The Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR) in its report on Wednesday said that cancer is the second biggest killer after heart disease in the country, as it 3.5 lakh people die from cancer per year. With women almost making up almost half of the country's population, it is important that they take preventive measures to avoid getting cancer. One in eight women in India are being diagnosed with breast cancer. By 2020 the number of women suffering from it is expected to double." Breast cancer and cervical cancer are the most common types of the disease affecting women in India. It is closely followed by uterine and oral cancer. Following are some of the measures that women can take to avoid getting cancer. Maintaing a healthy body Maintaing a healthy lifestyle by eating healthy food and exercising will help prevent cancer. As breast cancer is linked obesity it helps women to keep an eye on the lifestyle factors that lead to the condition. Habits like smoking wh