Text/Reporter Lai Wenru
Colorectal cancer ranks first among the top ten cancers for 15 consecutive years, and the incidence rate in men is 1.5 times that of women. The National Health Service of the Ministry of Health and Welfare recently reminded that early colorectal cancer is easy to cure, and the 5-year survival rate is over 90%. Research has confirmed that regular screening every 2 years can reduce the incidence of late stage by nearly 30%.
According to the latest cancer registration data from the National Health Administration, there will be 16,829 newly diagnosed cases of colorectal cancer in 2020, ranking first in the number of cancer cases for 15 consecutive years; about 6,000 people die from colorectal cancer every year, and the incidence rate of men is higher than that of women 1.5 times, greatly affecting the health of Chinese people.
Lin Liru, head of the Cancer Prevention Team of the National Health Administration, said that the National Health Administration provides people aged 50 to 74 with a free quantitative immunoassay fecal occult blood test every two years. According to empirical research, regular screening every two years can reduce the incidence of advanced colorectal cancer by 29%. rate with a 35% mortality rate.
Colorectal cancer is not easy to detect in the early stage. Wu Zhaojun, director of the National Health Service, said that the public should undergo regular screening to find potential “intestinal” crises. Those with negative screening results should continue to maintain regular colorectal cancer screening every 2 years. If the screening result is positive, you should go to a medical institution for colonoscopy.
Studies have shown that those with positive screening results have a 20-30 times higher risk of developing colorectal cancer than the general population. If a colonoscopy diagnosis has not been performed for more than 6 months, the risk of developing colorectal cancer will increase by 30%. 64% increased risk of cancer death
According to the cancer screening data of the National Health Service, one in two people with a positive colorectal cancer screening result has colorectal polyps, and one in every 20 people has colorectal cancer. According to the National Health Department, through colonoscopy, polyps hidden in the large intestine can be found. Most polyps can be removed immediately after discovery, and no additional surgery is required to block the development of precancerous lesions as soon as possible to avoid further deterioration into colorectal cancer. . ◇
