On March 12, 2024, at a press conference in front of the City of Hope Irvine Cancer Research Center building in Orange County, from left, Dr. Edward Kim, Vice President and Chief Physician of City of Hope Orange County; Orange County Health Officer Regina Chinsio-Kwong, cancer survivor Juliette Landgrave, City of Hope Orange County Chair Annette M. Walker , cancer survivor Brandon Arbini, and Amanda Schwer, a radiation oncologist and breast cancer specialist at City of Hope Irvine Cancer Center. (Li Mei/The Epoch Times)
[The Epoch Times, March 14, 2024](The Epoch Times reporter Li Mei reported in Orange County) On March 12, the City of Hope Cancer Research Center in Orange County released the latest report stating that “early-onset cancer in Orange County The rate of “cancer” (cancer among people aged 18 to 49 years old) is higher than that of the four Southern California counties, and “early-onset cancer” is also on the rise across the United States.
On March 12, 2024, the picture shows the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center (Lennar Foundation Cancer Center) outpatient building in Irvine, City of Hope, which is under construction and will open in 2025. (Li Mei/The Epoch Times)
early onset cancer
A report titled “The Younger Face of Cancer” shows that Orange County ranks 13th among California counties for early-onset breast cancer and 25th for colon cancer. Although lung cancer is on a downward trend, it ranks 13th among California counties. number 5.
Although Orange County is known for its “healthy lifestyle,” its early-onset cancer rate is higher than that of several counties in Southern California. If Riverside County is used as a benchmark, Orange County is 0.3% higher than the benchmark, Los Angeles County and San Bernardino County. Deno County was 0.6% below the benchmark, and San Diego was below 1.9%.
According to a report from the American Cancer Society, people under the age of 50 are the only age group with an increasing cancer rate from 1995 to 2020. Early-onset cancers in the United States (including uterine, colon, rectal, breast, pancreatic, stomach and kidney cancers) are expected to increase by 31% by 2030.
Six photos of young cancer patients were displayed at the press conference. City of Hope Orange County Chairman Annette M. Walker reminded people that the six patients were diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 30 and 50. “It seems a little counterintuitive, but unfortunately it’s a trend.” People generally think that people over 50 are more likely to get cancer.
On March 12, 2024, at the research report conference in front of the Irvine Cancer Research Center building of the City of Hope (City of Hope) in Orange County, City of Hope Orange County Chairman Annette M. Walker was speaking. (Li Mei/The Epoch Times)
The center focuses on prevention as well as treatment. “The best way is to detect cancer as soon as possible,” Walker said. Currently, the recommended age for colon cancer screening for people at average risk has been lowered from 50 to 45, and breast screening is It also dropped from 50 to 40 years old.
“We screen for breast cancer with mammograms, colonoscopies for colon cancer, and lung cancer screenings with CT scans — but no stomach cancer screening,” said Dr. Edward Kim, the hospital’s vice president and chief physician. He said that the above-mentioned cancers and prostate cancer are common among Asians, and the proportion of gastric cancer is also higher. “The Asian population accounts for about 25% in Orange County. We have launched a pancreatic cancer screening program and will launch a gastric cancer screening program this year.”
Early detection and treatment
People sometimes don’t know they have cancer, said Amanda Schwer, a radiation oncologist and breast cancer specialist at the institution’s Irvine Cancer Center. Everyone’s physical condition is different, and the manifestations of various cancers are also different. “Some people will have bleeding, pain, or neurological symptoms. Usually early treatment is more effective.”
On March 12, 2024, at the research report conference in front of the Irvine Cancer Research Center building in City of Hope (City of Hope) in Orange County, Amanda Schwier, radiation oncologist and breast cancer specialist at City of Hope Irvine Cancer Center (Amanda Schwer) speaking. (Li Mei/The Epoch Times)
Orange County Health Officer Regina Chinsio-Kwong was diagnosed with breast cancer about two years ago. “I am at the peak of my career and very busy, but I usually eat healthy food. , I also exercise, and no one in my family has breast cancer, so I felt bad when I saw the diagnosis.” Ms. Kuang said that in fact, only 5% to 10% of breast cancers are hereditary, and the rest are not. “I used to say that breast testing should be started after the age of 50. Now I recommend starting at the age of 40. In fact, early breast cancer Discovered that cancer can be treated”.
On March 12, 2024, at the research report conference in front of the Irvine Cancer Research Center building in the City of Hope (City of Hope) in Orange County, Orange County Health Officer and former cancer patient Regina Cincio-Kuang Chinsio-Kwong speaking. (Li Mei/The Epoch Times)
When breast cancer is localized, meaning it has not spread, only minor surgery is needed, Schwier said. According to data from the National Cancer Institute, the five-year survival rate of patients who received early treatment from 2013 to 2019 was 99%; when the cancer spreads to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, lungs, liver, etc., the survival rate will drop to 31%.
Juliette Landgrave was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 38. “I found a lump in my breast while taking a shower and was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, which is more common in younger women. and African Americans.” She underwent mastectomy and reconstructive surgery within a year. She thanked the treatment team and said with tears: “Dr. Schwier accompanied me through 25 rounds of chemotherapy. I am a survivor.” She hopes that young women will perform regular self-examinations.
On March 12, 2024, cancer survivor Juliette Landgrave spoke at a research report conference in front of the Irvine Cancer Research Center building in City of Hope (City of Hope) in Orange County. (Li Mei/The Epoch Times)
Brandon Arbini was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at the age of 41 and received treatment at City of Hope. He said: “Cancer is not on my radar. I don’t smoke, drink, and have no family history. I really only had some mild symptoms, but the doctor diagnosed it as cancer.”
On March 12, 2024, cancer survivor Brandon Arbini spoke at a research report conference in front of the Irvine Cancer Research Center building in the City of Hope (City of Hope) in Orange County. (Li Mei/The Epoch Times)
The test found that “it had spread to the liver and the lymph nodes were damaged,” but the doctor successfully performed a large intestine operation on him. Within 6 months, he received 12 rounds of chemotherapy, and “the condition was in remission.” “Please trust your instincts and if you feel unwell, do it for yourself and your family by getting tested,” Abini said.
Reasons for the increase in incidence
Dr. Misagh Karimi, a colon cancer researcher at the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center in Irvine, said: “Prolonged sedentary life and excessive intake of processed foods and Alcohol can cause cancer.” About half of young colon cancer patients are overweight, he said.
Carcinogens in the environment are also a risk, with the latest government report listing 256 substances and environments that are known or could reasonably be expected to cause cancer in humans. “Some exposure to toxic substances even occurs in the germ cells of the fetus or before pregnancy,” Karimi said. “We have reason to believe that changes in diet and lifestyle can have a huge impact on young or middle-aged people.”
Researchers also emphasize the importance of the gut microbiome, which is involved in vitamin absorption, regulation of the immune system and digestion of food. Karimi believes: “The health of the human microbiome can be improved by not eating ultra-processed foods (which account for about 60% of the American adult diet), exercising, and avoiding tobacco and alcohol.”◇
Editor in charge: Fang Ping
2024-03-14 01:18:49
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