The doctor revealed that “colon cancer” was found more, ranked 3rd in men and 2nd in women, killing 15 people a day, 44 new patients a day, partly due to eating. Grilled until burnt, very oily, processed red meat. Treatment by disease stage
On March 17, Dr. Weerawut Imsamran, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, said that in March of every year. It is the month that the world joins the fight against colon and rectum cancer. Currently, colon and rectal cancer in Thailand is the third most common in males and second in females. The incidence of the disease tends to increase continuously. Every day, an average of 15 patients die from this disease, or 5,476 people per year, and there are 44 new patients per day, or 15,939 people per year. One important factor is eating. Especially red meat foods, including beef, processed pork. Or cook at high heat for a long time, such as grilling until charred and high in fat, eating low fiber foods. Drinking alcoholic beverages, smoking, is also a risk group, namely people with a family history of colon and rectal cancer. Have ever detected a polyp in the large intestine as an adenoma. or treat chronic inflammatory bowel disease
Dr. Hathaiwan Muangtad, a specialist in gastrointestinal and liver cancer surgery The National Cancer Institute says colon and rectal cancers generally have a higher incidence among those aged 50 and older, so screening for this type of cancer at that age can prevent or help detect early cancer. very early At present, screening by Fecal latent blood test (FIT) method is convenient, easy and safe. People aged 50-70 can obtain equipment and sampling reagents at participating hospitals. in order to collect the excrement by yourself at home then send the staff to analyze the results Abnormal results will be further diagnosed with a colonoscopy. For groups with abnormal symptoms such as variable excretory system constipation alternating with diarrhea Blood in the stool, anorexia, weight loss, chronic anemia, should consult a doctor for further diagnosis.
Dr. Hathaiwan said Treatment by disease stage In the first stage, a gastrointestinal endoscopy is done to cut out a single tumor polyp. No abdominal surgery scars More widespread cases In some cases, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery is performed to remove the colon, rectum, and nearby lymph nodes. and splicing of the large intestine It is a safe and standard treatment. Some patients can avoid having a permanent abdominal cavity (artificial fistula), including concomitant treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, before surgery or after surgery. Increase the chances of curing the disease and reducing the rate of recurrence even if the disease has progressed or spread. The combination of chemotherapeutic drugs with targeted chemotherapeutics or immunotherapy Help slow down the progression of the disease. Patients can achieve a certain level of quality of life during that period.
“Maintaining a good immune system against cancer can help you stay away from cancer. Start eating from the 5 food groups, exercising regularly. Avoid processed red meat. Grill until charred, alcohol and smoking, control weight not to be fat. make them healthier, “said Dr. Hathaiwan.
