If cancer has invaded the anal sphincter, a colostomy (ostomy) may be possible.
According to data from the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Central Cancer Registration Headquarters released in December last year, there were 32,751 new patients with colon cancer in 2021 alone. Among them, 15,065 people had rectal cancer. Among the types of colon cancer, rectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the rectum connected to the anus. If discovered late, there is a high risk of anal damage, which can lead to a sharp decline in quality of life. Let’s learn about rectal cancer again.
“I finally found some free time”… 47.2% of patients in their 50s and 60s
Rectal cancer is also a cancer among people in their 50s and 60s. Looking at all patients, those in their 60s accounted for the most at 25.1%, followed by those in their 50s at 22.1% and those in their 70s at 17.6%. Perhaps because of the large influence of eating habits, there are quite a few female patients. There were 5,734 new patients in 2021 alone. There were 9,331 men who drank alcohol and had company dinners relatively frequently. It appears that the habit of consuming high calories and animal fats over a long period of time has caused cancer. Cancer came when I was about to finish my children’s education and find some leisure in my life.
Burnt meat – drinking, frequent company dinners, smoking… Do you have a habit of sitting all day?
Regardless of the type of food, the more frequently you overeat (excessive calorie intake), the higher the risk of rectal cancer. You should also be careful about obesity and excessive drinking. Red meat such as beef, pork, and processed meat such as sausages are high in saturated fat, so they are high in calories, and cooking them over fire can create carcinogens. The risk increases with less physical activity, such as sitting almost all day.
It is important to quit smoking because smoking also increases the risk of rectal cancer. Eating a diet high in vegetables, fruits, seaweed, and whole grains and low in dietary fiber also increases the risk. Heredity also plays a role in about 5%. Inflammatory bowel diseases such as adenomatous polyps, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease also increase the likelihood of colon and rectal cancer.
Bloody stool, change in bowel habits, diarrhea-constipation, feeling of stool remaining… What are the symptoms?
In the beginning, there are usually no symptoms. When symptoms appear, it is quite advanced. The most common symptom is blood in the stool. Changes in bowel habits such as sudden difficulty in passing stool or changes in the number of bowel movements, diarrhea-constipation or feeling of stool remaining after defecation, stools that are thinner than before, abdominal pain-abdominal distension, weight-reduction in muscle strength, fatigue, indigestion, etc. .
What are the chances of having a colostomy?
The rectum is where feces are temporarily stored before being excreted through the anus. If rectal cancer is diagnosed early, treatment results are good. According to the National Cancer Information Center, if the cancer is discovered late and the cancer has invaded the anal sphincter or it is determined that preservation of anal function is impossible, abdominoperineal resection is usually performed. This involves removing the abdomen and perineum to remove the area where the cancer is located and part of the rectum and colon. The end of the remaining colon can be made into a colostomy (colostomy), which is a passage for excretion of feces.
How to prevent it?… Frequently consume cabbage, radish, broccoli, kale, cabbage, etc.
Rectal cancer itself can be prevented by detecting polyps through regular checkups and removing them with a colonoscope. For high-risk groups such as family history or Crohn’s disease, it is recommended to consult a specialist and undergo regular examinations. People over 50 years of age can undergo a stool test every year through national cancer screening. If any abnormalities are found here, they are confirmed with a colonoscopy.
Avoiding the risk factors listed above, such as excessive consumption of burnt meat, and frequently eating vegetables high in sulforafen, such as cabbage, radish, broccoli, kale, and cabbage, are helpful for prevention. Many allyl compounds such as garlic, onions, chives, and green onions also contribute. It is a good idea to regularly eat vegetables-fruits, whole grains, and seaweed that are high in dietary fiber, which promotes the excretion of carcinogens, and move your body frequently to help promote intestinal peristalsis.
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