Poor diet, prolonged sitting time, risk of rectal cancer
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Symptoms of colon cancer include 1) Changes in bowel habits, such as sudden difficulty passing stool or changes in the frequency of bowel movements 2) Diarrhea, constipation, an uncomfortable feeling as if stool remains after defecation 3) Bloody or sticky stools 4) Thinner stools than before 5) Abdominal pain, abdominal distension, loss of weight or muscle strength, fatigue, indigestion, and nausea may occur. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]
According to national cancer registration statistics (announced in December 2023), 32,751 new patients with colon cancer occurred in 2021. It accounted for 11.8% of the total 277,523 cancer cases. It is competing with thyroid cancer for first or second place in cancer occurrence. The difference between men and women is not significant. There are 19,142 men and 13,609 women. About half of the patients are middle-aged and in their 50s or 60s. Let’s take a look at colon cancer again out of awareness.
5survival rate per year 74.3%as… When metastasized to distant organs 20.3% pop
The basic treatment for colon cancer is surgery. Surgery is possible only if it is detected early. The 5-year relative survival rate is 74.3%, but it drops to 20.3% if the cancer spreads to other areas far away from the colon where it originated. According to data from the National Statistical Office, the ranking of cancer mortality rates is lung cancer, liver cancer, colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, and stomach cancer. Most cancers show symptoms late, making treatment difficult. However, since colon cancer is caused by changes in bowel habits, you can lower your risk of death by watching your stool carefully.
Should I get a colostomy?… People who spend a lot of time sitting outside of eating?
According to the National Cancer Information Center, risk factors for colon cancer include diet, obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, heredity, adenomatous polyps, physical inactivity, drinking, smoking, and age over 50. In particular, rectal cancer, which carries a risk of having the anus removed and having a colostomy (ostomy) installed, is closely related to physical activity. There were 15,065 new cases of rectal cancer. People who are physically inactive, such as sitting most of the day, are at greater risk. Smoking here increases the risk of rectal cancer.
I try to protect my anus by all means possible, but… In the end, when creating a colostomy?
The general rule for rectal cancer is to perform sphincter-preserving surgery to preserve the anus by all means available. However, if cancer has invaded the anal sphincter or it is judged impossible to preserve anal function, abdominoperineal resection is usually performed. This is a surgery that removes the abdomen and perineum, excises part of the rectum and colon where the cancer is located, and turns the end of the remaining colon into a colostomy, which is the discharge passage for feces.
“These symptoms… watch out for them in the bathroom”
In the early stages of colon cancer, there are usually no symptoms. When it appears, it is a very advanced case. Symptoms include 1) Changes in bowel habits, such as sudden difficulty in passing stool or a change in the number of stools. 2) Diarrhea, constipation, an uncomfortable feeling as if stool remains after defecation. 3) Bloody or sticky stools. 4) Thinner stools than before. 5) Abdominal pain, Abdominal distension, loss of weight or muscle strength, fatigue, indigestion, and nausea may occur.
Risk factors, prevention?… “Change your diet and move often”
Meat fat – offal, red meat (beef – pork), processed meat (sausage – bacon) Animal fat – If you frequently eat saturated fat or high-calorie foods, the risk of colon cancer increases. Cooking such as frying, grilling, or smoking can create carcinogens. Physical activity and exercise promote intestinal peristalsis and reduce the time that carcinogens in stool are in contact with the intestinal mucosa, contributing to cancer prevention. Genetic and inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis-Crohn’s disease) should also be carefully examined. Changing your eating habits and moving your body often can greatly help your gut health.
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