How to identify and prevent stomach cancer | Wellbeing | MIDDLE NORTH

Talk about oncological diseases It is still a source of concern and curiosity for many people. After all, these conditions deserve attention for preventive care for health. O bowel cancer is one of those concerns.

UNDERSTAND: Cancer of the large intestine, or colorectal, is a malignant tumor that begins in the colon or rectum. It is one of the most common in the body, but, when diagnosed early, it can be cured. It is known that there is no single factor responsible for all cases of large intestine cancer and the variation can vary from person to person based on genetic changes, food and cases that already have an unusual intestinal disease.

The surgeon of the digestive system (mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus) and coloproctology specialist, Dr. Rodrigo Barbosa, explains that bowel cancer affects the large intestine or rectum. According to the doctor, people with unhealthy lifestyle habitsmen and women over 45 years old and those with family history of tumor are more prone to the disease.

SYMPTOMS: According to Ministry of Healthcancer of the large intestine does not cause symptoms, however, when the tumor increases, the signs that may appear are: blood in the stool, abdominal discomfort, abdominal mass (tumor) and change in bowel habits and weight loss. The Ministry of Health warns about the prevention of bowel cancer. Photo: Reproduction/Freepik

EARLY DIAGNOSIS: In many cases, cancer symptoms can be confused with other common illnesses. That’s why it’s important to know your body well and the signs it presents. According to the Ministry of Health, the early diagnosis It can be done through investigation with clinical, laboratory, endoscopic or radiological examinations of people with signs and symptoms suggestive of the disease. In addition, people who do not have symptoms, but belong to risk groups, should also take exams to track the tumor.

PREVENTION: Dr. Rodrigo Barbosa emphasizes that to keep this type of disease at bay, it is recommended to drastically change your daily habits. Avoid smoking and alcoholic beverages, practice physical activity and have a diet rich in fiber, avoiding the consumption of ultra-processed foods and sugars. In addition to being up to date with your exams and seeking medical help urgently after symptoms appear.

Bowel cancer, when diagnosed early, can even 95% chance of cure.

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