There is a serious increase in the last 10 years!
When we look at the 10-year period, the increase rate is very serious. When we look at the data of the Ministry of Health in our country, this rate has increased approximately 2 times. In our country, 15000 new cases are reported every year and 7000 people die from this disease every year. Looking at these figures, it is possible to say that the number of people who will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer will gradually increase. In people who will be diagnosed with cancer at an early age, the diagnosis must be made as soon as possible and the necessary treatment must be started as soon as possible, as the disease may progress more aggressively.
The main problem: Symptoms are ignored!
The main problem here is that there are no disease-specific complaints and findings in the early stages of colorectal cancer. Conditions such as rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, and change in defecation habits can be seen in benign colorectal diseases or can exist simultaneously. In other words, hemorrhoid disease and colorectal cancer can exist simultaneously in the same person. Since this situation, which must be taken into consideration in older ages, can be ignored in young people, young patients can be diagnosed with cancer at later stages.
If there is cancer in the family, act earlier to get screened!
Those with a family history of colorectal cancer or another cancer should pay more attention to their screening and set the standard age. They must have it done before their group. It would be a wrong move to postpone colorectal cancer screening thinking you are too young, especially if there is rectal bleeding. We have not been able to fully explain the increased incidence of colorectal cancer in young people with current data. Although approximately one-third of the disease can be explained by genetic disease or familial predisposition, the cause of two-thirds is unfortunately unknown.
Screening begins at the age of 40 in individuals with a family history of colon polyps, colon cancer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's Disease, or hereditary polyposis or non-polyposis syndrome. If there is a family history of genetic disease, the screening age depends on the individual. must be specifically identified and be 10 years earlier than the age at which the youngest patient diagnosed in that family was diagnosed
Family history is not the only cause of cancer!
With fast-food and processed foods becoming more prevalent in our lives, obesity due to malnutrition and lack of exercise. It is a risk factor in colorectal cancer, as in every disease. It has also been claimed that hormones and antibiotics used in animal husbandry reduce the ability of intestinal bacteria to protect us from diseases found in animal products. Although screening is one of the most important steps to prevent colon cancer;
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Staying and maintaining a healthy weight
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Fresh fruit and eating a diet based on vegetables
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Increasing the consumption of foods with high fiber content. The foods with the highest fiber content are; legumes, grains, vegetables and fruits.
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Doing 30-60 minutes of moderate physical activity a day (such as brisk walking, cycling)
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Eating calcium-rich foods such as milk, yoghurt or cheese
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Eating less cured and processed meats such as bacon, sausage and ham
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Consuming less red meat and more fish
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Not smoking and drinking alcohol
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Do not ignore these symptoms;
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Changes in bowel habits,
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Blood in the stool or rectal bleeding,
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Permanent cramps or pain in the abdominal area.
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If there is involuntary weight loss, consult a general surgeon as soon as possible.
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