Once malignant tumors appear, life and health may be threatened because unlike other common diseases, malignant tumors do not improve after a few days of simple treatment. Many malignant tumors develop rapidly, and cancer cells can also metastasize and spread, resulting in significant impacts.
If left untreated, the patient's lifespan may be significantly shortened in advanced stages of cancer. Colon cancer is a common malignant tumor of the digestive tract, and many people find that it has reached the advanced stage when they go to the hospital for treatment.
Many people have fallen into the misconception that many people are diagnosed with colon cancer when it is already in its late stages, and therefore believe that the disease can only be discovered in its late stages. In fact, it is very likely that the signals of the disease were overlooked.
What signals in the body are related to colon cancer?1. Having multiple bowel movements throughout the dayAfter the appearance of colon cancer, there may be an increase in the frequency of bowel movements. If there are multiple bowel movements in a day and the frequency of bowel movements exceeds three times, there may be symptoms similar to diarrhea, which may be a signal of colon cancer. During the development of colorectal cancer, intestinal function declines and the ability to digest food decreases, leading to diarrhea in many people. In response to this situation, it cannot be ignored and intestinal function should be checked as early as possible.
If the frequency of farting significantly increases, always farting and constantly farting, it may be a sign of colon cancer. During the development of colorectal cancer, its function decreases, the amount of gas produced increases, but its digestive ability decreases. Many people will be affected and experience an increase in flatulence frequency. If this situation occurs, early treatment should be sought.3. Frequent bleeding in the stoolIf there is a significant increase in the frequency of rectal bleeding and black or tar like stool is always present during defecation, it needs to be taken seriously. Because the occurrence of rectal bleeding is also related to diseases, such as common colon cancer where intestinal function declines during development, many people will have obvious symptoms of rectal bleeding. When this situation occurs, it is necessary to be alert to the intestines and treat cancer in the correct way.
▼
Do I still need to go to the hospital for colorectal cancer screening?
I definitely need to go to the hospital, but not every time
In China, the principle of "preventing problems before they happen" is deeply rooted in people's hearts, but whether it can be achieved is another matter. We all know the horror of cancer and are striving to find ways to prevent it or detect it early. Fortunately, many cancers have developed mature screening methods.
In 2019, the National Cancer Center released the "Analysis of the Prevalence of Malignant Tumors in China" report, which showed that for more than a decade, the incidence rate of malignant tumors in China has maintained an annual growth rate of about 3.9%, and the mortality rate has increased by about 2.5%.
The risk of cancer for Chinese people in their lifetime is as high as 25%. Fortunately, the World Health Organization proposed that nearly half of cancers can be prevented, and the other 1/3 of cancers can be found early through screening to get a chance to cure. Therefore, scientific prevention is particularly important.
With the improvement of people's health awareness, cancer screening is also receiving increasing attention. Many people seem to be actively "guarding" their health, but during physical examinations, they often limit themselves to routine checks, such as drawing blood, taking a chest X-ray, or choosing a seemingly complete "package". Many cancer screening items are not done properly, and even when someone is diagnosed with advanced cancer, they are puzzled that "my previous physical examination report clearly did not have any major problems".
In fact, there is a big difference between cancer screening and regular physical examinations. Knowing the risk of tumors in the body in advance and conducting in-depth physical examinations for high-risk diseases can effectively avoid and reduce the probability of disease occurrence. If lesions are detected early, the survival rate of cancer will also be greatly improved. Only by detecting and treating cancer early can we nip it in the bud.
The following are high-risk individuals for colon cancer
Asymptomatic population aged 1.45 and above;
Over 40 years old with two weeks of anal and rectal symptoms (referring to any of the following symptoms lasting for more than two weeks: changes in bowel habits (constipation, diarrhea, etc.); Changes in stool shape (thinning of stool); Changes in stool properties (bloody stools, mucous stools, etc.); People with pain in fixed abdominal areas;
3. Patients with long-term ulcerative colitis;
4. The population after colorectal cancer surgery;
5. Population after treatment for colorectal adenoma;
6. Direct relatives with a family history of colorectal cancer;
7. Diagnosed as hereditary colorectal cancer: refers to the immediate relatives of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and hereditary non polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), aged over 20 years old.
Screening recommendations
1. Screening of the "general population" that meets the requirements of 1-5 high-risk objects:
1) Colorectal cancer screening starts at the age of 45, regardless of gender, with an annual fecal occult blood test (FOBT) and colonoscopy every 10 years until the age of 75;
2) Individuals aged 76-85, who are physically healthy and have an expected life expectancy of over 10 years, may continue to undergo screening;
3) Over 85 years old, it is not recommended to continue screening.
2. Recommended screening methods:
1) FOBT testing and questionnaire survey are the main screening methods with sufficient evidence;
2) Multi targeted genetic testing of blood may help improve screening accuracy, but it is relatively expensive;
3) Those who have the conditions can use a combination of fecal and blood methods for screening (the testing service package launched by Daoqun in collaboration with Chang'an Heart)
For purchase details, please consult:
Customer service hotline: 400-0256600
Small group rambling: Early colon cancer can be almost 100% cured, don't wait until symptoms appear to go for examination; Preventing problems before they happen is the only way to avoid suffering and spend less money~
