According to the Cancer Research Institute, colon cancer cases are increasing by about 2 percent every year in the age of 20 to 39 years from mid -1990s. Experts believe that sadentary lifestyle, lack of exercise and excessive intake of processed food and red meat are the main reasons for this increase.
Dr. Prabhu Nesargikar, Senior Consultant, GI and Peritoneal Cancer and Robotic Surgery, HCG Cancer Center, Bangalore told during a conversation with Hindustan Times that colon cancer starts with small growth or polyps in the large intestine. He said that “Most polyps are harmless, but some can slowly turn into cancer in 10 years if it is not identified and removed on time. Cancer can start from the interiors and spread to deep layers and spread to other parts of the body through blood cells or lymph nodes.”
Risk Factors
Colon includes major factors that increase the risk of cancer;
- Gonnetic conditions such as lynch syndrome
- Having History Advanced Polyps of colon cancer or polyps in the family
Dr. Nesargikar said that “active screening and removal of polyps on time plays an important role in preventing colon cancer.”
Due to increase in colon cancer
Dr. said that the cause of the increasing rate of cancer in the youth is not completely clear, but smoking, obesity, and not doing physical work are the main reasons. In addition, intestinal inflammation, gut bacteria and nutrition also play a big role. Unhealthy foods, excessive intake of processed meat, lack of fruits and vegetables, and additional weight colon can increase the risk of cancer. “Only 10–20 percent of cases have a role of hereditary conditions. Some medicines, such as the choice of antibiotics and lifestyle, can increase the chances of cancer by affecting Gut Flora,”.
Symptoms, screening and rescue
In the beginning, most patients do not see any symptoms, but abdominal pain, urine blood, urine changing, weight phenomenon, weakness and fatigue may be some signs. Screening should start from 45 years of age for normal risk persons and in the family, Dr. advised to limit alcohol consumption, quit smoking, increase fruits, vegetables and whole grains, increase regular exercise and maintain healthy weight.
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