National Cancer Center 2022
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Colorectal cancer has surpassed gastric cancer
become the second most common cancer in China
Intestinal cancer frequently occurs
familial clusters
Beijing has 1 family of 10
7 people diagnosed with colon cancer
Why does bowel cancer show familial aggregation
?
reason one:
Family members mostly live in similar living environments or have similar living habits, such as high-fat and high-protein diets, like tobacco and alcohol, etc.
The second reason:
Genetic factors play an important role in colorectal cancer. In the family members of colorectal cancer patients, the incidence of colorectal cancer is 3-4 times higher than that of the general population. The risk of colorectal cancer in close relatives with colorectal cancer is about 2 times. More relatives with the cancer are at greater risk.
What are the symptoms
To be alert to colorectal cancer?
1. Changes in bowel habits, alternating constipation, increased frequency ;
2. Changes in stool properties, blood in the stool, mucus stool, thin and flat shape;
3. Difficulty defecation, feeling of defecation, but no bowel movement;
4. Abdominal pain or abdominal mass
strong>, indeterminate persistent pain, abdominal pain radiating to the perianus, abdominal distension;
5. Systemic symptoms, anemia, weight loss, fatigue, low heat.
At-risk subjects and screening recommendations
>How to prevent?
strong1. Exercise can effectively reduce tumor incidence , adhere to physical exercise to avoid obesity;
2. Healthy diet, increase the intake of crude fiber and fresh fruit, and avoid high-fat and high-protein diet;
3. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics may be effective in preventing bowel cancer. The elderly can try low-dose aspirin. Consult a doctor;
4. Quit smoking and limit alcohol to avoid long-term inflammatory stimulation of the digestive tract.
Source : Fudan University Affiliated Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu CDC and Shanghai Tongren Hospital WeChat public account
Editor: Hong Ruyan