90% of instances are curable when detected early”
Colon most cancers is the third most typical most cancers in women and men in Cyprus, whereas, in response to the most cancers file, in 2020, 233 new instances have been offered in males and 143 in ladies, a complete of 376.
In line with an announcement by the Pancypriot Affiliation of Most cancers Sufferers and Pals (PASYKAF) colon most cancers “is recognized with the identical frequency in each women and men, nonetheless 90% of instances are curable when detected early”.
As PASYKAF states “colon most cancers has prognosis whether it is handled early and appropriately so it is necessary for the general public to know the signs and danger components which embody modifications in bowel habits such because the frequency of bowel actions or the composition of stools , persistent belly discomfort, blood within the stool, unexplained fatigue or weak point and unexplained weight reduction, nausea or frequent vomiting.'
The physician must be contacted instantly to find out the reason for the signs which can be associated to different well being issues, nonetheless, solely the physician can decide their true trigger.
In line with the announcement, “danger components for growing colon most cancers are smoking, alcohol, a weight loss program excessive in fats and low in fiber, and lack of train.”
As well as, high-risk teams, i.e., individuals over 45 years of age that suffer from inflammatory bowel illness, with a household historical past of colon most cancers or the presence of polyps, Kind 2 diabetes or elevated insulin ranges, are suggested to proceed with additional investigation for the opportunity of growing colon most cancers.
It’s famous that the standard age of look of this most cancers is after the age of fifty and for that reason it’s instructed that the primary colonoscopy be achieved at this age and whether it is regular to be repeated each 5 years.
As well as, as a part of its actions for the early detection of colon most cancers, PASYKAF by Althea, the gastrointestinal most cancers therapy group, in collaboration with the Board of Administrators of the Affiliation of Administrators of Scientific Laboratories, Biomedical and Scientific Laboratory Scientists, provides a free examination for detection of blood within the stool (FOBt) for all the month of March till April 18, for individuals over 45 years of age.
