Stage 0 cancer at an early stage Cancer is only the skin of the intestine.
Stage 2 Cancer is only the intestinal wall. But not spread to the lymph nodes
Stage 3 cancer spread to nearby lymph nodes But not yet spread to other organs
Stage 4 Cancer spreads to other organs, mainly to the liver and lungs.
Risk factors for colorectal cancer
The exact cause of colorectal cancer Not yet known However, studies have shown that these risk factors increase the chance of colon and rectal cancer.
1. Age (Age) Older people have more opportunities than younger people. Will have a chance to be detected in people who age over the of 50
2. Food (Colorectal cancer) is associated with foods that are fat and provide high energy but have little fiber.
3. Tumors (Polyps) are sometimes normal tumors. But some types increase the risk of cancer Some of the most common genes are familial adenomatous polyposis. Many people in the same family have a large number of tumors that occur in the walls of the colon and rectum. Which almost all of this type of tumor will become colorectal cancer
4. History of past illnesses (Past History) from the research found that women who have a history of ovarian cancer Cervical cancer And breast cancer have a high chance of colon and rectal cancer Even though this patient has colon and rectal cancer already And received complete treatment and can return
5. History of family health is high risk. If the family has a history of colorectal cancer before age 60
6. Ulcerative Colitis The inner wall of the colon is chronic inflammation. The chance of developing colorectal cancer is high.
7. Smoking (Smoking) The study found that smoking is the main factor causing the risk of colon cancer. And is a factor that causes higher mortality rates too
Reducing the risk of colorectal cancer
1. Screening search To find the tumor from the beginning Will help reduce and prevent cancer
2. No smoking And reduce drinking alcoholic beverages
3. Regular exercise
4. Eating plenty of fiber foods, including vegetables and fruits on a regular basis
5. Taking certain medications and supplements such as aspirin, folic acid or vitamin C.
6. Control of body weight to meet standards Should not overweight (BMI <25kg / m2) or waist circumference less than 90 cm in men and less than 80 cm in women
Symptoms that indicate colorectal cancer
1. The behavior of defecation varies from the normal person Most will be taken more often. Shoot and want to take another shot.
2. Have diarrhea alternating with constipation.
3. With fresh blood or dark red blood Mixed with feces
4. The stool has an unusual appearance from the original Lumpy appearance, forming a flat line like nougat
5. Have flatulence, abdominal pain, distension, colic with large intestine.
6. Weight loss without knowing the cause
7. Tired, tired, unable to work normally
All these symptoms may be a symptom of colorectal cancer or other diseases. If such symptoms should seek medical attention to determine the cause of the symptoms. That happened next
Detection of colorectal cancer
People with risk factors for colorectal cancer Even if there are no symptoms Should go to see a doctor to proceed with the search for cancer from the beginning Doctors and health care team will explain various tests. The right time to screen and diagnose Including how often to check
For general screening methods, there are several methods, which should begin at the age of 50.
Detecting stools that are invisible to the naked eye (Fecal Occult Blood Test) once a year
Colonoscopy (Colonoscopy) every 5 to 10 years
Endoscopic endoscopy (Flexible sigmoidoscopy) combined with double contrast Barium enema every 5 years
Computer X-ray Inspection With computed tomography colonoscopy every 5 years
Stage 2 Cancer is only the intestinal wall. But not spread to the lymph nodes
Stage 3 cancer spread to nearby lymph nodes But not yet spread to other organs
Stage 4 Cancer spreads to other organs, mainly to the liver and lungs.
Credit : roche.co.th
Risk factors for colorectal cancer
The exact cause of colorectal cancer Not yet known However, studies have shown that these risk factors increase the chance of colon and rectal cancer.
1. Age (Age) Older people have more opportunities than younger people. Will have a chance to be detected in people who age over the of 50
2. Food (Colorectal cancer) is associated with foods that are fat and provide high energy but have little fiber.
3. Tumors (Polyps) are sometimes normal tumors. But some types increase the risk of cancer Some of the most common genes are familial adenomatous polyposis. Many people in the same family have a large number of tumors that occur in the walls of the colon and rectum. Which almost all of this type of tumor will become colorectal cancer
4. History of past illnesses (Past History) from the research found that women who have a history of ovarian cancer Cervical cancer And breast cancer have a high chance of colon and rectal cancer Even though this patient has colon and rectal cancer already And received complete treatment and can return
5. History of family health is high risk. If the family has a history of colorectal cancer before age 60
6. Ulcerative Colitis The inner wall of the colon is chronic inflammation. The chance of developing colorectal cancer is high.
7. Smoking (Smoking) The study found that smoking is the main factor causing the risk of colon cancer. And is a factor that causes higher mortality rates too
Reducing the risk of colorectal cancer
1. Screening search To find the tumor from the beginning Will help reduce and prevent cancer
2. No smoking And reduce drinking alcoholic beverages
3. Regular exercise
4. Eating plenty of fiber foods, including vegetables and fruits on a regular basis
5. Taking certain medications and supplements such as aspirin, folic acid or vitamin C.
6. Control of body weight to meet standards Should not overweight (BMI <25kg / m2) or waist circumference less than 90 cm in men and less than 80 cm in women
Symptoms that indicate colorectal cancer
1. The behavior of defecation varies from the normal person Most will be taken more often. Shoot and want to take another shot.
2. Have diarrhea alternating with constipation.
3. With fresh blood or dark red blood Mixed with feces
4. The stool has an unusual appearance from the original Lumpy appearance, forming a flat line like nougat
5. Have flatulence, abdominal pain, distension, colic with large intestine.
6. Weight loss without knowing the cause
7. Tired, tired, unable to work normally
All these symptoms may be a symptom of colorectal cancer or other diseases. If such symptoms should seek medical attention to determine the cause of the symptoms. That happened next
Detection of colorectal cancer
People with risk factors for colorectal cancer Even if there are no symptoms Should go to see a doctor to proceed with the search for cancer from the beginning Doctors and health care team will explain various tests. The right time to screen and diagnose Including how often to check
For general screening methods, there are several methods, which should begin at the age of 50.
Detecting stools that are invisible to the naked eye (Fecal Occult Blood Test) once a year
Colonoscopy (Colonoscopy) every 5 to 10 years
Endoscopic endoscopy (Flexible sigmoidoscopy) combined with double contrast Barium enema every 5 years
Computer X-ray Inspection With computed tomography colonoscopy every 5 years