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Every year, bowel cancer haunts countless people like a ghost, and the number of diagnoses continues to rise, which is shocking. Surprisingly, few people realize that such a large-scale disease can be effectively controlled through early detection and timely intervention.
Bowel cancer, a challenge in the medical field, is like a huge stone pressing on people's hearts, which is not only a personal dilemma, but also a social problem.
The occurrence of bowel cancer does not happen overnight, it is like a towering tree, quietly growing in daily life. Its growth process is so slow that time passes quietly between your fingers, and people are unaware of it at the beginning. However, once the symptoms appear, it has become ingrained in the body, giving a fatal blow.
In the face of the threat of bowel cancer, we need to raise awareness of it and understand its symptoms and risk factors. We need to pay more attention to our eating habits, lifestyle, and physical health. Only through early detection and timely intervention can we effectively curb the development of bowel cancer and protect our health and lives. 
Bowel cancer, once considered a relatively rare tumor, is now one of the most common gastrointestinal cancers in China. It includes colon cancer and rectal cancer, which seriously threatens the health of the masses in our country. According to the data, there were 55 new cases of bowel cancer in China in 202050,000 cases and 28 deaths60,000 cases, a staggering number.
The occurrence of bowel cancer is not an overnight occurrence, but a long-term and complex process. Heredity, environment, lifestyle habits, and dietary habits all play an important role in this process. Genetic factors are an important factor in the development of bowel cancer, and some people have genetic defects that make them more susceptible to bowel cancer.
However, this does not mean that these people are destined for bowel cancer. By improving their lifestyle habits and eating habits, they can reduce their risk of getting sick.
Environmental factors also play a role in the occurrence of bowel cancer. Long-term exposure to contaminated environments, such as exposure to harmful chemicals or radiation, may increase the risk of bowel cancer. However, the most important thing is our lifestyle habits and eating habits.
Unhealthy lifestyles, such as staying up late, lack of exercise, excessive alcohol consumption, etc., may lead to a decline in physical functioning, providing favorable conditions for the occurrence of bowel cancer.
At the same time, unreasonable dietary habits, such as excessive intake of high-fat and high-protein foods and neglect the intake of vegetables and fruits, may also increase the risk of bowel cancer.
However, although the occurrence of bowel cancer is related to a variety of factors, its early symptoms are not obvious. Symptoms such as weight loss, fatigue, and low-grade fever can easily be mistaken for poor rest or other illnesses, delaying the best time to have a check-up.
Waiting until the symptoms are obvious to get checked often has already progressed to the middle and advanced stages. Data from colorectal cancer found in China show that 85% of patients are diagnosed in the advanced stage, and the 5-year survival rate is less than 40%.
Therefore, we need to pay more attention to the early screening and prevention of bowel cancer. By improving our lifestyle and eating habits, we can reduce our risk of bowel cancer. At the same time, regular physical examination and screening is also one of the important measures to prevent bowel cancer. Only in this way can we truly prevent the occurrence of bowel cancer and let health be with us.
In daily life, we should pay attention to maintaining good living habits and eating habits. Avoid bad habits such as long-term sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, and smoking. Eating more vegetables and fruits and reducing the intake of high-fat and high-protein foods are also important measures to prevent bowel cancer. At the same time, exercising, getting enough sleep, and having a good mindset are also important factors in maintaining good health.
In short, bowel cancer is not a disease that is "dragged out", and its occurrence is a long-term and complex process. We should pay attention to every detail of our lives to reduce the risk of bowel cancer by improving our lifestyle habits and eating habits.
At the same time, strengthening physical examination and screening is also one of the important measures to prevent bowel cancer. Only in this way can we truly prevent the occurrence of bowel cancer and let health be with us.
In today's society, bowel cancer has become a relatively common malignant tumor. In order to detect and ** bowel cancer in time, doctors recommend that we get screened as soon as possible when there are abnormal symptoms in the body. Here are five abnormalities that can lead to bowel cancer.
1. Abdominal pain
Patients with bowel cancer often experience varying degrees of abdominal pain. This pain may occur in the abdomen** or right lower abdomen, and sometimes it may radiate to the lower back or back. The nature of the pain can be dull, cramping, or dull and may last longer.
2. Diarrhea
Diarrhea is another common symptom of bowel cancer. People may have frequent bowel movements, and the stool may be mucus or bloody. In addition, patients may feel incomplete bowel movements or constipation.
3. Weight loss
Because bowel cancer can affect the patient's digestion and absorption function, resulting in insufficient nutrient intake, patients may experience weight loss. This is a non-specific finding, but it is also a sign of a deteriorating physical condition that requires prompt medical attention.
4. Blood in the stool
Blood in the stool is one of the typical symptoms of bowel cancer. Patients may have blood during bowel movements** and may be bright or dark red in color. Blood in the stool may also be a symptom of other diseases such as hemorrhoids, fissures, etc., but the possibility of bowel cancer cannot be ruled out.
5. Abdominal mass
In advanced bowel cancer, patients may feel a lump in their abdomen. These lumps are usually hard and irregular. If the lump gradually enlarges and is accompanied by other symptoms, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, you should seek medical attention in time.
In conclusion, if you have any of the above five abnormalities in your body, it is recommended to get screened in time. Through early detection and quality, the rate and quality of life of bowel cancer can be improved.
Processed meat products
Processed meat products refer to meat products that have been cured, smoked, fried, etc. These processed meat products often contain high amounts of salt, additives and preservatives, which can have adverse effects on the intestines when consumed over a long period of time.
Certain substances in processed meat products may also increase the risk of bowel cancer. Therefore, for the sake of gut health, we should minimize the frequency of consuming processed meat products.
Smoked and grilled foods
Smoked food refers to food made by smoking and grilling, such as barbecued meat, grilled fish, etc. These foods produce a lot of smoke and harmful substances during the smoking process, and long-term consumption can cause damage to the intestines.
Certain substances in smoked foods may also increase the risk of bowel cancer. Therefore, we should minimise the frequency of consumption of smoked and grilled foods.
Long-frozen meat.
Long-frozen meat refers to meat products that have been frozen for a long time. These meat products may lose some nutrients during the freezing process, and prolonged freezing may also lead to poor meat quality.
In addition, frozen meat may also contain some microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, which can cause damage to the intestines when consumed for a long time. Therefore, we should try to choose fresh meat products and avoid eating meat that has been frozen for a long time.
Half-cooked meat
Half-cooked meat refers to meat products that are not fully cooked or undercooked. These meat products may contain a large number of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, which can cause damage to the intestines when consumed for a long time.
In addition, half-cooked meat may also contain some harmful substances such as parasites and eggs, which may cause harm to health when consumed for a long time. Therefore, we should try to choose meat products that are cooked thoroughly and avoid eating half-cooked meat.
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