"Why does my wife have the same kind of cancer as me? Is cancer contagious? ”
Lao Liu is 59 years old this year, because recentlyAbdominal pain and diarrheaThe problem became more and more serious, so I couldn't help but go to the local hospital for a colonoscopy, but I didn't know if I didn't know it, and I found it out after a checkMediumLate stageStraightBowel cancer
However, what made him even more unexpected was that he wanted to be a wife who wanted to be checked and reassuredBowel cancer was also detected, although not as serious as their own, have also reached the point where they need to be surgically removed.
In the end, the husband and wife both had their lives ...... removed
Many people are as puzzled as Lao Liu: "Why do husband and wife get recruited together and both get cancer?" Do I have to have bowel cancer removed**? ”
1. If I have rectal cancer, do I have to cut it off**?
According to the latest epidemiological statistics, the incidence of colorectal cancer has been increasing in recent years, and the incidence rate in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou alone has reached 53.1 million, and it has also been successfully promotedIt is the second most common malignant tumor in China
Colorectal cancer is actually a general term for colon cancer and rectal cancer, in our country,The incidence of rectal cancer is high, and there is a trend of youth, andMost of them belong to low rectal cancers close to **
It is not uncommon for people like Lao Liu and his wife to need surgery to remove ***, so many people are worried about whether they can keep it after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.
In this regard, Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese MedicineDepartment of Oncology Dr. Meng Kim SengIndicates that rectal cancer is a malignant tumor of the digestive tract, in particularLow rectal cancer accounts for 6-7 percent of the incidenceAlthough the current clinical prescription for low rectal cancer is mainly surgery, whether the patient needs to be resected or not depends on the specific location of the tumor. IfWithin 3cm of **, the rectum will be considered to be cut off together with **
For the question of whether rectal cancer patients can save their anus, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University has colorectalWang Guiyu, Director of Oncology SurgeryThere are 3 necessary conditions:
One is the location factor
The rectum is actually the intestinal tube within 15 cm of the distance, oftenThe farther away from the tumor site, the greater the chance of anus preservation。With the continuous development of ultra-low anus-preserving surgery in recent years, the anus-preserving rate of patients is now getting higher and higher.
The second is tumor factors
Pathological factors such as tumor size, depth of invasion, impact on surrounding organs, and degree of differentiation of cancer cells will all affect the final surgical resection.
The third is vascular factors
After the removal of the diseased bowel, the healing process of the intestinal canal butt anastomosis requires a large amount of blood supply, so before preparing for anus-preserving surgeryThe mesenteric vessels need to be considered for anastomosisto avoid poor healing and celiac infection.
2. If there is "husband and wife cancer", is the cancer contagious?
It is not uncommon for both husband and wife like Mr. Liu to suffer from bowel cancer in clinical practice, and it is not so much that bowel cancer is contagiousThe lifestyle habits of both patients are the risk factors for cancer
Because couples have lived together for a long time, many living habits will converge, so onceIf one party has a bad lifestyle habit that causes cancer, it will slowly affect the other party
Like Lao Liu and his wife, a large part of the reason for cancer is related to their eating habits.
It turned out that Lao Liu and his wife were usualIt is more heavy on taste, and the dishes are heavy on oil and salt, for salted fish, sauerkraut and other pickled products are even more fond of, plus usually more frugal, can not eatLeftoversI am also reluctant to throw it away, and sometimes I can eat several meals by heating up leftovers without cooking.
ExactlyThese poor eating habits give bowel cancer an opportunity
And becauseThe early symptoms of bowel cancer are not obviousEven if there is an abnormality, it is difficult for people to contact colorectal cancer, so many patients often have developed to the middle and advanced stages once diagnosed.
Doctors recommend that it is best to have regular special screenings, especiallyAfter the age of 40, even if you have no symptoms, you should have a colonoscopy screeningSuspicious lesions should be dealt with at an early stage, so that early detection and early detection can prevent problems before they occur.
Director of the Department of Anorectal Medicine, Hangzhou Third People's HospitalDirector Shen ZhongAs a reminder, the prevention of rectal cancer can also start with eating habitsIt is very important to pay attention to the scientific and appropriate amount of daily diet to prevent colorectal cancer.
Everyday canEat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetablesFor foods with high oil, high salt and high cholesterol, it is best to eat less or not to prevent diseases from entering the mouth, and at the same time eat less overnight vegetables, rotten fruits and other high carcinogenic risk diets. At the same time, it is necessary toBe mindful of your movementsto develop a good lifestyle.
3. The five types of cancer are most likely to develop into "husband and wife cancer", so don't ignore it
For the phenomenon of couple cancer, he is the director of the Department of Medical Oncology of the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityPhysician Chen Jinfei explained that cancer is not actually contagious, but it is genetically predisposed。That is to sayAs long as they are in the same environment for a long time, different individuals may develop the same cancer。In particular, these 5 types of cancer:
1. Gastric cancer
It's easy for couples to eat and live togetherHelicobacter pylori infects each otherIf both partners eat irregularly, or often eat some highly irritating foods, it is also a chronic stomach injury, which will eventually lead to an increased risk of stomach cancer for both parties.
2. Lung cancer
If one of the members of the family likes to smoke, then the partner inhalesSecondhand smokeThe probability will also be high, plusKitchen fumesPollution, as well as parts of the south that are prone to dampness and poor ventilation of houses, can causeFungiRapid multiplication can also induce lung infections after inhalation, increasing the risk of lung cancer.
3. Liver cancer
A lot of daily food will be left out for a long timeMold produces aflatoxinand other harmful carcinogens, accidental ingestion may increase the risk of liver cancer. In additionThe living or working environment is often exposed to heavy metalsIt can also cause damage to the liver. And there isThe hepatitis B virus is contagiousInfection can easily be spread to the partner and eventually lead to cancer for both partners.
4. Esophageal cancer and intestinal cancer
Esophageal cancer and bowel cancer occur often andUnhygienic diets, unhealthy processed foods, and poor lifestyle habitsSome people only eat high-carbohydrate, low-fiber, and high-fat foods, which will increase the risk of esophageal cancer and bowel cancer in the long run.
In fact, to prevent these "husband and wife cancers", it is indispensable for husbands and wives to work together, start from daily life, change bad habits and living environment, supervise each other to exercise moderately, and work together to escort family health.
References:
1] "Rectal Cancer Anal Preservation What Three Conditions to Look For".Health News Doctor Channel. 2016-11-04.
2] "In just one week, both husband and wife were diagnosed with rectal cancer! Is cancer contagious? 》.Xinhua. 2018-04-21.
3] "The husband and wife were diagnosed at the same time! Reminder: These 5 types of cancer can easily become "husband and wife cancer".The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University. 2023-10-09.
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