US EditionJulio Lambea, oncologist: "The screening of colon cancer is so important that it saves lives"
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In Venezuela, colorectal cancer in men went from fourth to third and in women from fifth to fourth place according to statistics from the Anticancer Society of 2024, this increase may be due to the fact that patients do not attend the specialist for colonoscopy in time. Gastroenterologist Luis Cardozo pointed out that risk factors are family history of colon cancer or polyps and hereditary history of first degree (father, mother or brother); als…
On the occasion of the World Cancer Day in Colon, specialists in Digestive Apparatus at the Sacred Heart Chiron Health Hospital recall that more than 90% of cases are diagnosed in adults over 50 years of age, so from that age screening tests, such as occult blood test in stools (SOH) or colonoscopy, are indispensable for early diagnosis and therefore to significantly reduce their mortality.
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The Digestive Tumors Treatment Group (TTD) has highlighted the importance of knowing the risk factors that may increase the likelihood of colorectal tumors, such as obesity and sententarism, and has advised maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the colon (large intestine) or rectum. It is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. It can cause serious damage and death. Most cases are people over 50 years of age. Colorectal cancer is the third most recurrent type of cancer and accounts for approximately 10% of all cancer cases and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the world. It is estimated that, in 2020, th…
Men and women between the ages of 50 and 69 are invited to participate in the Department of Health program every two years. The tests help determine if you have colon and rectal cancer in its early stages, and have a higher survival rate. Colon and rectal cancer is the second most common type of cancer.
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