Colon cancer is a common malignant tumor of the digestive tract that occurs in the colon. The incidence rate is highest among people aged 40 to 50 years old, with a male to female ratio of 2 to 3:1. Early-stage colon cancer is not scary and can be eradicated through minimally invasive endoscopic surgery. Unfortunately, most people are already in the middle and late stages when they are discovered, making treatment difficult. Therefore, it is important to detect and prevent colon cancer early.
First, understand the symptoms of early-stage colon cancer.
There may be no symptoms in the early stage! ! ! This is also the reason why many patients are already in the middle and late stages when they are discovered. Symptoms such as abdominal distension, indigestion, changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, mucus or bloody stools may occur in the middle and late stages.
Second, know how to detect and prevent colon cancer early.
Among many physical examinations and screenings, colonoscopy is the most direct and effective method. It is a measure that integrates "diagnosis and treatment".
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