Did you know that colorectal cancer is also common in women?

Colorectal cancer is not just for men!

It is important to know that it is second only to breast cancer in the number of women with cancer!

Although it tops the list in terms of deaths, if it is detected early, it can be resected by endoscopy, and the prognosis is considered to be quite high, with a stable prognosis and a fairly high probability of complete cure!

In most cases of colorectal cancer, polyps grow in size and become cancerous.

When polyps form and narrow the intestinal lining, abnormal bowel movements such as constipation and diarrhea occur repeatedly.

Many women suffer from constipation, and many have chronic diarrhea due to taking laxatives. As a result, it is not uncommon for abnormalities to be noticed late and for the cancer to have progressed to a very advanced stage. As a result, it has been pointed out that this leads to a high number of deaths.

Bloody stools are also said to be one of the signs of colorectal cancer.

If bloody stools can be seen with the naked eye, there is a high possibility that the cancer has already progressed.

Early-stage colorectal cancer is like a so-called polyp, so even if it bleeds, it is barely recognizable on examination

Also, some people may think that fresh blood means hemorrhoids and not cancer, but if rectal cancer bleeds, the blood is bright red.

Colorectal cancer has different symptoms, such as thin stools or bloody stools, depending on the site.

In either case, make it a habit to observe the condition of your stools daily so that you can notice any slight discomfort.

Colorectal Cancer Screening

It is recommended that people over 50 years old have a fecal occult blood test once every two years.

Colonoscopy is also an effective screening method.

It is recommended that people over 50 years old have a colonoscopy every 2-3 years.

Before undergoing a colonoscopy, consult with your doctor to determine the appropriate examination method.