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“diagnosis impacts early in the evolution of patients.” In this sense, the screening methods used properly reduce mortality. “In fact, is known that more than 50% of patients with colon cancer is cured,” explains José María Lastiri, Secretary-General of the Argentina Association of Clinical Oncology (AAOC) in the Colon Cancer world day, which is celebrated every March 31.

The implementation of methods of early detection aims to raise awareness in the population. This means that according to the specialists always after 50 years, and once past 40 when there are family history, any review of routine must include a colorectal test.

“one in four patients with a family history of colon cancer is predisposition, that is more likely to develop the disease.” “For this reason, they are the first that must implement the methods of early detection,” adds Lastiri, also Deputy Head of the service of Oncology clinic of the Hospital Italiano of Buenos Aires (HIBA).

“almost 7% of cases is caused by family inheritance.” 6% Develops the Lynch syndrome (a hereditary condition that predisposes to cancer of colon or rectum), while 1 percent has what is called familial polyposis (another type of origin for this disease) “, detailing the specialist.” And recommends: “the study of screening should begin at age 50 in the population in general;” “while in the high-risk population is recommended to do it ten years before the onset of the youngest case that exists in the family”.

“If we consider that a high percentage of patients who developed metastases can be cured with surgery will see how important it is to know the situation as soon as possible”, referred the specialist and continued: “the combination of therapeutic modalities (chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies) has allowed that patients with liver or lung metastases, they can ' rescue ' surgically and to heal”.

Before, patients with metastatic colon cancer had an average expectation of 6 months, but currently is has surpassed the average 24 months. In addition, those operated by metastasis 25% can live more than five years, while many of them are completely cured.

Prevention tips:

when he is query doctors on the main measures that help prevent colon cancer, they agree to the list:

-physical activity carried out

-avoid overweight and obesity

-incorporate fruits and vegetables to the diet

-avoid eating meats cooked over direct heat

“as applying some studies, meat cooked over direct heat would increase the risk for carcinogens produced due to the combustion of proteins and fat – exemplifies Lastiri-” What is more: the countries of the East that not occidentalizaron their diet have low incidence of colon cancer; “while when joined the Eastern market fast food, increased the rate of Cancer Colorectal.”

source: ProSalud News.

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