The video discusses the warning signs and prevention of bowel cancer (colorectal cancer). The speaker, a cardiologist, explains that bowel cancer is the third most common type of cancer and the second most fatal, accounting for 10% of cancer deaths.
The 7 warning signs of bowel cancer are:
1. Changes in bowel habits
2. Blood in the stool
3. Abdominal pain
4. Fatigue and exhaustion
5. Abdominal fullness or bloating
6. Unexplained weight loss
7. Feeling that the bowels have not completely emptied (tenesmus)
The speaker emphasizes that many people with colon cancer do not experience symptoms in the early stages of the disease. Therefore, it is essential to know the risk factors and get screened for bowel cancer.
Risk factors that cannot be changed include:
* Age
* Inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g., Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis)
* Genetic syndromes (e.g., Lynch syndrome, familial adenomatous polyposis)
* Family history of bowel cancer
Risk factors that can be modified include:
* Smoking
* Alcohol consumption
* Sedentary lifestyle
* Obesity
* Diet low in fruits and vegetables and high in processed meats and saturated fats
To protect oneself from bowel cancer, the speaker recommends:
* Drinking plenty of fluids, especially water
* Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables
* Reducing consumption of red meat and processed meat
* Eating natural anti-inflammatory spices and foods (e.g., turmeric, cinnamon)
* Consuming milk and dairy products (unless lactose intolerant)
* Engaging in physical activity
* Avoiding alcohol and smoking
* Getting screened for bowel cancer (colonoscopy, occult blood test)
The speaker stresses the importance of early detection and treatment of bowel cancer, which can increase the chances of successful treatment and recovery.
Here are the extracted facts:
1. Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is the third most common type of cancer.
2. Bowel cancer is the second most fatal cancer, with about 10% of cancer deaths due to this tumor.
3. The risk of developing bowel cancer increases significantly with age.
4. Inflammation of the intestine increases the risk of infection, with 1 in 5 patients with colitis having a chance of developing colorectal cancer.
5. Genetic syndromes such as Lynch syndrome and familial adenomatous polyposis increase the risk of developing bowel cancer.
6. Family history of bowel cancer increases the risk, especially if a close relative has the disease.
7. Cigarettes increase the risk of bowel cancer, as well as other cancers.
8. A sedentary lifestyle, obesity, and a diet low in fruits and vegetables increase the risk of bowel cancer.
9. Consuming ultra-processed foods and excessive red meat and saturated fats increase the risk of bowel cancer.
10. The American Society has reduced the initiation of colonoscopy from age 55 to age 45 for people at average risk of developing the disease.
11. Drinking plenty of fluids, especially water, can help prevent constipation and reduce the time that stool and toxins come into contact with the colon lining.
12. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, which contain fiber and antioxidants, can help reduce the risk of bowel cancer.
13. Reducing consumption of red meat, especially processed meat, can help reduce the risk of bowel cancer.
14. Eating natural anti-inflammatory spices and foods, such as turmeric and cinnamon, can help reduce inflammation in the body.
15. Taking milk and dairy products can help protect against bowel cancer, unless you are lactose intolerant or allergic to milk protein.
16. Physical activity improves bowel function, regulates hormones, reduces inflammation, and maintains a healthy weight, all of which can help prevent cancer.
17. Avoiding alcohol and smoke can help reduce the risk of bowel cancer.
18. Getting checked for bowel cancer, including occult blood in the stool, can help detect the disease early.
19. Colonoscopy is an important test that can catch a polyp before it turns into cancer.
20. Colonoscopy can detect and remove the tumor before it turns into a tumor, unlike other screening methods.
21. Colonoscopy is usually performed under sedation, and the doctor inserts a thin, lighted tube through the anus to evaluate the rectum and colon.
22. If a polyp is found during colonoscopy, the doctor will remove it and send it for pathological examination.
23. Colonoscopy typically takes 30 to 60 minutes.
24. Early detection of colon cancer increases the chances of successful treatment, complete recovery, and recovery.
25. Bowel cancer is 90% curable if found in its early stages.