The protagonist of "Black Panther" died of colon cancer. How can we prevent colorectal cancer?

Huazi saw a piece of news that Chadwick Boseman, the actor of Marvel superhero "Black Panther", died of colon cancer at the age of 43. In the movie, you can see that Chadwick has a body of "tendon meat", but in fact, in 2016, he was diagnosed with advanced colon cancer. He is not only a superhero on the screen, but also a brave fighter against cancer in real life.

Colon cancer and rectal cancer are collectively referred to as colorectal cancer. The situation of colorectal cancer in my country is also very serious, with 60,000 to 90,000 deaths and 130,000 to 160,000 new cases each year. The number of cases is increasing year by year, and the age of onset is getting younger. How can this colorectal cancer, which poses a great threat to health, be effectively prevented?

1. Healthy eating habits can prevent intestinal cancer. Among the factors that induce colorectal cancer, unreasonable dietary structure is the main cause. People who have a large proportion of meat in their diet have a higher probability of developing colorectal cancer. Because eating too much high-protein and high-fat food requires the human body to secrete more bile acid to assist digestion. The metabolites of bile acid include methylcholanthrene, which is highly carcinogenic.

Therefore, pay attention to a balanced diet, eat less meat, eat more vegetables and fruits rich in dietary fiber, and drink more water. Dietary fiber can absorb fat and harmful substances in the intestines, and can also absorb water to soften feces and make defecation smooth. It reduces the formation of carcinogens and can make the excretion of carcinogens in the intestines smooth, reducing the possibility of cancer.

Negative emotions are another important cause of colorectal cancer. The system with the most nerve cells in the human body is the central nervous system, and the second most is the digestive system. Bad emotions will reduce the activity of immune function, and it will not be able to eliminate cancer cells in the body in time. Therefore, to prevent colorectal cancer, you must pay attention to adjusting your mentality and keeping your emotions stable.

Exercising more can also prevent colorectal cancer. Exercise can not only improve the body's immunity, but also promote intestinal peristalsis and make defecation smooth. In addition, exercise can also release endorphins, making people happier and helping to calm negative emotions.

2. Pay more attention to abnormal bowel movements. Early detection and timely treatment of colorectal cancer has a very high cure rate. Because the intestines are where feces are formed and discharged, early detection of colorectal cancer is mainly through abnormal bowel movements.

1. Constipation and diarrhea: It should be noted that constipation does not cause colorectal cancer, but symptoms of colorectal cancer include constipation. When unexplained constipation or diarrhea, or alternating between the two, you need to go to the hospital for examination in time.

2. Frequent and foul-smelling farts: The surface tissue of the tumor is prone to ulceration and shedding, producing foul-smelling farts. If your farts suddenly increase and have a foul odor, you also need to pay attention to your intestinal health.

3. Changes in stool appearance: Pay special attention to whether there are any changes in the appearance of your stool, such as whether it is stained with mucus or blood, or has grooves or becomes thinner; if there is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements and a feeling of incomplete bowel movements, it is recommended to have a check-up.

4. Abdominal lumps: About half of colorectal cancer patients will feel lumps in the abdomen and experience abdominal pain.

3. How often should you have a colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is the "gold standard" for intestinal examinations. Colon cancer progresses very slowly, usually first forming polyps, then adenomas, and finally cancer. This process generally takes 10 to 15 years to complete. Therefore, regular colonoscopy examinations and timely treatment of problems can avoid the threat of colorectal cancer.

It is recommended that people over 40 years old have a colonoscopy every 5 years. If polyps are found during colonoscopy and removed directly, a colonoscopy should be repeated in the second year. If no polyps are found during the second review, a follow-up examination should be conducted in three years. If a tumor or ulcer is found during colonoscopy, a follow-up examination is required within 1 year, or at a shorter interval as directed by the doctor.

In summary, colorectal cancer is a great threat to humans, and a healthy diet can prevent it. People over 40 should pay more attention to their bowel movements and their intestinal health. It is recommended to have a colonoscopy every 5 years to avoid the threat of colorectal cancer. I am pharmacist Huazi, welcome to follow me and share more health knowledge.