Gastroenterology Specialist Prof. from Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Advanced Endoscopy Center. Dr. A. Emre Yıldırım gave information about colon cancer. Stating that those with a family history of colon cancer should be careful, Prof. Dr. A. Emre Yıldırım, “Colon cancer can grow slowly and usually does not show any symptoms in the first stages. However, in the later stages, blood in the stool, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea, weight loss and fatigue are among the symptoms of colon cancer. The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases 50 to 6 times over the age of 8. There are also risky groups for colon cancer. Those with a family history of colon cancer or a family history of colon cancer, people with risky polyps in themselves or in their family, and those with inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease should undergo screening colonoscopies at appropriate intervals before waiting 1 years. he said.
Stating that colonoscopy plays a very important role in the diagnosis and treatment of intestinal diseases such as colon cancer, Prof. Dr. A. Emre Yıldırım, “Colonoscopy is used for the diagnosis and removal of precancerous polyps (small tumor-like formations) and for colon cancer screening. Since colonoscopy has become widespread recently, it is an effective method that provides comfort in the diagnosis of the disease. In the period when colonoscopy was not widespread, colon cancer was tried to be diagnosed by looking for occult blood in the stool. With the widespread use of colonoscopy, it is recommended that everyone with risk factors before the age of 45 should be screened for colon cancer. he said.
Expressing that colonoscopy determines the precursors of colon cancer, Prof. Dr. A. Emre Yıldırım continued as follows:
“The size, number and pathological status of the polyp that comes out of the patient are questioned in colonoscopic screening. The frequency of colonoscopic screening is determined according to all findings. While some polyps can be easily removed during colonoscopy, others may require advanced endoscopic procedures such as different Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) or Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD). In this way, polyps that can turn into cancer can be removed endoscopically early without surgery and this disease can be prevented. Advanced endoscopy units are working on this issue. In the special unit, special equipment and experienced gastroenterology specialists can easily perform their operations.”
prof. Dr. A. Emre Yıldırım said the following symptoms should be consulted for colon cancer specialists:
“Abdominal pain or cramps, persistent constipation or diarrhoea, bloody stools during diarrhea or constipation, thin stools during defecation, feeling of fullness or bowel emptying, tiredness, weakness or loss of energy, loss of appetite or weight loss, iron deficiency anemia (anemia) , a feeling of congestion in the gut.”
Explaining the ways to prevent colon cancer, Prof. Dr. A. Emre Yıldırım, “Colon cancer occurs as a result of the combination of various factors. These factors may include genetic predisposition, age, dietary habits, sedentary lifestyle, inflammatory bowel diseases and environmental factors. It is possible to prevent colon cancer by correcting those that have a chance to be corrected among these factors. In order to prevent colon cancer, it is necessary to pay attention to nutrition and physical activity. Excessive consumption of sugar and meat invites colon cancer. Obesity, consumption of alcohol and cigarettes are among the factors that will expose a person to colon cancer. used the phrases.