The Turkish Gastroenterology Association held a press conference at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine 75th Year Conference Hall due to the month of colon (colorectal) cancer.
President of the Association Dr. Cindoruk stated that colon cancer is one of the types of cancer of the large intestine, “Cancer of the large intestine can be in congenital genetic cancer species or later.” He gave his information.
One of the types of cancer caught in screening tests colon cancer Cindoruk said, “Currently, women are in the second place in men and in the third place in men. Young patients have an increase in the frequency of cancer in recent days. The causes of this is the habit of nutrition, environmental factors, the deterioration of microbiasis and the stress factor affecting the immune system.” he said.
Cindoruk, pointing out that colon cancer is a prevented disease, “If it is caught in time, there is 95 percent survival. This is not in any type of cancer. So the colon is our loyal friend. ‘Fear late’. He said.
“45 -year -old people must have a scanning”
Prof. Dr. Meral Akdogan Kayhan “Early diagnosis, our really healthy life provides our chances. This is very important for us. Some cancers do not have a method to diagnose early. No matter how much we try to catch early, but there is such a thing in colon cancer.” he said.
Although there is no complaint, people who are 45 years old should participate in screening programs, “Polyp, let’s catch this in the stage we call and prevent the development of cancer. Even if your family does not have a cancer story in your family, you must comply with the colon cancer screening program and colonoscopy. You should consult a doctor and the most important alarm. he said.
“Consume yogurt for at least 3 days a week”
Prof. Dr. Zahide Şimşek also pointed out the importance of excessive nutrition of fruit and vegetables, “Meat consumption should not be too much. In this respect, the Mediterranean -type diet is actually very important for nutrition and colon health. Cigarettes and alcohol should be reduced and physical activity must be done.” he said.
Prof. Dr. Tarkan Karakan gave information about the relationship between colon cancer and germ.
150 thousand people in the United States, a study was done in the transfer of Karakan, said:
“It is shown that the risk of colon cancer in those who consume yoghurt 2 or 3 times a week is significantly reduced. In this sense, consuming vegetables, fruits and pulp already affects a positive way, but yogurt has an extra contribution. As a country, we should use this chance. We are talking about consuming at least 3 days a week. I think we will reduce it. “
(AA)