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I’m sure you all have heard the news about one of our favourite superheroes @chadwickboseman. He passed away due to colorectal cancer at the age of 43. Even though colorectal cancer typically affects older population, the cases of those under the age of 50 are rising.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke">Colorectal Cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the UK. It is the most common cancer among men and the 2nd most common among women in Malaysia.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke">1 in 10 people diagnosed with colorectal cancer before the age of 50.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📌" title="Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Reißzwecke"> Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates are increasing in the young-onset population while decreasing in those >50.

According to 2018 Young Onset Colorectal Cancer Survey Report:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✏️" title="Bleistift" aria-label="Emoji: Bleistift"> 71% were diagnosed at a later stage (III or IV)

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✏️" title="Bleistift" aria-label="Emoji: Bleistift"> 41% waited at least six months after experiencing symptoms before talking to a doctor

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✏️" title="Bleistift" aria-label="Emoji: Bleistift"> 67% saw at least two physicians prior to a correct diagnosis

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✏️" title="Bleistift" aria-label="Emoji: Bleistift"> 85% experienced anxiety or depression during or after treatment

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✏️" title="Bleistift" aria-label="Emoji: Bleistift"> 64% said a medical professional did not talk to them about fertility preservation during diagnosis or treatment

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✏️" title="Bleistift" aria-label="Emoji: Bleistift"> 62% experienced financial difficulties

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✏️" title="Bleistift" aria-label="Emoji: Bleistift"> The most common symptoms of young-onset colorectal cancer were constipation, blood in stool, bloating, rectal bleeding, and diarrhea.

What can you do?

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📎" title="Büroklammer" aria-label="Emoji: Büroklammer">Understand your family history

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📎" title="Büroklammer" aria-label="Emoji: Büroklammer">Be vigilant of signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer (check out my previous post)

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📎" title="Büroklammer" aria-label="Emoji: Büroklammer">Speak up if something is not right

You can read about signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer in my post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDlH1YOgY8Y/?igshid=4aowhj5iujgh">https://www.instagram.com/p/CDlH1YO...

Cancer prevention recommendations:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔍" title="Nach links zeigende Lupe" aria-label="Emoji: Nach links zeigende Lupe">Try to keep a healthy weight

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔍" title="Nach links zeigende Lupe" aria-label="Emoji: Nach links zeigende Lupe"> Be physically active— walk more and sit less (Walk 30 minutes a-day, five days a week)

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔍" title="Nach links zeigende Lupe" aria-label="Emoji: Nach links zeigende Lupe">Eat whole grains, vegetables, fruits and pulses such as beans and lentils. Research evidence shows that eating mostly plant-based diet can reduce your risk of getting cancer.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔍" title="Nach links zeigende Lupe" aria-label="Emoji: Nach links zeigende Lupe"> Limit consumption of “Fast Foods” and other processed foods that are high in fat, starches, sugars.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔍" title="Nach links zeigende Lupe" aria-label="Emoji: Nach links zeigende Lupe">Limit consumption of red and processed meat such as beef or lamb. If you eat red meat, limit the consumption to no more than 3 portions a week or about 12-18 ounces (cooked). Eat little processed food.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔍" title="Nach links zeigende Lupe" aria-label="Emoji: Nach links zeigende Lupe"> Drink mostly water and unsweetened drinks. (Limit the amount of sugary drinks including boba tea!)

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔍" title="Nach links zeigende Lupe" aria-label="Emoji: Nach links zeigende Lupe"> Limit alcohol consumption or be tee-total.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔍" title="Nach links zeigende Lupe" aria-label="Emoji: Nach links zeigende Lupe">Do not use supplements for cancer prevention, meet your nutritional requirements through eating healthy diet. Whilst they are useful for specific cases, for cancer prevention, supplements don’t offer the same benefits as eating real food.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔍" title="Nach links zeigende Lupe" aria-label="Emoji: Nach links zeigende Lupe"> Breastfeed your baby if you are able. Babies who breastfeed maybe are less likely to develop obesity/overweight when they are adults. Breastfeeding can help reduce risk of breast cancer.

References:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🖋" title="Füller unten links" aria-label="Emoji: Füller unten links"> National Cancer Institute State Cancer Profile

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🖋" title="Füller unten links" aria-label="Emoji: Füller unten links"> Cancer Research UK

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🖋" title="Füller unten links" aria-label="Emoji: Füller unten links">Colorectal Cancer Alliance

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🖋" title="Füller unten links" aria-label="Emoji: Füller unten links">American Institute for Cancer Research

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🖋" title="Füller unten links" aria-label="Emoji: Füller unten links">Photo credit: Mayo Clinic

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