Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, ranks second in the most common tumors among women and third among men.<\/p>\n
Data from the National Cancer Institute (Inca) show that bowel cancer affects more than 40,000 people every year in Brazil. Due to the aging population, this rate is expected to increase until 2025.<\/p>\n
Another concerning factor relates to the diagnosis of the disease. In 85% of cases, colorectal cancer is diagnosed in an advanced stage, when the chances of cure are reduced, making prevention crucial for treatment.<\/p>\n
Understand the causes of the disease, the symptoms, and see how to prevent it:<\/p>\n
Bowel cancer arises from the abnormal growth of cells in the rectum or colon. This growth leads to what is understood as a malignant tumor.<\/p>\n
Most bowel cancers begin with the emergence of a type of polyp, also known as an adenomatous polyp, that is, an extra tissue growth located on the inner mucosa of the intestine.<\/p>\n
Important:<\/strong> bowel cancer is more common in countries where the diet is low in fiber and high in fat, where obesity is more prevalent among the population, and the practice of physical exercise is not regular.<\/p>\n There is no confirmation that the combination of diet, obesity, and sedentarism increases the chances of developing bowel cancer, but it has been observed that it has been developing more in people of all ages (and not just among the elderly).<\/p>\n Risk factors:<\/strong><\/p>\n In its initial stage, the disease may not present symptoms. In more advanced stages, some signs may include:<\/p>\n\n
Symptoms of bowel cancer<\/strong><\/h2>\n