#Womens #Column #Cancer
WHO reports that cancer is the number one cause of death in the world. Causing nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, or nearly 1 in 6 of all deaths.
In 2022, there will be 20 million new cancer cases, 9.7 million deaths and 53.5 million people still alive 5 years after their cancer diagnosis. Approximately 1/5 of the population will develop cancer in their lifetime, with 1/9 having it. Men and 1/12 are women. It is estimated that by 2050 there will be 35 million people in the world with cancer.
Report from the World Health Organization on 1/2/2024, cancer incidence in 2022 is as follows: 1) Breast 2.3 million or 11.6% 2) Lung 2.5 million or 12.4% of new cancer cases 3) Colon 1.9 million people or 9.6% 4) Prostate 1.5 million people or 7.3% 5) Skin (not melanoma) 1.2 million people 6) Stomach 970,000 people or 4.9%
But the cancers that cause the most deaths, in order, are as follows: 1) Lung 1.8 million people or 18.7% of all cancer deaths 2) Colon 900,000 people or 9.3% 3) Liver 760,000 people or 7.8% 4) Breast 670,000 people or 6.9% 5) Stomach 660,000 people or 6.8%
And each year approximately 400,000 children will develop cancer.
Risk factors for cancer are: 1) Smoking, including pipes, which causes cancer of the lungs, mouth, throat, esophagus. Cigarettes are the cause of up to 30% of all cancers. 2) Diet and obesity. Do not eat processed foods. Saturated fat in red meat, processed meat, sugar, which is all sugar. Or being in various drinks will make you fat, which will put you at risk for 13 types of cancer (WHO). You should maintain your body weight within the normal range by eating mainly plants, vegetables, fruits, and sea fish. 3) Reduce sun exposure. (ultraviolet rays) both natural and from machines It increases the risk of skin cancer. 4) Alcohol. Drinking too much causes cancer of the liver, mouth, throat, esophagus, and breast. 5) Environmental toxins such as asbestos, benzene, radon radiation, which is the second most important cause in Causes of lung cancer in America 6) Viral and bacterial infections such as hepatitis B, C (HBV, HCV) that cause cirrhosis, liver cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes cervical cancer, and cancer. the oropharyngeal You should get vaccinated against HBV, HPV as recommended by your doctor, and the stomach bacteria Helicobacter pylori that can cause stomach cancer. 7) Genetics: Only 5-10% of cancers are caused by genetics. If there is a history of cancer in the family, such as breast, ovary, colon, you should consult a doctor. 8) Hormones: Hormone medication. For women who are menopausal or prevention of pregnancy May increase the risk of certain types of cancer such as breast, ovary, cervix. 9) Not exercising. Risk of colon, breast, uterine, and liver cancer. 10) Chronic inflammation. Caused by life habits such as unhealthy food, stressful conditions. 11) Don’t stay outdoors for too long. If the weather is bad (PM2.5 high)
If cancer can be detected in the early stages And treatment with modern, correct and timely methods will be able to reduce the death rate. A lot of illness Doctors recommend screening for lesions even though that do not yet have symptoms, such as breast, cervical, and colon cancer, because especially in cervical and colon cancer, before cancer develops, it is often “potential” cancer for a long time. Therefore, if you go for screening according to the criteria set by the doctor, you may find ” “Cancer” If given proper treatment, it will not become cancerous.
And if you have symptoms, when? You should immediately consult a doctor. To receive a correct diagnosis quickly And if it is cancer, it will be treated at an early stage, which will have good results.
Correct cancer diagnosis has an impact on treatment. Because each type of cancer has different treatments, such as cancer in the lungs. It may be cancer of the lung itself. or cancer from another organ that has spread to the lungs The treatment will not be the same. There are many methods of treatment, such as surgery, radiotherapy or radiation, and chemotherapy. or giving hormones or biological treatment (biological) treatment, each patient must see both the type of cancer and whether it is more or less Each patient must be looked at individually. and must receive a complete set of treatment (course)
The goal of treatment is also important, such as making it completely cured or prolonging life. But the quality of life of the patient must also be good. Must take care of patients both physically and mentally, including palliative treatment. and in the final stages of life as well
certain types of cancer Even though some parts have spread to other places. If treated well, it may also be cured in many diseases such as testicular cancer (testicular seminoma), various types of leukemia (leukemia), and lymphoma in children.
But treatment in different countries There are many differences. in high-income countries Comprehensive treatment is more than 90%, but in low-income countries it may be less than 15%.
Palliative treatment is treatment to reduce symptoms rather than cure them. and to improve the quality of life of patients and relatives
In summary, approximately 30-50% of cancers can be prevented by avoiding risk factors. As mentioned
Not being fat, besides reducing the risk of getting 13 types of cancer, it also reduces the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, brain disease, stenosis and obstruction, snoring and breathing problems. which will lead to various diseases Including dementia, arthritis, etc.
Dr. Phinit Kullawanich
