Turkish Gastroenterology Association (TGD) Colon Cancer and Colorectal Polyp Working Group Member Prof. Dr. Levent Erdem, in a study they conducted, found that the frequency of polyps in cases undergoing colonoscopic screening was 31 percent, Colon cancer reported that the incidence was 2.3 percent.
Erdem, in his statement within the scope of “March 1-31 Colon Cancer Awareness Month”, noted that colorectal cancer, which is one of the most common types in the world, is the 3rd most common type of cancer diagnosed in men and the 2nd in women.
Stating that the emergence and spread of colorectal cancer and the death rates vary according to geographical regions, Erdem emphasized that the transformation of colon polyps into cancer takes an average of 10 years.
Erdem stated that while the 5-year survival rate is around 90 percent in the early stages after the cancer develops, it drops to 12 percent in the advanced stages. “For these reasons, early cancer screening is important in asymptomatic individuals.” warned.
prof. Dr. Levent Erdem explained that as the Colon Cancer and Colorectal Polyp Study Group, they carried out a study in which 6,508 cases underwent colonoscopy in order to determine the frequency of colorectal cancer and polyps and to determine the risk factors.
Explaining that in the study, information such as demographic characteristics, family history, smoking, mild-medium-heavy alcohol habits, body mass index, polyp detection rates and location of the cases who underwent colonoscopy for colon cancer screening were evaluated, Erdem said, adding that 52 percent of the screened patients were evaluated. women, 48 percent were men, 23 percent were active smokers and 14 percent quit smoking.
Erdem stated that 53 percent of smokers have been consuming at least 1 pack of cigarettes a day for 20 years and continued as follows:
“The frequency of polyps was 31 percent and the frequency of colon cancer was 2.3 percent in cases who underwent colonoscopic screening. The frequency of polyps was 27 percent in women, and the frequency of colon cancer was 1. The frequency of polyps in men was 37 percent, and the frequency of colon cancer was 3.8 percent. The rates of detecting polyps in the colon were 14 percent in the 40-49 age group, 23 percent in the 50-59 age group, and 27 percent in the 60-69 age group. . precancerous adenomatous polyp is detected.
Stating that early diagnosis is important in the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer, Erdem emphasized that the society should be encouraged to have screening tests done in the symptom-free period.
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