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A mother of 38 years she was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer then years in which she was told she had irritable bowel syndrome. Colon cancer is increasingly common in children under 50 years and some foods increase the risk
Claire Gunn from UK was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer, after being misdiagnosed with bowel syndrome irritable for three years.
Colon cancer and irritable bowel syndrome share some symptoms, including cramps and abdominal pain; diarrhea, constipation, or both; Blood in the stool; and weight loss.
Gunn was told his terminal cancer diagnosis in 2019 shortly after the birth of his second daughter . “I went to my GP with a very sore leg one day,” Gunn tells the Manchester Evening News. She was admitted to the hospital and there the doctors realized that the cancer had crossed the woman’s appendix and the intestine had to be removed.
Currently Gunn has life for about five years. Without treatment, you could live between one and three years. “I hope I am a good enough candidate, I am young and I have two children,” says Gunn.
Doctors recommend regular colon cancer screening
Colon cancer is becoming more common in people under 80 years. The American Cancer Society recommends that people begin regular screening tests at the age of 45 years. Overall, lifetime risk of colorectal cancer is approximately 1 in 23 people.
The American Cancer Society notes that colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death for both men and women in the United States. When discovered early, survival rates are high (90%). But only 4 out of each 10 cases of colorectal cancer are detected early.
Foods and drinks to avoid to keep your gut healthy
1. Processed meats
Consumption of processed meats ( such as cold cuts, bacon, ham, and hot dogs) increases the risk of colorectal cancer. The World Health Organization as a carcinogen to humans. For each portion of 50 grams of processed meat consumed per day increases the risk of colorectal cancer by one 18%. The risk increases as the quantity of meat consumed increases.
2. Red meat
Consumption of red meat (beef, pork and lamb) has been linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies red meat as a Group 2A carcinogen, which is described as “probably carcinogenic to humans.”
3. Alcohol
Alcohol consumption is one of the most important preventable risk factors for cancer. Alcohol is a carcinogen that even when consumed moderately , can act in various ways to increase the risk of colon and rectal, breast, mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus and liver cancer .
Recent studies have also linked the high intake of sweetened beverages with colorectal cancer in adults younger than 80 years , although they do not establish a cause. Further research is still required in this association.
Limit red and processed meats, avoid alcohol and opt for a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole foods can help keep your intestine healthy and reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.
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