Deadly Delights: 2 Seemingly Harmless Eating Habits That Can Trigger Esophageal Cancer, Revealed by a Famous Actress Who’s Faced the Disease

A famous actress, aged 59, reports the shocking news that she has esophageal cancer She warns that “eating hot food” alone is a risk factor.

Fang Wen Lin, 59 years old, a famous singer and actress from Taiwan. She revealed via social media yesterday (September 25) that she was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer at the end of June. She considered her past life habits and believed that Drinking distilled spirits before going to bed And liking to eat hot soup is a risk factor that causes this disease.

Fang Wenlin, who liked to run caused many people to look at her as a strong person. She revealed that she had not had an examination in three years. The last time she had a full examination was at the end of June this year. “My intention is that there will be no major problems with the colon and stomach. Because my family has a history of colon and stomach cancer, I didn’t pay much attention to the rest and I didn’t pay attention to the doctor’s report that I had to go home that day.”

The next day, her daughter read the medical report and found red letters indicating suspected oesophageal cancer. Her daughter looked closer and compared it to a report from three years ago ” Red letters warn of cancer indices as high as 7 points (usually 0-3) and for smokers (4-5) I was thought it was impossible. Two days later, the doctor called to inform me of the blood results that the cancer index was as high as 9.8, but I had to wait two more days for the biopsy results.”

The waiting time for the test results was difficult, and Fang Wenlin and his daughter went in search of information about the causes of esophageal cancer, treatment methods, and survival rates. “One night after my daughter came into the room, she started crying. This cancer almost exclusively occurs in men. But my mother replied that if it happened, I had to accept it. Although the results are not good A mother’s life is amazing enough.”

Fang Wenlin looked back at her eating habits. He said, “In the past few years, I drank 58 degrees of Kaoliang just before going to bed. and likes to eat hot soup Even if your mouth gets scalded or you have a wound, you don’t care. But it damages the esophagus. The important thing is that Gaoliang water is very strong!” Fortunately, the test results showed it was stage zero and chemotherapy was not required.

According to statistics from Taiwan’s Ministry of Health in 112 years, esophageal cancer ranks 9th among the 10 highest cancer death rates. The five-year survival rate for esophageal cancer is around 20-25%, but if the cancer has spread to lymph nodes, lungs, or other organs, the five-year survival rate drops to less than 5%. “Cancer the silent killer”

For example, 57-year-old artist Andy and 54-year-old Yulon Group chairman Yan Kaitai died of esophageal cancer. Both took about a year from date of cancer diagnosis to death.

According to the Taiwan Cancer Foundation Esophageal cancer often does not cause any symptoms in its early stages. This is because food can still pass through the oesophagus. But when the cancer grows It causes the esophagus to narrow, causing difficulty swallowing. Often, cancer is detected in its later stages Other symptoms include pain when swallowing food, acid reflux, and a burning sensation in the epigastric area. and pain in the chest or upper abdomen

From a study by the American Cancer Society Risk behaviors that cause esophageal cancer include drinking alcohol, smoking, chewing betel nuts, and eating grilled, fermented or processed foods are also risk factors.

In addition, oral hygiene is important. Research from the University of Louisville in the United States and Henan University in China found that 61% of esophageal squamous cell cancer patients have bacteria associated with oral gingivitis. Researchers believe that the bacteria can stimulate the growth of cancer cells.

To prevent esophageal cancer The Cancer Institute recommends avoiding eating food that is too hot. Stop smoking drink alcohol and chew betel nut Including eating fruits and vegetables that contain vitamin C to prevent this disease. If you have difficulty swallowing for more than a few weeks You should see a doctor immediately for a physical examination.