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The Rising Trend of Colorectal Cancer in Young Patients: A Tragic Story of an Internet Celebrity’s Battle

The number of young cancer patients worldwide has increased by 80% in the last 30 years and colorectal cancer is one of the cancers with the highest increase in young patients. An Internet celebrity in mainland China suffered from frequent diarrhea last year and was diagnosed with advanced rectal cancer after seeking medical treatment. She shared her cancer experience on social platforms and received encouragement from many netizens. However, she ultimately lost her battle with cancer and died on April 7 this year, about a year after her diagnosis. Colorectal cancer has a high mortality rate, so pay special attention if 12 signs appear.

A 25-year-old Internet celebrity has died of advanced rectal cancer due to frequent diarrhea

According to comprehensive internal media reports, 25-year-old Internet celebrity “Gu Gu (Liu Yi)” from Mianyang, Sichuan suffered from long-term diarrhea and sudden weight loss in 2023. After going to the hospital for examination, she he was diagnosed with advanced rectal cancer, with metastases in many places. Worried that Liu Yi would not be able to accept it, her family hid her condition and allowed her to be treated peacefully. Liu Yi learned of the cancer only two months later.

Click to see Liu Yi’s experience fighting colorectal cancer

Before being diagnosed with cancer, Liu Yi suffered from long-term diarrhea and rapid weight loss last year. (Image source: Douyin@superb anti-cancer girl (Liu Yi))

After Liu Yi found out that he had cancer, he expressed his feelings online and said that he would deal with the situation positively. (Image source: Douyin@Mr. Grumpy)

Liu Yi was diagnosed with terminal rectal cancer in April last year and began sharing his experience of fighting cancer on social platforms. (Image source: Douyin@Valley (Liu Yi))

After undergoing chemotherapy, Liu Yi worked hard to get up and move, and faced cancer head-on, which was encouraged by many netizens. (Image source: Douyin@Valley (Liu Yi))

Liu Yi also spent this year’s Lunar New Year in the ward. (Image source: Douyin@Amazing anti-cancer girl (Liu Yi))

On April 5th this year, Liu Yi’s family held his 25th birthday party. (Image source: Douyin@Amazing anti-cancer girl (Liu Yi))

Liu Yi had undergone surgical treatment and actively fought against the disease. (Image source: Douyin@Liu Yi’s mother)

Liu Yi’s mother will also share her daughter’s situation. (Image source: Douyin@Liu Yi’s mother)

Her daughter was suffering from a serious illness, and Liu Yi’s mother was also very uncomfortable. (Image source: Douyin@Liu Yi’s mother)

On April 7, Liu Yi’s mother announced that her daughter had died due to illness, just two days after her birthday. (Image source: Douyin@Liu Yi’s mother)

Another Internet celebrity, “Mr. Grumpy”, learned about Liu Yi’s experience and helped her realize her wish. (Image source: Douyin@Mr. Grumpy)

Liu Yi’s wish list. (Image source: Douyin@Mr. Grumpy)

(Image source: Douyin@Mr. Grumpy)

(Image source: Douyin@Mr. Grumpy)

(Image source: Douyin@Mr. Grumpy)

After Liu Yi learned that he had cancer, he expressed his feelings in a post on social platforms:

“God really gave me a big surprise this year, when I am 24 years old and it is my birth year. Now that things have happened, I can only face them with courage and not let the disease defeat me!”

She often shared her cancer experience, worked hard after surgery or chemotherapy, and went to Xishuangbanna, Yunnan when her condition improved. Her positive attitude in fighting the disease has received encouragement and encouragement from many netizens.

On April 5th this year, Liu Yi’s family held a 25th birthday party for her and prepared a bouquet and cake. She was sitting in a wheelchair and was weak, but she still joyfully cut the cake and accepted the blessings of family and friends. Unfortunately, two days after her birthday, Liu Yi passed away on the afternoon of April 7 due to her worsening condition. Her family announced her obituary on social media platforms.

12 Signs of Colorectal Cancer Diarrhea and weight loss are warning signs

Before Liu Yi was diagnosed with cancer, he had suffered from diarrhea for a long time and had undergone severe weight loss. These are all signs of colorectal cancer. According to the Hong Kong Cancer Online Resource Center, colorectal cancer patients most commonly experience the following 12 major symptoms:

Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in Hong Kong. According to the latest statistics, it has claimed nearly 2,300 lives in 2021 alone. The incidence rate is also the second highest, with nearly 5,900 new cases per year.

How can we spot early warning signs? According to the Hong Kong Hospital Authority, common symptoms of colorectal cancer include abnormal stools (bloody, black, mucus or rectal bleeding, in the form of streaks), persistent constipation or diarrhea, and the urge to defecate after defecating. Also, unexplained weight loss, lower abdominal discomfort, cold hands and feet, fatigue, rapid heartbeat, asthma, pale complexion, dizziness, etc. they can also be signs of colorectal cancer.

Poor nutrition increases the risk of bowel cancer Warning: 5 main causes

The Cancer Online Resource Center also pointed out that the causes of colorectal cancer are related to dietary habits. The five main high-risk factors are as follows:

In addition to eating more animal fats and eating fewer fiber-rich vegetables, inactivity, family history and long-term inflammation of the colon increase the risk of colorectal cancer.

6 tips to prevent colorectal cancer: eat 10 more foods to reduce your risk

How to avoid getting colorectal cancer? According to the Hong Kong Department of Health, maintaining six healthy lifestyle habits can reduce your chance of developing colorectal cancer. The department reminds us that eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains and eating less meat and animal fats can help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. Additionally, quitting smoking, drinking alcohol and exercising more are key prevention methods.

The international academic journal “JAMA Internal Medicine” published a study in 2015 that analyzed the eating habits of 77,659 people and found that, compared to non-vegetarians, people who adopt vegetarian habits have a 22% lower risk of breast cancer. colorectal. In a vegetarian diet, if fish is added (i.e. fish-based vegetarian diet), the risk of colorectal cancer is significantly reduced by 43%. Research shows that 10 foods can effectively reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

10 foods to prevent colorectal cancer

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