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Understanding Colon Cancer: Prevention, Screening, and Treatment in Thais

Colon cancer It is a serious disease often found in Thais. Understanding information about the disease will help us prevent, screen and treat in a timely manner.

1. What is colon cancer?

Colon cancer occurs when cells in the colon or rectum grow abnormally. These cells divide and multiply. forming a malignant nodule

2. What are the warning signs of colon cancer?

  • Passage of stools containing blood
  • Chronic constipation or diarrhea
  • The stool is flat.
  • stomach ache
  • Weight loss
  • Tired
  • Loss of appetite
  • nausea
  • I felt like I couldn’t take all the photos.

3. What are the causes and risk factors of colon cancer?

  • age
  • inheritance
  • Eating habits: Eating processed red meat. Foods high in fat and low in dietary fiber
  • Obesity
  • to smoke
  • drinking alcohol
  • don’t exercise

4. What are the stages of colon cancer?

  • Stage 1: The cancer is inside the intestinal wall.
  • Stage 2: Cancer has spread to the muscle layer.
  • Stage 3: Cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.
  • Stage 4: The cancer has spread to other organs.

5. What are the methods for diagnosing colon cancer?

  • Blood analysis
  • Stool examination
  • Colonoscopy
  • Biopsy

6. What are the treatment options for colon cancer?

  • Surgery
  • Radiation
  • Chemotherapy
  • Targeted treatment
  • Immunotherapy

7. What are the chances of survival for colon cancer patients?

The chance of survival depends on the stage of the disease. The patient’s general health and care received

8. What are the side effects of colon cancer treatment?

Side effects will depend on the treatment method, such as vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, hair loss, numbness in the hands and feet.

9. What is self-care after colon cancer treatment?

  • Check the results according to your appointment
  • Change eating habits
  • Train regularly
  • Take care of your mental health

10. What resources are available on colon cancer?

  • hospital website
  • Website of the Association against Cancer
  • Public Health Agency

**Understanding colon cancer information It will help us prevent, screen and treat in a timely manner.

Don’t forget to check your health regularly. and changing eating habits To reduce the risk of colon cancer

Posted by: buay1975

## Source of information

Information about colon cancer in the topic “[10 คำถามที่พบบ่อย] Colon cancer information: Know it to understand the disease” comes from the following reliable sources:

**Hospital website:**

*Siriraj Piyamaharajakarun Hospital

*Bangkok Hospital

*Phyathai Hospital

**Cancer Association website:**

*Thailand Cancer Association

*Ramathibodi Foundation

**Public health agencies:**

* Department of Medical Services

*Office of the National Health Commission

**Other sources of information:**

*National Cancer Institute: [

* American Cancer Society

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