Providing information about colon cancer, which is very common in the society, Denizli Private Surgery Hospital General Surgery Specialist Dr. Nazmi Yaşar Sayım made statements about the symptoms and treatment methods of cancer.
Denizli Private Surgery Hospital General Surgery Specialist Nazmi Yaşar Sayım, who gave information about colon cancer, known as colon cancer, which is very common in the society, gave information about what to pay attention to. Stating that patients usually come with complaints such as constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hidden bleeding and related weakness and weight loss, Uz. Prof. Dr. Sayım stated that patients should go to the doctor at least once every 2 years, especially after the age of 40.
“Large intestine cancers are a very common health problem in the society”
General Surgery Specialist Nazmi Yaşar Sayım, who explained after which disorders colon cancer can occur, said, “Colon cancers, i.e. large intestine cancers, are a very common health problem in the society. Patients usually apply to us with complaints about changes in defecation habits, such as constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hidden bleeding, related weakness and weight loss. After the diagnosis of colon cancer, the first treatment is surgical treatment, but sometimes treatments can change if they do not exceed the surgical limits. Afterwards, chemotherapy and radiotherapy reports can be added according to the pathology report or in addition to these.”
“Especially after the age of 40, it is necessary to visit a doctor once every 2 years”
Stating that when something other than normal defecation habits is noticed and a bleeding is seen, a doctor should definitely be consulted and especially after the age of 40, a doctor should be seen at least once every 2 years and fiber foods should be a must in nutrition, Uz. Dr. Sayım said, “Patients should definitely consult a doctor when they notice something out of their normal defecation habits or when they see bleeding. We recommend colonoscopy examinations at least once every 2 years, especially after the age of 40. Our citizens should pay attention to their nutrition. It is important to stay away from alcohol and smoking. They need to eat fiber foods, at least in nutritional conditions,” he said.
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