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Danger Signals for Bowel Cancer
The consumption of processed meats like sujuk, sausages, and salami, along with excessive red meat, seriously increases the risk of colon cancer. Furthermore, a low-fiber (roughage-free) diet lacking vegetables and fruits prolongs the time stool stays in the bowel, causing toxins to damage the intestinal wall.
If you have a history of colon cancer or adenomatous polyps in your first-degree relatives (mother, father, sibling), your risk of developing cancer is 2 to 3 times higher than the general population.
A state of chronic inflammation in the inner lining of the bowel lasting for many years, such as Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's disease, disrupts the structure of cells and directly increases the risk of cancerization (mutation).
Excess fat accumulation (obesity), particularly around the waist, stimulates hormones that trigger bowel cancer. Regular and heavy alcohol and cigarette consumption (carcinogens in tobacco are swallowed and reach the bowel) paves the way for polyp formation.
The information on this page is for general health advice. Please consult specialized physicians for personalized treatment or advice.
