Health sector raises awareness of the importance of early detection of colon cancer

The Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation, the Foundation of Primary Health Care and the Qatar Cancer Society, is working to raise public awareness of colon cancer, the importance of prevention , early detection of cancer and screening programs available in Qatar.
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in men with 94 cases and ranks third among the most common cancers in women, with 51 cases. Among the total cases of cancer in women, and the highest number of injuries in the age group of 50 to 59 years, while more than 50% of cases were diagnosed in the group of age over 55 years.
Catherine Gillespie, Director of the National Cancer Control Program at the Ministry of Public Health, emphasized the need for all caregivers to work together during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March to encourage individuals to think about their health.

10 thousand people
"Over the last three years, the dedication of the Life for Life team has led to a unified vision of public awareness by raising awareness of the importance of cancer screening," said Dr. Sheikha Abu Sheikha, director of early detection programs at PHC. At the right time, in 2018, intestinal cancer was detected in 10,803 people and, since the program's launch, more than 25,000 people have been screened. "
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"It is possible to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by altering lifestyle and early detection through systematic screening," said Dr. Mohammed Abu Nada, Colorectal Surgery Manager at Hamad Medical Corporation.
"As part of our ongoing efforts to reduce cancer in the community, we launched our Healthy Food campaign, which aims to raise awareness about risk factors for colorectal cancer and to focus on colorectal cancer. importance of early detection to prevent disease, "said Heba Nasser, Diagnosis and Treatment Through Conferences, Workshops and Outreach Activities Targeting Various Sectors in Qatar.
Colorectal cancer, also called intestinal cancer, usually begins with sebaceous polyps of the colon and these polyps develop over time into malignant tumors. These polyps can be detected by screening and elimination before they develop into malignant tumors. Early detection tests are the best way to prevent cancer, as they can detect early-stage colon cancer and ensure effective cancer treatment.
Simple preventative measures such as high protein food intake, smoking cessation and an active lifestyle can reduce the risk of contracting the disease. However, regular screening for colon cancer and rectal cancer is still one of the most important precautionary measures, as colorectal cancer can occur and sometimes develop without symptoms or warning signs.