General Surgery Specialist Dr. Emran Kuzey Avcı at Izmir Private Gazi Hospital warned against colon cancer and emphasized the importance of early diagnosis.
Who is at risk?
Individuals over 50 years of age, those with a family history of colorectal cancer, those leading a sedentary life, and those consuming excessive red meat are in the risk group. However, due to irregular nutrition today, this disease has started to be seen at younger ages as well.
Which symptoms should be observed?
Long-term constipation or diarrhea, blood in the stool, changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, and unexplained weight loss are among the most important symptoms.
How is early diagnosis made?
The gold standard is colonoscopy. During colonoscopy, we can remove polyps that have not yet turned into cancer. This prevents cancer from forming. Even if the disease has developed, we can catch it at a very early stage and offer a chance for complete treatment.
What is the treatment approach at Gazi Hospital?
We perform our surgeries with our experienced team in cancer surgery, fully complying with laparoscopic and oncological surgery rules. Our aim is to completely rid the patient of the tumor while keeping their quality of life at the highest level.