By Tricitynews
Chandigarh 18th
Mar, 2019:- Colorectal
cancer Awareness campaign was organised by the Deptt. of Radiotherapy and
Oncology in Radiotherapy OPD 4th floor B Block. Prof Rakesh
Kapoor elaborated about the healthy lifestyle practices and the warning signs
of colorectal cancer to the attendants of patients and the
public. The risk factors include male sex, family history, genetic
factors, syndrome like inflammatory bowel disease, abdominal radiation, renal
transplantation, obesity, diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance. Increased
consumption of red and processed meat, use of tobacco, alcohol and lack of
fibre in diet, less consumption of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables
contribute to increased risk of colorectal cancer.
This initiative
was a part of colorectal cancer awareness month and the slogan for this
year is Don't Assume. Colorectal
cancer is among the top five cancers globally and is a lethal cancer.
Dr Rakesh
Kapoor said that avoidance of risk factors can decrease the incidence of this
cancer and recognition of early warning signs can help in detection at early
stage thus offering a curative treatment.
About 200
patients and their attendants were distributed healthy snacks like fruit and
milk along with education material in the Radiotherapy OPD.
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