"Many people have asymptomatic cancer, and it's very frightening"... What is the worst lifestyle habit?

☆Top 1-3 in mortality rates: lung cancer – liver cancer – colon cancer

 

A common symptom of cancer occurrence is weight loss.

 

However, this is also a case where the condition has progressed quite far, not just initial symptoms.

 

Rapid weight loss over a few months without dieting or exercise may indicate cancer.

 

You only go to the hospital when you're seriously ill.

 

Treatment is rushed only when symptoms such as pain appear.

 

The reason why cancer is frightening and has the highest mortality rate is that in many cases, there are no symptoms even in the early stages or when it reaches 3 to 4 centimeters.

 

Since it doesn't hurt, I don't think about going to the hospital.

 

If pain appears after some time has passed, it is often a sign of metastasis, making treatment very difficult.

 

Let's review the symptoms of major cancers once again to raise awareness.

 

☆ Too many cancer patients... The top 3 causes of death are lung cancer, liver cancer, and colon cancer.

 

According to the national cancer registration statistics announced in December last year, the number of new cancer patients in 2021 was 277,523, an increase of 10.8% compared to 27,002 in 2020.

 

In men, the most common cancers occurred in the following order: lung cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, and thyroid cancer.

 

Women are most commonly affected by breast cancer, followed by thyroid cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer, and pancreatic cancer.

 

According to data from the National Statistical Office, the ranking of cancer mortality rates is lung cancer – liver cancer – colon cancer – pancreatic cancer – stomach cancer.

 

Most of these are cancers that appear late with symptoms, making treatment difficult.

 

General symptoms, weight loss... This also indicates a fairly advanced stage.

 

Weight loss can be considered a common symptom of cancer occurrence.

 

However, this is also a case where the condition has progressed quite far, not an early symptom.

 

This is because cancer cells grow significantly larger and absorb nutrients from the body.

 

Rapid weight loss over a few months without dieting or exercise may indicate cancer.

 

Weakness, fatigue, abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite, and indigestion may also be present.

 

 

 

If there is a family history of cancer, the likelihood of developing cancer is higher.

 

What are the symptoms of cancers with high mortality rates?… In the case of lung cancer, liver cancer, and pancreatic cancer

 

Lung cancer in women had as many as 10,1440 patients in 2021.

 

80-90% are non-smokers, so many cases are overlooked in lung cancer development.

 

There are 21,176 men.

 

Initially, there are no symptoms, and coughing appears only when the cancer enlarges.

 

Some people even mistake it for cigarette smoke or bronchial issues.

 

 

 

If coughing up blood and difficulty breathing are also present, it indicates significant progression.

 

 

 

Early and intermediate stage liver cancer has almost no symptoms.

 

Pain in the upper right abdomen, a palpable lump, abdominal bloating, and jaundice indicate a fairly advanced stage.

 

There are 11,207 male patients and 3,924 female patients. Hepatitis B and C viruses are the greatest risk factors, making regular check-ups important.

 

Pancreatic cancer, which is more difficult to detect early due to fewer symptoms compared to other cancers, can cause abdominal pain and jaundice when it progresses significantly.

 

There are 4,592 male patients and 4,280 female patients.

 

What are the main symptoms of colon cancer and stomach cancer?

 

Colorectal cancer occurred in 19,142 men and 13,609 women.

 

Initially, there are no symptoms, but as it progresses, the most significant change is in bowel habits.

 

Diarrhea, constipation, discomfort after bowel movements, bloody stool with sticky mucus, thinner stool than before, abdominal discomfort (abdominal pain, bloating).

 

There are 19,533 male and 9,828 female stomach cancer patients.

 

Initially, symptoms such as heartburn may occur, but they are easy to ignore.

 

If it progresses significantly, symptoms such as discomfort in the upper abdomen, bloating, pain, indigestion, and loss of appetite may appear.

 

Quit smoking first and pay attention to regular check-ups.

 

If you want to prevent cancer, you must first quit smoking. You should also avoid secondhand smoke.

 

The primary risk factor for many cancers, including lung cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, esophageal cancer, and bladder cancer, is cigarette smoke.

 

Colon cancer and stomach cancer can be reliably detected early through endoscopy.

 

Even if it is scary and bothersome, you must undergo regular check-ups.

 

Liver cancer requires attention not only to alcohol abstinence but also to the prevention and management of hepatitis B and C viruses.

 

You must pay attention to your body to fight cancer.