Ana thefto has revealed through social networks that her sister, Tina thefto, is in the process of treatment of cancer at the advanced stage
Last Wednesday (5), Ana thefto He revealed that his sister, Tina theftoHe is facing advanced intestinal cancer. The presenter also said it was decided to transform the trajectory into a series of documentaries entitled I chose to winIn order to reflect a message of strength and hope for other patients who was also diagnosed with the disease.
“There are 11 powerful chapters, in which he shares everything he learned about strength, faith and resilience. Now we want this story to reach even more people”The presenter said in a post on social networks.
In 2021, Tina received the diagnosis and, so far, has crossed more than 55 chemotherapy sessions and also surgery. “At no time has he let pain call his story. On the contrary: he has always chosen to win”He highlighted the artist.
Understand the disease
With a growing incidence from the age of 50, the colon -retto tumor develops in the large intestine, also called colon or in the rectum. It is also worth remembering that the main type is adenocarcinoma and, in about 90% of cases, it comes from polyps in the region which, if not identified and treated, can change over the years, becoming evil. According to data from the National Cancer Institute (Inca), it is estimated that in the three-year period 2023-2025 there are 45,6.30 cases of illness in men and women every year.
“Although the disease is often silent, the patient should observe if there are changes in intestinal habit, such as constipation, diarrhea, declaration of the feces, absence of relief after the evacuation (as if all the faecal content was not eliminated), masses palpable in the abdomen, blood of feces, abdominal pain, weight loss for no apparent reason, weakness and fatigue “explains Artur Ferreira, oncologist of Oncoclínica São Paulo.
Risk factors include: consumption of diets rich in ultra -elaborate and scarce vegetable foods, high consumption of red meat, overweight and obesity, physical inactivity, smoke and presence of intestinal inflammatory diseases such as ulcerative rulings. Ereitarian factors are also important, but the expert underlines that they exert less influence on the emergence of colon cancer -around the listed causes.
In most cases, fortunately the colon -termination cancer is curable. However, it is essential that the diagnosis occurs soon, thus increasing the success of the treatment.
Therefore, early monitoring, if indicated correctly, is important that the tumor is identified in its initial phase. “Unlike breast cancer, for example, in which the disease is identified with routine exams usually in the early stages, already installed, the colon -retto cancer can be discovered in its early phase with colonoscopy. Once diagnosed, The multidisciplinary team will evaluate each case individually, selection of the most appropriate strategies and options for each patient “, Comments on the Oncoclínica oncoclínica oncoclínica.
The treatments for the neoplasm of the colon -Retto can be grouped in two types:
Local treatments (surgery, radiotherapy, embolization and ablation): act directly on the tumor without affecting the rest of the body. They can be performed in the early stages of the disease or in isolated metastases.
Systemic treatments (chemotherapy, immunotherapy or target therapies): in this group we include oral (compressed) or intravenous (veins) drugs, applying directly to the bloodstream. They act globally in the body and can be indicated both with the aim of healing and palliative.
Although quite widespread, colon -termination cancer is still a reason for many doubts that end up creating beliefs that do not correspond to reality on the disease and can even stop diagnosis and management. Subsequently, Artur Ferreira clarifies the ten myths and main truths about the disease:
All people who have colon -termination cancer must use the colostomy bag
MYTH. Colostomy (situation in which the intestine externalizes through an orifice on the wall of the abdomen for the elimination of the feces) is a strategy used only in some cases of colon cancer, for example: after medical emergency as obstructions or perforations Intestinal, interventional emergency or tumors located the anal channel or the lowest part of the rectum.
With the evolution of surgical techniques and the optimization of patient assistance, the probability of a person needs colostomy drastically reduced.
If necessary, the procedure is performed to allow temporarily or permanently elimination for the bag for a temporarily or permanent collection bag, depending on the case.
Temporary colostomy is indicated when the disease that affects the colon can be treated and should reconstruct intestinal transit in the near future. The definitive colostomy is performed when the problem that blocks the intestinal path cannot be corrected or when surgical treatment involves removing the anus or the final part of the rectum, making it impractical to reconstruct the intestinal transit.
Those who have the intestine in prison are more at risk of developing colon -termination cancer
Depends. In theory, an increased risk of colon carcinoma -retto can be observed in patients with trapped intestine (constipation), since prolonged intestine transit times can increase the time of exposure to the intestinal wall to substances that stimulate the emergence of the feces present (carcinogens).
In addition, the constipation alters the local bacterial flora and recent research suggest that intestinal infections by specific bacteria can increase the risk of colon -terrible tumors.
However, it should be clear that the intestine in prison is not a classic risk factor and the results on this relationship are in conflict. More importance deserve in this context: age, obesity, physical inactivity, diets rich in red meat and poor in vegetables/fibers, diabetes and smoke.
Men are more likely to have colon -receipt cancer
REAL. The difference is not so big (therefore it does not motivate the differences in the guidelines of monitoring of diseases according to sex), but it exists. In absolute terms and all over the world, male individuals are more likely to have colon cancer -retto. The world estimate for the year 2020 underlined about 1.9 million new cases, about 1.1 million new cases in men and 800,000 new cases in women.
If a polyp is detected, it is certain that cancer will soon appear
MYTH. It is a fact that most of the colon -receipt tumors derive from the malignant transformation of intestinal polyps, but only a small portion of these polyps will progress in tumors. For this reason, when a polyp is detected in the colonoscopy examination, it should be removed and analyzed by a pathologist
Eating red meat and excess transformed meat can lead to colon cancer -retto
REAL. The diets rich in red meat and transformed meats are associated with a higher risk of colon cancer emergency, as ratified in the 2015 World Health Organization report (WHO). A per day of red meat and 50 grams per Day of transformed meat. Ideally, the consumption of this type of food is limited to a maximum of two times a week and, in other meals, replaced by white meats, eggs, soy derivatives and other sources of protein.
Colon -retto cancer always has symptoms – therefore, if there is no pain in the region, it is not necessary to worry
MYTH. This is valid not only for colon -terrible tumors, but also for all types of tumors in general: the absence of symptoms does not mean the absence of illness. It is also important to note that in the early stages, tumors usually do not generate symptoms and, when present, can be confused with a malaise of passage, such as non -specific abdominal pain, weight loss for no apparent reason or any change in the evacuation model . Therefore, it is important to be aware of routine controls and respect for monitoring nominations led by the medical team.
Some inflammatory diseases may increase the risk of colon cancer –
REAL. Among the factors related to the emergence of colon -termination tumors, inflammatory intestinal diseases are well -known causes associated with an increase in risk. In the case of severe and extended retocolitis, for example, the risk of developing colon -receptor carcinoma can be 5 to 15 times higher than the general population.
It is always possible to prevent
MYTH. Among the risk factors of colon cancer, as previously stated, it is possible to observe a relationship with food and life habits, as well as previous health conditions. As a form of prevention, the oncologist strengthens that it is necessary to follow some guidelines.
“You should invest in a diet rich in fiber and a lesser ingestion of red and transformed meats, practicing physical activities, avoid alcoholic beverages and smoking and physically active and with an adequate weight. In addition, it is important to study whether the patient has chronic intestinal inflammatory diseases, such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis and, if present, treat them. The observation of all these points certainly reduces the risk, but it does not completely eliminate it “Artur Ferreira concludes.
Source: Terra
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