Two years ago, 57-year-old Aunt Chen found that her stools had become a little fine, irregular and occasionally constipated. She thought it was just that she was old and had a small problem, so she didn't care too much.
But this year, the situation is getting more and more wrong, with abdominal pain and bloating one after another. Aunt Chen couldn't stand it anymore and decided to go to the hospital to check it out. I did a colonoscopy, and the result scared her a lot - colon cancer!
Fortunately, after further examination, the doctor said that it was early and that endoscopic surgery would solve the problem.
Lying on the hospital bed, Aunt Chen had palpitations, thinking that her wife had always had some gastrointestinal discomfort, so she urged him to check it out. Who knows, a check is also colon cancer, and the situation is more serious than her.
"How can this be?" Aunt Chen had mixed feelings in her heart, could it be "husband and wife cancer"? Fortunately, the operation went smoothly, and her wife recovered well after the operation.
Aunt Chen now says that if you are not feeling well, you must check it as soon as possible, and don't wait until it is serious to regret it. This experience also sounded a wake-up call for her, health is a big deal, and you can't be sloppy!
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The root cause of cancer is the carcinogenesis of normal cells, which is often the result of a combination of internal and external factors.
Internal factors mainly include immune factors, endocrine factors, and genetics. Dysregulation of the immune system can cause the body to fail to remove abnormal cells in a timely manner, resulting in cancer.
Abnormal secretion of the endocrine system may also contribute to the development of cancer, such as the effect of estrogen on breast cancer.
In addition, genetic factors also play a key role. Certain genetic variants make individuals more susceptible to environmental influences, increasing the risk of cancer.
External factors include environment and lifestyle, among others. Pollutants in the air, water, and soil in the environment, such as chemicals, heavy metals, and radioactive substances, may induce genetic mutations in cells, leading to the occurrence of cancer.
In terms of lifestyle, bad habits such as smoking, alcohol consumption, unhealthy eating habits, and lack of exercise are considered to be important risk factors for the development of cancer. For example, smoking increases the risk of lung cancer, and a diet high in sugar and fat may increase the risk of gastrointestinal cancer.
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Cancer is usually not contagious because cancer cells are genetically mutated in their own normal cells, and they cannot be transmitted to others through contact or droplets like infectious diseases.
So, if a person develops cancer, there is no need to worry about infecting it to family members or others.
However, in some cases, couples or other people in close relationships may develop the same or different types of cancer at the same time or one after the other.
This phenomenon is known as "couple cancer". Couples who have lived together in a similar environment for a long time and have similar lifestyle and eating habits have increased the likelihood of developing cancer due to similar internal and external factors.
For example, if a person has a certain type of cancer, their spouse may also be affected by similar environmental factors and lifestyles, increasing the risk of cancer.
In addition, tensions between couples and family stresses may also adversely affect physical health, thereby contributing to the development of cancer.
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01Lung cancer
Lung cancer is a type of "marital cancer" between couples, especially when one partner smokes for a long time, and the other partner may also be affected by secondhand smoke.
In the environment where husband and wife live together, if there are factors such as decoration pollution and kitchen fumes, it will also increase the risk of lung cancer for both husband and wife.
Therefore, for couples who have been found to have lung cancer, the other partner should also be vigilant and take corresponding preventive measures, such as quitting smoking, strengthening ventilation, etc.
02 Cancers of the digestive system
Cancers of the digestive system, such as bowel cancer and stomach cancer, are often prone to become "marital cancer" because couples eat similar foods together for a long time.
If one of them is infected with Helicobacter pylori, it is easy to spread it to the other party, increasing the incidence of stomach cancer.
Therefore, couples should pay attention to food hygiene, avoid eating stale or unhygienic food, and have regular health check-ups.
03 Liver cancer
For couples with hepatitis B, liver cancer is also a type of cancer that can develop into "couple cancer".
The hepatitis B virus can be sexually transmitted to a spouse, increasing the risk of liver cancer. At the same time, factors such as unhealthy eating habits and eating moldy foods may also lead to the occurrence of liver cancer.
Therefore, couples who are known to have hepatitis B virus infection should pay more attention to personal hygiene and avoid unnecessary risk factors.
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Cancer prevention is an important and complex task, which requires a comprehensive consideration of the influence of internal and external factors, and effective measures to reduce the risk of disease. Here are some common ways to prevent cancer:
01Quit smoking and drinking, and stay cheerful
Quitting smoking and limiting alcohol intake is one of the important measures to prevent cancer. The chemicals in tobacco have been shown to be linked to a variety of cancers, including lung, mouth, and esophageal cancers, among others. Excessive alcohol intake has also been linked to an increased risk of cancer.
At the same time, maintaining an optimistic mindset and actively coping with life's challenges can also help reduce the risk of cancer.
02Be active and control your weight
Moderate physical activity helps to strengthen the immune system function, promote blood circulation, and reduce the accumulation of harmful substances in the body, thereby reducing the incidence of cancer.
It is also important to control your weight because obesity is associated with an increased risk of several cancers, such as breast, colon and prostate cancers.
03Healthy lifestyle and eating habits
Eating a regular and healthy diet is essential to prevent cancer. Excessive intake of foods high in salt, sugar, and fat, as well as processed and red meat, should be avoided.
Eating plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and foods rich in healthy fats can help reduce your risk of cancer.
04Pay attention to personal hygiene and sexual health
Practicing good personal hygiene, such as washing hands frequently and using clean and hygienic household items, can help reduce the spread of viruses and bacteria.
In addition, safe measures, such as the use of condoms, should be taken for sexually active life to prevent cancers associated with sexually transmitted diseases, such as cervical cancer.
05Stay away from carcinogens and pay attention to environmental hygiene
Minimizing exposure to carcinogens, such as chemicals, heavy metals, and radioactive materials, can help reduce the risk of cancer.
In addition, keeping the environment clean and ventilated and reducing indoor air pollution is also one of the important means to prevent cancer.
06Regular medical checkups
Regular physical health check-ups and cancer screening, such as early screening for breast cancer, cervical cancer, colon cancer, etc., can help early detection and treatment of potential cancer lesions, improve the cure rate and quality of life.
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