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There is a direct link between human rights and preventing the spread of cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This according to Lorraine Govender, national manager of health programmes for the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa), who was commenting on this year\u2019s World Health Day theme \u201cMy Health, My Right\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colorectal cancer (also known as colon cancer) awareness is being campaigned by Cansa during April, and its key messages align with the theme of World Health Day, which was held on Sunday (7 April).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHealth is everyone\u2019s fundamental right,\u201d Govender said. \u201cThere are three key concepts in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that play a vital role in reducing the risk of cancer: health and well-being, food and education.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cansa considers the right of access to sufficient healthy food and water to be the first step in illustrating how human rights influence cancer risk reduction. \u201cPart of our role is to constantly raise awareness about the inequalities and human-rights issues that impact cancer care and risk reduction in SA,\u201d Govender added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMany South Africans cannot afford healthy food and, out of necessity, subsist on food with a high sugar content and low nutritional value, sometimes leading to obesity and increasing the risk of cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Govender believes educational programmes are critical. \u201cThe more educated people are, the more likely it is that they will eat the right food, rich in fruit and vegetables and avoid processed meat and lessen red meat intake. They will also engage in physical activity, avoid obesity, stop drinking alcohol and using tobacco products and pay attention to the warning signs of cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She added SA also needs stronger policies and legislation, for example, The Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill, which can assist in lowering cancer-causing compounds (carcinogens) and the risk of cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In SA, the increase in negative lifestyle choices, such as eating more processed meat and less fruit and vegetables, not being active, smoking and alcohol consumption may have led to a dramatic increase in the incidence of colorectal cancer among both men and women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1989, it was the 10th most common cancer diagnosed in men and women. Fast forward to 2019 and the National Cancer Registry ranked it among the five foremost cancers, second among men and third among women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWhat makes matters worse is that there often aren\u2019t symptoms in the early stages of colorectal cancer, and when symptoms do occur, they are often misdiagnosed,\u201d said Dr Fatima Bhabha, a general practitioner and colon cancer survivor. \u201cThis means that many people are diagnosed only when the disease has progressed to an advanced stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPeople who suspect they may have colorectal cancer should speak to their healthcare provider as soon as they can. Treatment is more likely to be successful if the disease is caught in its early stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat said, even if people don\u2019t think they have colorectal cancer, they should have regular screenings for the disease. Studies have shown that screening can reduce both the incidence and mortality through early detection and the removal of precancerous growths. Also be aware of any blood or abnormal changes as these must be investigated.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Screening methods include stool-based tests, which are non-invasive. The most common of these tests is the faecal occult blood (FOB) test, which detects hidden blood in the stool which may indicate the need for further testing. FOB tests are available at certain Cansa Care Centres. Cansa will provide a referral letter to your healthcare provider for further investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are other factors that may increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer in addition to lifestyle choices. Most cases present in people in their 50s or older, so the risk of developing it increases with age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family history also plays a part. A history of colorectal cancer or certain genetic conditions, such as Lynch Syndrome and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), can increase the risk. Another risk is a personal history of previous incidence of colorectal cancer or the presence of certain types of growths or polyps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 changes in bowel movements, such as, diarrhoea, constipation, or narrowing of the stool; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 blood in the stool (rectal bleeding), that is either bright red or dark and tarlike; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 abdominal cramps, pain or bloating that won\u2019t go away; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 unexplained weight loss that is sudden and not due to a weight-loss diet; and <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 feeling constantly tired and lacking energy, even with enough rest and iron deficiency anaemia due to chronic bleeding, causing fatigue, weakness and paleness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cansa offers an online lifestyle risk assessment tool that helps to identify lifestyle factors that may increase cancer risk. It also provides recommendations on how to change behaviour to lower cancer risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several colorectal cancer patients have a portion of their bowel and\/or colon removed, and need a permanent stoma (opening in the abdomen that connects to the digestive or urinary system to allow waste to be diverted from the body). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cansa provides support to patients adapting to living with a stoma as well as offering a range of stoma products and accessories. The Cansa Tele Stoma Support Service offers online consultations for stoma patients and their families. Call the Cansa Help Desk on 0800 226 622 to make an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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