Early colorectal cancer progression is dormant

Colorectal cancer is a fairly common disease both in the world and in our country, and the rate of disease detection is increasing. According to the City Cancer Center. HCM City (1997) has 4,448 cancer patients, of which:

  • Among women, it is ranked third after cervical cancer and breast cancer
  • In the male ranks fourth after lung cancer, liver cancer and stomach cancer
  • The United States: accounts for 14% of cancers in men and 15% of cancers in women.

Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer

Early cancer symptoms are very dormant.

  • People> 40 years old complain of insidious abdominal pain
  • Change in bowel habits: diarrhea, constipation, diarrhea mixed with constipation
  • Small stool, bloody stools, bloody discharge (gross or microscopic)
  • Fatigue, weight loss, unintended anemia
  • Palpable abdominal tumors, usually in late-stage colon cancer

How to Prevent Cancer or Find It Early

According to published research data, 5-year survival rates of patients with stage I, II, III and IV of rectal cancer are 94%, 84%, 44% and 8% respectively. It shows that if detected early, early treatment is the key to improving cancer effectiveness. This makes the ability to treat the disease more effective, less expensive and brings better prognosis.

When the above manifestations, though a sensitive issue, do not let that be the main barrier of yourself and life. Rectal cancer does not hesitate to destroy the health of yourself and your loved ones. Therefore, sensitive psychology should be adopted and perform screening for rectal cancer to understand your health status.

Doctors Department of Gastroenterology City International Hospital said that if the disease is detected at an early stage, the cure rate is up to 90%. Many people have lived healthier for more than 20 years after finding the disease. So how to identify symptoms and prevent this disease effectively?

Get regular screenings and screenings for greater peace of mind with a healthy body and prompt treatment for early illness detection.

Early screening - Clearly effective

Getting screening tests regularly may find colorectal (colon) cancers early, when treatment is likely to work best. In order to encourage people to have a health check, to perform an early screening for stomach & colorectal cancer, City International Hospital organizes a seminar on "Screening for stomach and colorectal cancer - Seeing symptoms is late ”to share how to recognize risks, complications and prevent disease.

  • Time: 8h30 - 11h45, Saturday 21-09-2019.
  • Place: Hall 4th floor, City International Hospital, No. 03 Street No. 17A - Binh Tri Dong B - Binh Tan - Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Feature speaker: The program has the participation of 02 experts in the field, Dr. Nguyen Phuoc Lam & Dr. Tran Vuong Thao Nghi & Dr Nguyen Van Khoa.

How to register:

  • Phone: 0909 802 936.
  • Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Thu Thuy)
  • Google form: http://bit.do/ung-thu-da-day-dai-truc-page

Check out our different Screening Packages for different needs  

For appointment or further screening service consultation, please contact:

  • Ms. Võ Thị Mỹ Liên: (8428) 6280 3333, ext. 8424
  • Ms. Nguyễn Thị Lệ: (8428) 6280 3333, ext. 8402

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