More younger adults diagnosed with early-onset colorectal cancer in Singapore

[arcturuz]

https://www.straitstimes.com/life/m...th-early-onset-colorectal-cancer-in-singapore

Mr Ambrose Lee was 36 in 2022 when he found out he had colon cancer.


SINGAPORE – Mr Ambrose Lee was 36 when he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer – a disease that usually strikes those in their 50s and older.

In July 2022, he experienced heart palpitations and shortness of breath. He would feel unusually winded after walking short distances, something he attributed to the lingering effects of a Covid-19 infection.

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[yesman2978]

In July 2022, he experienced heart palpitations and shortness of breath. He would feel unusually winded after walking short distances, something he attributed to the lingering effects of a Covid-19 infection.

Many buibuis also have these symptoms leh

 

[Ironside]

In July 2022, he experienced heart palpitations and shortness of breath. He would feel unusually winded after walking short distances, something he attributed to the lingering effects of a Covid-19 infection.

Many buibuis also have these symptoms leh

That is anemia.

 

[buttbERry]

whats the reason for this

 

[arcturuz]

whats the reason for this

Processed meat, alcohol, smoking, genetic, obesity, lack of exercise

 

[buttbERry]

Processed meat, alcohol, smoking, genetic

indeed need to watch what one eat or drink

 

[hctawsgs]

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[lifeisinforashock]

Covid era, less exercise n more unhealthy food n lifestyle.

 

[optimus_prime888]

Go for colonoscopy. However scary it might sound, it can save your life.

 

[cstanhwz]

If it happened recent years, need to find out the "common denominator" that causes it lor.

 

[seeseelooklook]

https://www.straitstimes.com/life/m...th-early-onset-colorectal-cancer-in-singapore

Mr Ambrose Lee was 36 in 2022 when he found out he had colon cancer.


SINGAPORE – Mr Ambrose Lee was 36 when he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer – a disease that usually strikes those in their 50s and older.

In July 2022, he experienced heart palpitations and shortness of breath. He would feel unusually winded after walking short distances, something he attributed to the lingering effects of a Covid-19 infection.

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Is it because of the proliferation of processed food?

 

[seeseelooklook]

Processed meat, alcohol, smoking, genetic, obesity, lack of exercise

I also feel it is largely due to processed food.

 

[jywy2005]

Colonoscopy is one of the screenings recommended for people above 50s. Just ask your polyclinic to refer.

I just did mine 2 years ago. Apart from the unpleasant preparation (drink 3 litres of the horrible mixture), it was done under sedation. Day surgery. If didn’t detect any polyps, next round will be in 10 years time, otherwise every year must go back.

 

[seeseelooklook]

Last time my era, all the food were prepared from fresh food.

The only processed food I recalled eating was bread, canned sardine, AAA salted veggies. No such thing as fast food.

Now so many things are processed, and fast food are everywhere.

 

[lampano]

got head no tail
36, he look like 40s except that panda sneaker

 

[carey]

Processed meat, alcohol, smoking, genetic, obesity, lack of exercise

You forgot bubble tea

 

[carey]

I also feel it is largely due to processed food.

Stress as well - too many people are stressed out by the high cost of living

 

[coyote]

https://www.straitstimes.com/life/m...th-early-onset-colorectal-cancer-in-singapore

Mr Ambrose Lee was 36 in 2022 when he found out he had colon cancer.


SINGAPORE – Mr Ambrose Lee was 36 when he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer – a disease that usually strikes those in their 50s and older.

In July 2022, he experienced heart palpitations and shortness of breath. He would feel unusually winded after walking short distances, something he attributed to the lingering effects of a Covid-19 infection.

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Morale of the story, don't anyhow blame COVID-19... Do your regular health screening. I just did my colonoscopy and gastroscopy together... Singapore has comprehensive healthcare, don't waste it.

 

[midnightinparis]

Colonoscopy is one of the screenings recommended for people above 50s. Just ask your polyclinic to refer.

I just did mine 2 years ago. Apart from the unpleasant preparation (drink 3 litres of the horrible mixture), it was done under sedation. Day surgery. If didn’t detect any polyps, next round will be in 10 years time, otherwise every year must go back.

I 30+ alr go for colonoscopy Liao haha

covered by insurance

 

[mikezuper]

Stress as well - too many people are stressed out by the high cost of living

Stress can really disrupt your organs and affect your health

Why some can have butterfly in stomach, palpitation during stress period. If only for short time I think it is ok as it acts as signal to your body of danger. But imagine having it daily for long period of time.