Vinmec - A prestigious address for colorectal cancer detection, screening and treatment

This is an automatically translated article.

If colorectal cancer is detected early, the treatment success rate will be up to 90%, but it will only be 10% when detected at a late stage. Periodic colorectal cancer screening will be the most effective method to protect our health against this dangerous cancer. Currently, Vinmec has been a leading medical facility in the field of colorectal cancer detection and screening.
Vinmec has been a leading medical facility in the field of colorectal cancer detection and screening

1. Colorectal cancer and what you should know

Colorectal cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the colon or rectum divide out of control, eventually forming a malignant tumor.
According to age and sex statistics, the incidence of colorectal cancer and mortality is higher in men than in women. The disease usually occurs at the age of 40-45 years and has a flare-up more than the 75-80 year old group.
Colorectal cancer, like most other cancers, rarely causes symptoms in its early stages. Therefore, most patients only go to the doctor when there are signs such as:
Prolonged digestive disorders: such as bad breath, or belching, heartburn, abdominal cramps, pain in the abdomen before or after when eat. There may also be anorexia, dyspepsia, abdominal distension, bowel movements many times a day... Abnormal weight loss Thin, narrow stools compared to normal Blood in stools: Accompanied bowel movements bright red blood, dripping, coating the stool. Fatigue and weakness: This is the most common sign of cancer but the most overlooked because it is often associated with anemia caused by blood loss in the stool. However, at that time, the disease was at a late stage, with little chance of treatment and high mortality.
According to the study, the 5-year survival rate of patients with stage I, II, III, IV of colorectal cancer is 94%, 84%, 44% and 8% respectively. This suggests that if detected early, early treatment is the key to effectively improve cancer in the gastrointestinal tract.
So when to screen for colorectal cancer?
Vinmec Oncologist Aleksei Bogdanov said, “People 45 and older should regularly have colonoscopy and blood tests. If no cancerous cells can be found in the biopsy, a colonoscopy should be performed once a year. For people with a family history of colorectal cancer, a more thorough examination and screening is required, starting at the age of 25.

2. Methods of colorectal cancer screening

There are 3 ways to detect and screen for colorectal cancer :
2.1 Check your own health Based on age difference: Colorectal cancer usually appears in middle age, around 40- 45 years old. If you are in this age group, and feel yourself showing signs of blood in the stool, you should see a doctor to detect and rule out the risk of colorectal cancer. Observe the way of defecation and the color of blood in the stool: People with hemorrhoids and colorectal cancer all have in common that they have blood in their stools. However, their colors are different. People with hemorrhoids, when defecating, will have fresh blood, separate blood not mixed with stool, blood flows out after defecation, that is, stools first, then blood flows later. But for people at risk of colorectal cancer, the blood in the stool is usually darker in color and most of the blood is mixed with the stool. Self-examination of the anus: If you feel hard lumps like mustard flowers, or if the edges are raised but the center is indented like an ulcer, then these are evidence to suspect you may have cancer. Colorectal. If, after sticking your finger in to examine, you find sticky blood fluid, you should immediately go to the hospital for an endoscopy examination.

2.2 Screening for colorectal cancer using medical screening methods Colon cancer screening using medical screening methods
Fecal occult blood test (FOBT): due to the blood vessels of polyps or masses Colorectal polyps are often vulnerable to the passage of stool. That's why colorectal cancer often causes bleeding, blood in the stool. However, if the amount of blood is small, it is not visible to the naked eye, it means the disease is in the early stages, so it is necessary to do a blood test in the stool. However, blood in the stool can be caused by many causes such as polyps, ulcerative colitis, cancer, hemorrhoids... Therefore, if the test is positive, you need a flexible colonoscopy to check. 2.3 Colonoscopy: A method to evaluate the entire colon and rectum. If polyps are found, doctors can remove them and also perform biopsies of some tissue samples to look for cancer cells. In addition to helping to detect cancer early, colonoscopy can also detect other diseases in the colon and rectum. Periodic colonoscopy in people over 50 years old is an effective method to prevent and detect cancer early, reducing the risk of death by up to 70%.

3. Why should colorectal cancer screening and treatment in Vinmec?

As the first health system in Vietnam to have an international general hospital that meets JCI global medical standards, Vinmec has been trying to master modern methods and techniques for detection, screening and treatment. colorectal cancer treatment.
In particular, Vinmec Oncology Department is the first Oncology Department in Vietnam to be fully equipped with cancer treatment modalities: From surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, treatment pain and palliative care.
The diagnosis is made carefully: Blood tests, X-rays, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, myelogram, myelogram, biopsy, immunohistochemistry, diagnosis by biopsy molecular science.
The process of treating cancer, including colorectal cancer, is closely coordinated with many specialties: Center for Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory Testing, Cardiology, Stem Cells and Technology genes; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Endocrinology, Department of Rehabilitation, Department of Psychology, Department of Nutrition, Department of Pain Treatment and Palliative Care.
Especially, now Vinmec has deployed the method of treating colorectal cancer with robot surgery with many advantages:
Robotic surgery for colorectal cancer at Vinmec Times City hospital
Unlimited vision as traditional, optimal quality images with greater accuracy. The robot has 4 hands, equivalent to 2 surgeons, which eliminates unnecessary vibrations (hand tremors). Able to operate in difficult positions, can move freely at 6 angles, wriggle into the smallest and deep cavities. Safe, minimize the risk of complications, surgical infection. Less pain compared to conventional surgery. Less blood loss, quick recovery, reduced hospital stay. Ensure aesthetics due to very small surgical scars.

Vinmec Oncologist Aleksei Bogdanov also said: “Colorectal cancer can be treated easily, improving quality of life if the patient is detected at an early stage. Therefore, even if you are not experiencing troubling symptoms, it is still a good idea to have regular check-ups.” So, to protect the health of yourself and your loved ones, start by booking a routine check-up with Dr. Vinmec to screen for colorectal cancer today!
Any questions about cancer screening and treatment at Vinmec, please make an appointment on the website for service.

Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.