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Prostate, breast and lung cancer, among the most frequent in Colombia.
14/4/2023
Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body, according to Medline Plus, the US National Library of Medicine.
In fact, he pointed out that in 2020 almost 10 million deaths were attributed to this disease, that is, almost one in six of those registered.
He also pointed out that The most common types of cancer are breast, lung, colon and rectal, and prostate.
Additionally, Mayo Clinic, a non-profit entity dedicated to clinical practice, education and research, the signs and symptoms caused by cancer vary depending on the part of the body affected and some are:
- Fatigue.
- Lump or area of thickening that can be felt under the skin.
- Weight changes, such as unintentional weight gain or loss.
- Skin changes, such as yellowing, darkening or redness of the skin, sores that do not heal, or changes in existing moles.
- Changes in bowel or bladder evacuation habits.
- Persistent cough or shortness of breath.
- Difficulty to swallow.
- Hoarseness.
- Persistent indigestion or discomfort following eating.
- Persistent muscle or joint pain, without apparent cause.
- Fever or persistent night sweats, without apparent cause.
- Unexplained bleeding or bruising.
However, it should be noted that alcohol increases the risk of cancer, because according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), When you drink alcohol, the body converts it into a chemical called acetaldehyde. Acetaldehyde damages DNA and does not allow the body to repair the damage.
Similarly, he added that DNA is the “instruction manual” of cells that controls their growth and normal functioning. When DNA is damaged, a cell can begin to grow out of control and form a cancerous tumor.
Meanwhile, according to Medline Plus, the United States National Library of Medicine, a person is considered to be drinking more than is medically safe when:
You are a healthy man up to age 65 and drink:
- 5 or more drinks once a month or even a week.
- More than 14 drinks in a week.
You are a healthy woman of any age or a healthy man over the age of 65 and drink:
- 4 or more drinks once a month or even a week.
- More than 7 drinks in a week.
In fact, you need to identify how much alcohol is in a standard drink: a 12-ounce (355 ml) can or bottle of beer, a 5-ounce (148 ml) glass of wine, a wine-soda mix, or 1 cocktail or 1 shot of strong liquor.
For its part, the Mayo Clinic indicated that excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk of serious health problems, including:
- Certain cancers, including breast cancer and cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and liver.
- Pancreatitis.
- Sudden death if you already have cardiovascular disease.
- Damage to the heart muscle (alcoholic cardiomyopathy) leading to heart failure.
- Cerebrovascular accident.
- High blood pressure.
- Liver disease.
- Suicide.
- Serious injury or accidental death.
- Brain damage and other problems in a fetus.
- Alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
In any case, the information given above in no way replaces medical advice and therefore the first thing to do is consult a health expert so that he or she can guide the process and indicate what is most appropriate for each person. .
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