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Reporter Zheng Hanwen / Taipei Report United Daily News March 18, 2015
Stop assuming youth is an advantage—polyps may already be lurking in your intestines. Over the past two decades, the incidence of colorectal cancer among young people has significantly increased. The Taiwan Cancer Foundation yesterday released the "Colorectal Cancer and Polyp Awareness Survey," estimating that around 710,000 individuals aged 22 to 49 in Taiwan may have intestinal polyps.
Last year, the Taiwan Cancer Foundation launched the "Operation Catch the Polyp Kid" campaign. Among 1,183 participants who underwent colonoscopies, a staggering 848 were found to have polyps. Further surveying 1,102 individuals aged 22 to 49 revealed that 6.8% reported having polyps, leading to the estimate of 710,000 young people with intestinal polyps.
The survey found that 80% of respondents held misconceptions about polyps. Dr. Lai Chi-ming, CEO of the Taiwan Cancer Foundation, explained that many young people mistakenly believe bloody stools are the only warning sign of colorectal cancer. In reality, colorectal bleeding often mixes with stool, making it difficult to detect with the naked eye—only a fecal occult blood test can reveal it.
The survey also showed that nearly 80% of respondents had never taken a fecal occult blood test.
A 29-year-old woman, Ms. Li, with no family history of polyps or colorectal cancer, decided to undergo premarital health checks while planning her wedding. Unexpectedly, four polyps were discovered in her intestines.
After their removal, she reflected on her lifestyle and realized she frequently ate out, consumed too much meat, and had irregular eating and bowel habits during wedding preparations—even experiencing bloody stools. Frightened, she quickly adjusted her habits, switching to fruits and oatmeal for breakfast and paying closer attention to her daily vegetable and fruit intake.
The survey also revealed that 70% of respondents lacked sufficient exercise, most ate out frequently, and 70% failed to meet the recommended daily intake of three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit. Additionally, nearly 30% of young people suffered from constipation or diarrhea, indicating poor "intestinal clearance."
Dr. Lai emphasized that colorectal cancer typically takes 10 to 15 years to develop from abnormal lesions. Early detection through screening allows for timely polyp removal, reducing cancer risk. He encouraged people under 50 to undergo fecal occult blood tests early, adopt regular exercise habits, eat more fruits and vegetables, reduce red meat and high-animal-fat foods, and minimize stool retention time in the intestines.
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Dining out Fuels Colon Polyps in Youth
Stop assuming youth is an advantage—polyps may already be lurking in your intestines. Over the past two decades, the incidence of colorectal cancer among young people has significantly increased. The Taiwan Cancer Foundation yesterday released the "Colorectal Cancer and Polyp Awareness Survey," estimating that around 710,000 individuals aged 22 to 49 in Taiwan may have intestinal polyps.
Last year, the Taiwan Cancer Foundation launched the "Operation Catch the Polyp Kid" campaign. Among 1,183 participants who underwent colonoscopies, a staggering 848 were found to have polyps. Further surveying 1,102 individuals aged 22 to 49 revealed that 6.8% reported having polyps, leading to the estimate of 710,000 young people with intestinal polyps.
The survey found that 80% of respondents held misconceptions about polyps. Dr. Lai Chi-ming, CEO of the Taiwan Cancer Foundation, explained that many young people mistakenly believe bloody stools are the only warning sign of colorectal cancer. In reality, colorectal bleeding often mixes with stool, making it difficult to detect with the naked eye—only a fecal occult blood test can reveal it.
The survey also showed that nearly 80% of respondents had never taken a fecal occult blood test.
A 29-year-old woman, Ms. Li, with no family history of polyps or colorectal cancer, decided to undergo premarital health checks while planning her wedding. Unexpectedly, four polyps were discovered in her intestines.
After their removal, she reflected on her lifestyle and realized she frequently ate out, consumed too much meat, and had irregular eating and bowel habits during wedding preparations—even experiencing bloody stools. Frightened, she quickly adjusted her habits, switching to fruits and oatmeal for breakfast and paying closer attention to her daily vegetable and fruit intake.
The survey also revealed that 70% of respondents lacked sufficient exercise, most ate out frequently, and 70% failed to meet the recommended daily intake of three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit. Additionally, nearly 30% of young people suffered from constipation or diarrhea, indicating poor "intestinal clearance."
Dr. Lai emphasized that colorectal cancer typically takes 10 to 15 years to develop from abnormal lesions. Early detection through screening allows for timely polyp removal, reducing cancer risk. He encouraged people under 50 to undergo fecal occult blood tests early, adopt regular exercise habits, eat more fruits and vegetables, reduce red meat and high-animal-fat foods, and minimize stool retention time in the intestines.
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