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00:00Let's talk about the proper care for our colon to avoid diseases such as cancer.

00:07We will interview the Philippine and American Board Certified Gastroenterologist.

00:14What is colon cancer? Let's find out this morning. Good morning.

00:21Good morning. I am Dr. Jun Ruiz.

00:25I would like to thank you for inviting me to Rise and Shine Philippines to discuss colon cancer.

00:33Thank you very much.

00:34Good morning.

00:35Jun, we would like to know, because we understand there is what we call colon cancer.

00:40What is it and how does it differ from what we call colorectal cancer?

00:45Because they are quite similar.

00:48For our viewers to understand, the colon is what we call large intestine or big intestine.

01:00The rectum is the last portion of our digestive tract, the system for digestion.

01:10So when we say colorectal, it means the colon, the big intestine, and the last part of our digestive tract, the rectum,

01:23before it goes down to the pit of the intestine, which is the anus.

01:27When we say colon, it is just the colon, but for discussion purposes,

01:33when we say colorectal and colon, it is interchangeable for the patients so that it is easier to understand.

01:43Dr. Jun, what are the common causes of colon cancer? Is it related to our lifestyle?

01:53That is true.

01:55Colon cancer is a combination of its causes from genetics,

02:02which we inherited from our parents, and at the same time from our lifestyle, environmental.

02:08So it is not just genetics, it is not just environmental,

02:12but it is a combination that determines if a person will have colon cancer.

02:19Colon cancer starts with the so-called polyps.

02:25Okay. Well, in all aspects, when it comes to our appearance,

02:31we can see some symptoms. What should we monitor?

02:35How can we know if we need to have a check-up?

02:41Okay. When it comes to colon cancer, if the colon cancer is still early,

02:47there may be no symptoms.

02:49So a patient may feel okay, but the colon cancer is already starting.

02:56When there are symptoms, what we monitor first is rectal bleeding.

03:03When you vomit, you see blood. That is one symptom of colorectal cancer.

03:09Number two, the style of our vomiting changes.

03:14We call that a change in bowel habits.

03:17Let's say we go to the bathroom every day to vomit.

03:21Then suddenly, just once a week.

03:25We call that a change in bowel movements.

03:29Other symptoms, like a pain in the stomach, can be symptoms of colon cancer.

03:36Then we lose weight, but we don't lose weight.

03:42We call that unintentional weight loss.

03:46If we go for a blood test, we become anemic.

03:50It's not just that we don't feel well,

03:53it can also be that you have a blockage in your intestine.

04:01That can be colon cancer.

04:03There are many symptoms, but the important thing is,

04:06if there are no symptoms, colon cancer can still be early.

04:10Doc, I want to know,

04:12because colon cleansing is also popular in wellness centers.

04:18I've heard a lot about it.

04:21What can you tell us about how effective it is to prevent colon cancer?

04:27That's a good question.

04:29Actually, we don't recommend colon cleansing.

04:33In a way, when we do colon cleansing,

04:36we want to get rid of the dirt.

04:39Supposedly, the toxins will come out.

04:42But we can do it in a healthy lifestyle,

04:47where we don't have to spend money.

04:49At the same time, colon cleansing can cause complications.

05:02The intestine can be pierced.

05:04So we don't recommend colon cleansing.

05:10There is a better and more natural way to clean your colon.

05:16That's a good insight.

05:18Doc, additional to this,

05:21how can we prevent colon cancer in a natural way?

05:28Are there simple steps?

05:30What should we do?

05:33The best thing to talk about is,

05:36who has colon cancer?

05:39What are the risk factors for colon cancer?

05:42We divide it based on non-modifiable risk factors and modifiable risk factors.

05:50If we say non-modifiable,

05:52you won't be able to change that factor.

05:54Here are some examples.

05:56Number one, age.

05:57When you reach 50 years old,

06:00when you're a golden boy or a golden girl,

06:02the risk for colon cancer increases.

06:04Especially now,

06:07colon cancer occurs before 50 years old.

06:11But 90% of patients with colon cancer are 50 years old and above.

06:16Number two, family history of colon cancer.

06:20If your mother, father, or sibling has colon cancer,

06:28you are double the risk to have colon cancer.

06:33Number three, if you have colon cancer or polyps,

06:37you are high risk to have colon cancer in the future.

06:41These are the non-modifiable risk factors.

06:44Let's go to the modifiable risk factors.

06:46These are lifestyle-related.

06:48Number one, what are the risk factors?

06:51First, smoking can increase your risk for colon cancer.

06:56Number two, alcohol abuse could also increase your risk for colon cancer.

07:02Number three, not enough food.

07:08We are fond of processed foods, fatty foods,

07:12and foods that don't have much fiber.

07:16That could also increase your risk for colon cancer.

07:20Those who don't exercise.

07:22If we're obese,

07:27and we don't exercise with a sedentary lifestyle,

07:32these are all risk factors for colon cancer.

07:35Based on our discussion,

07:37we can reduce the risk of colon cancer for ourselves

07:42if we have a healthy lifestyle.

07:45Lastly, what is the importance of regular screening?

07:50When should we start getting it checked?

07:54Thank you very much for that question.

07:56The guidelines here in the Philippines

08:00require screening at the age of 50 years old.

08:04Whether you have symptoms or not.

08:06Remember, we said that if you have early colon cancer,

08:09you may not have symptoms.

08:11At the age of 50, we will start screening.

08:15There are two methods for screening.

08:20The simplest test is a stool test.

08:23We call it FIT,

08:26which stands for Fecal Immunochemical Test.

08:29We are looking for blood,

08:32which is microscopic,

08:34not visible to the eye,

08:36in our stool.

08:38Colon cancer can bleed,

08:40which we cannot see.

08:42That's the first test.

08:44The second test is a colonoscopy,

08:46which is a test where we use an instrument,

08:50a flexible tube,

08:52to examine the entire colon,

08:56but the patient is sleeping.

08:58That's why it's comfortable for a colonoscopy.

09:01These are the two methods to screen our patients

09:06starting at the age of 50.

09:08Thank you very much, Dr. Jun,

09:10for the tips and information you shared with us.

09:13It's important to know about colon cancer,

09:16how to avoid it,

09:18and of course, we should have a healthy lifestyle.

09:21Yes.

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