Skin cancer is the most common type in Brazil, but has a high healing rate, according to information from a health expert. This data arises in the midst of a worrying scenario of global increase in cancer cases.
Currently, the world records almost 20 million new cancer cases per year, with estimates pointing to a peak of 30 million new annual diagnoses in the future. This significant increase highlights the importance of preventive measures and early diagnoses.
Most common types of cancer
Node Cnn vital signs, Dr. Paulo Hoff, director of the Oncology Division of the São Paulo Cancer Institute (ICESP), spoke about the types of cancers that most affect the population.
In addition to skin cancer, which leads statistics due to excessive sun exposure, other types stand out. For women, breast cancer is the most frequent, while for men, it is prostate.
The expert also warns of the worrying growth of colorectal cancer worldwide. Although there are prevention methods for this type of cancer, they are not widely used by the population.
Importance of prevention
Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of colorectal cancer as it allows to identify and remove premalign lesions. However, due to the lack of structure and enough professionals, it is not feasible to perform this exam in the entire Brazilian population over 45 years.
Alternatively, the expert suggests the hidden blood test in the stool, a simple, low -cost annual examination. This can reduce mortality from colorectal cancer by 30%, being a more accessible option for the general population.
Awareness of the importance of prevention and early diagnosis is critical to facing the increase in cases of cancer. Simple measures, such as proper sun protection and regular preventive examinations, can make a big difference in the fight against this disease.
This content was originally published in Dr. Kalil: Skin Cancer is the most common in Brazil; Healing rate is high on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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