联合早报 © SPH Media Limited. Reproduced with permissionMarch marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Dr Heidi Chang, Associate Consultant, Colorectal Surgery, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, provided an overview of colorectal cancer and highlighted that the incidence of colorectal cancer in Singapore has been steadily increasing over the past few decades. Dr Chang also stressed the importance of early detection through screening and explained the common symptoms and the treatment options available.
Dr Jonathan Lee, Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, is part of a team behind a new study that has linked certain types of gut bacteria to specific pre-cancerous colorectal polyps. He said 19 modifiable risk factors of colorectal cancer would impact one's microbiome composition, such as body mass index, diet and prescribed medications.
Ms Ma Whye Chung, Senior Dietitian, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, introduced the role diet plays in colorectal cancer prevention and management, and recommended dietary guidelines that can lower the risk of colorectal cancer. Ms Ma also emphasised the importance of considering overall dietary pattern rather than focusing on individual foods or nutrients. She encouraged a dietary pattern that consists of variety, moderation, and enjoyment of meals.
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