Gut Health Shaping Our Future/肠享未来

Understanding Colorectal Cancer: A Three-Pronged Approach to Prevention Diagnosis and Treatment认识结直肠癌需从预防、诊断、治疗三方面入手Current Status and Challenges of Colorectal Cancer in ChinaColorectal cancer currently ranks among the most prevalent and deadly malignancies in China with a noticeable trend of increasing incidence among younger populations. Since its early symptoms often resemble those of common intestinal disorders many individuals overlook warning signs frequently missing the optimal window for treatment. This underscores the critical importance of early screening diagnosis and intervention for colorectal cancer.Book Overview and ApproachThis book employs clear language and visual aids to make complex information accessible. It systematically covers intestinal anatomy and physiology the epidemiology of colorectal cancer risk factors precancerous lesions clinical manifestations diagnostic and treatment methods prognostic considerations and the latest scientific advancements.Target Audience and Key ObjectivesFor the general public: To raise awareness of risk factors and preventive measures demystifying cancer and reducing undue fear.For high-risk individuals: To promote recognition of early symptoms and guide timely screening for early detection and treatment.For patients and families: To clarify the diagnosis and treatment process available therapies follow-up plans and long-term care requirements.Overarching GoalThrough this three-pronged strategy-prevention diagnosis and treatment-the book aims to reduce the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer while improving early diagnosis rates and long-term survival outcomes for patients.目前，我国结直肠癌的发病率和死亡率在所有恶行肿瘤中位居前列，并出现年轻化的趋势。由于结直肠癌的早期症状与许多肠道疾病类似，很多人不以为然，往往错过最佳治疗时间，由此可见，结直肠癌的早筛早诊早治尤为重要。本书通过文字、图片等多种形式通俗易懂地介绍了肠的解剖和功能，结直肠癌的流行病学特征、危险因素、癌前病变、临床表现、诊断治疗及预后、前沿进展等。旨在让健康人群认识肠癌的危险因素，预防肠癌，缓解大众谈癌色变的恐惧心理；让结直肠癌高危人群关注肠癌早期症状，指导肠癌的早期筛查，做到早诊早治；让肠癌患者及其家属了解诊疗过程、不同治疗方法、复查计划、后期照护及注意事项。从预防、诊断、治疗三方面入手，降低结直肠癌的发病率和死亡率，提高结直肠癌患者的早期诊断率和长期生存率。