The number of cases of bowel cancer in Brazil is growing

In recent weeks, much has been said about the increase in cases of bowel cancer in Brazil, after some famous names were diagnosed with the disease. After all, this type of cancer was what King Pelé had, who died in December 2022 and also the same type that Preta Gil was diagnosed with. But what can actually cause the disease? Understand next.

Find out more about bowel cancer

This type of cancer is also called colon and rectum cancer. This is because tumors can appear both in the large intestine (colon) and in the rectum, which is the end of the intestine and also in the anus. According to Inca's Atlas of Cancer Mortality, more than 20,000 people have died from this type of cancer in Brazil.

But these are not the only numbers, since the Inca also predicts that between 2023 and 2025 there should be 44 thousand new cases in Brazil. Generally, the diagnosis is made after the onset of the main symptoms, such as rapid weight loss, constipation or diarrhea, fatigue, anemia and weakness.

In the face of this, it is very important that everyone is aware of their own body to be able to identify the possible signs. In addition, clinical laboratory tests, in addition to endoscopies and radiology, can confirm cases of disease. Anyway, the main way to prevent this cancer is through proper nutrition.

Food factor explains the increase in cases of bowel cancer

Poor diet is the main factor that leads people to the development of bowel cancer, and the main villain is ultra-processed foods. After all, when going through intense processing, the ingredients lose their fibers, which are very important for maintaining a healthy intestinal rhythm.

It is worth remembering that fruits and vegetables are the main sources of fiber, but they are increasingly absent from Brazilian dishes, for cultural as well as social reasons. Thus, investing in the consumption of oats, beans, cauliflower, okra, zucchini and other fibrous foods can save your gut health and prolong your life.