Dear Editor,
Colorectal cancer is the fourth (4th) common cancer in
both sexes, worldwide and is the third most
common cancer in men and the second in women [1–22].It
accounts for over 9% of all cancer
incidence [23,24,25]. With abnormally heightened
replication and survival, the hyper-proliferative cells
give rise to a benign adenoma, which may then evolve
into carcinoma and metastasize over decades
[26,27].
In 2012, 1.36 million cases of colorectal cancer
occurred and there were 693,881 deaths [4]. The
incidence is increasing under age 50 and it is the
second killer cancer in UAE in 2017. In the Emirate
of Abu Dhabi the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD)
instituted 2013 a colon cancer screening
program [1].
According to HAAD in a report published in 2012 colon
cancer are the 2nd common cancer and 4th
common
cause of cancer deaths in men and 3rd most common
cancer and 2nd common cause of
cancer deaths in women [1].
HAAD colon cancer prevention program included primary
preventive strategies and secondary
prevention by stool fit test every 2 years or
colonoscopy every 10 years [1].
Colorectal cancer risk factors in Abu Dhabi
Non-modifiable risk factors included:
Family history of colorectal cancer;
Personal history of colorectal cancer;
Personal history of polyps in the colon, ulcerative
colitis or Crohn’s Disease;
Age older than 40 years. Modifiable risk factors include:
Obesity; A diet high in
fat and red meat and low in fruits and vegetables;
Low levels of physical activity (sedentary lifestyle);
Tobacco use (cigarettes, shisha and medwakh, etc.);
Author
(s) Details
Dr. Makki H. Fayadh
Advanced
Center for Day Care Surgery (ACDS), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Salem Awadh Sabih
Advanced Center for Day Care Surgery (ACDS), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Hadi Affan Quadri
Advanced Center for Day Care Surgery (ACDS), Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates.
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