Colorectal cancer is the number one cancer killer in Hong Kong. This column has been reporting how to use the M3 colorectal cancer test to understand the risk of colorectal cancer and polyps, how to deal with it and how to prevent it. Wu Bingying, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist, said: “If the report shows that the risk is above medium to high risk, in addition to receiving diagnosis and treatment, you should also pay attention to your lifestyle habits, improve intestinal health, and supplement probiotics and prebiotics. There are other problems.” Therefore, through the M3 colorectal cancer test, we can understand the state of the intestinal tract, and also make the best preparation for improving the intestinal microecology.
As Hong Kong’s eating habits are becoming more and more westernized, with more meat and less vegetables, the intestines are becoming more unhealthy, which greatly increases the risk of colorectal cancer or polyps. Dr. Wu said that colorectal cancer and polyps have gradually become younger, so four People over the age of 15 and people with a family history of colorectal cancer or polyps should have regular colonoscopy. However, in recent years, it has become more convenient. The M3 colorectal cancer test, which only needs to test the stool, also has high sensitivity. Know the risk of colorectal cancer and polyps.
“The sensitivity of M3 colorectal cancer test for colorectal cancer is as high as 94%, and the sensitivity of polyps is also more than 45%. If the result is medium to high risk, further examination should be carried out, and polyps are found to be removed immediately, because many colorectal cancers All cases are caused by the mutation of polyps, so the early detection of polyps can greatly increase the chance of preventing colorectal cancer.” Since colorectal cancer is detected at an early stage, the success rate of cure is higher, and the first stage is as high as 90% or more. Therefore, Dr. Wu emphasized that high-risk people should not avoid diseases and avoid doctors, and should have regular colorectal cancer tests.
The source of all diseases of intestinal wall damage
The risk of colorectal cancer can be known by measuring the specific M3 bacterial gene in the large intestine, and the presence of too many bad bacteria in the intestinal tract can also lead to other problems in the body. “Medical studies have found that people with degeneration of brain nerves will slow down the degeneration if certain types of bad bacteria in the gut are reduced; there are also data showing that more beneficial bacteria in the gut can help improve autism, allergic dermatitis and multiple Sexual sclerosis. Because the amount of bad bacteria in the intestine is related to our health, for example, if there are many bad bacteria in the intestine, it will have the opportunity to induce chronic inflammation, such as pancreatitis, lymphocyte inflammation, etc., which will also lead to intestinal Damage to the protective membrane of the wall allows substances such as toxins and undigested food to infiltrate the blood vessels through the damaged intestinal wall, affecting the immune system, unbalanced intestinal health, and disguised as a vicious circle.”
Dr. Wu described the intestinal wall as a city wall. When it is strong, it can effectively prevent the enemy from attacking. However, if the city wall is damaged, the enemy can move forward. The harmful substances such as germs are like the enemy on the battlefield, and a strong city wall is required for defense. If the city wall is damaged, it must be repaired before it can be used as a barrier again. The same is true for the damaged intestinal wall. Studies have confirmed that the secretion of Streptococcus thermophilus mixed with thorn bean gum can form a gel effect, repair the intestinal wall, and the micro-ecological intestinal care formula on the market has data showing that it can reduce bad bacteria, increase good bacteria, and strengthen Protects the intestinal wall and reduces inflammation.
Supplementing with prebiotics to help probiotics grow
To maintain a healthy gut, it is very important to supplement probiotics against bad bacteria. In addition to eating more dietary fiber and fermented foods such as cheese and natto, you can also take some probiotic supplements to increase the amount of probiotics. However, Dr. Wu said that supplements not only need probiotics, but also prebiotics are very important. “Prebiotics are the nutrition of probiotics. If we simply supplement probiotics without sufficient nutrients to allow them to grow, it is not a long-term solution.”
Dr. Wu said that proper cultivation of probiotics in the intestine, such as bifidobacteria, can restore the balance of intestinal microecology and effectively prevent colorectal cancer. But if you are already a patient with colorectal cancer or have colorectal polyps, is it still suitable to take probiotics? “Of course! It is because probiotics help prevent colorectal cancer, so probiotics that can inhibit bad bacteria are more indispensable, and not only for colorectal cancer patients or people with polyps, even if the colorectal polyps have been removed, because it is a If there is a chance of recurrence, in addition to regular inspections, taking targeted probiotics and prebiotics can also effectively reduce the risk of polyp recurrence.”
