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Common mistakes leading to late detection of digestive cancer

VnExpress

Waiting for symptoms before seeking medical attention instead of proactive endoscopic screening from age 40 is a mistake that causes many to miss early detection or prevention of digestive tract cancer.

12-year-old boy diagnosed with late-stage bowel cancer

VnExpress

A boy in Ha Nam has been diagnosed with late-stage colorectal cancer, possibly linked to a long-term habit of excessive consumption of sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods.

Multiple colorectal polyps in a woman

VnExpress

Hop, 36, was found to have numerous colorectal polyps during a general health check-up, prompting a digestive endoscopy due to her high-risk profile.