Chennai: Four in one lakh young population gets affected with colorectal cancer. It is the third most common in men and fourth most common in women, said Apollo Hospitals colorectal and gastrointestinal surgeon Dr Venkatesh Munikrishnan.
Addressing a press meet here Thursday, he said, lack of awareness and cultural problem surrounding it has led to increase in the number of incidences.
Dr Venkatesh further said the symptoms are similar to that of piles and hemorrhoids that make people difficult to diagnose the condition.
To treat the condition with state-of-the-art instruments, the hospital is soon going to have incontinence and pelvic floor centre, he said.
“In India, the incidences of colorectal cancer is rising due to sedentary lifestyle and associated dietary habits resulting in more number of people being diagnosed with the disease at an earlier age. Colon cancer has a strong genetic predisposition, hence, preventive care is recommended to identify the threat much earlier and increase the scope of getting it treated successfully,” said Apollo Hospitals vice-chairperson Preetha Reddy.
Apollo Hospitals is organising the third international colorectal symposium from 22 to 24 March to discuss the rising case with international healthcare experts.