Men who ate high rates of ultra-processed foods were more likely to develop bowel cancer, one of the deadliest cancers, a study found.
Researchers said ultra-processed foods, including biscuits, sweets, soft drinks and sausages, as well as instant soups, pasta and sweet or salty packaged snacks, were associated with higher rates of men's risk of bowel cancer.
American academics examined data from three long-term health studies involving more than 46 thousand men and some 160 thousand women.
Researchers tracked participants for 24 to 28 years, during which time 3216 cases of bowel cancer were identified.
- The researchers, from Tufts University in Boston, assessed the diet through food questionnaire
- which were completed every four years by participants.
- Men who ate the most ultra-processed foods were 29% more likely to develop bowel cancer (colorectal cancer)
- compared to those who ate the lowest amount, but no such association was found among women.
Le Wang, lead author of the study and a postdoctoral fellow at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, said:
"We are beginning to think that colorectal cancer can be the most affected by the diet compared to other cancers. Processed meats
- most of which fall into the category of ultra
- processed foods, are a strong risk factor for colorectal cancer.
- Ultra-processed foods also contain high added and low
fibre sugars, contributing to weight gain and obesity, and obesity is a certain risk factor for colorectal cancer. "
- According to the paper published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ)
- when researchers looked at subsets of ultra-processed foods
- they found that women who ate the highest amounts of takeaway were 17% at risk of bowel cancer compared to those in the lowest consumption group.
7 early warning signs of male breast cancer.. So what is it?
When talking about breast cancer, what comes to mind is a female disease, but this deadly disease can affect women and men at any age alike.
Alarmingly, previous research suggests that about 73% of men never examine breast tissue for unusual lumps or bumps.
Therefore, it is important that men learn how to identify symptoms of this disease. "As with most cancers, early detection can be life-saving and it is important to know the warning signs associated with the disease."
"Unfortunately, many men ignore symptoms and are therefore diagnosed and treated later than female patients."
So what signs and symptoms should men pay attention to?
Dr. Haas explains that there are seven main symptoms that men should be aware of:
- Changes in breast size or shape
- Painless small blocks in the chest and armpit area
- Showing any signs of swelling in the chest and armpit area
- Sudden nipple change like the direction of one of the nipples inward
- Rash
- Exit secretions from the nipple
- Skin sores in the affected area
"If you notice any of these changes in your body, it is necessary to seek help from your doctor as soon as possible," Dr Haas said.
- Breast cancer usually affects men aged 60 to 70
- but it can affect them at any age, and it is important to be cautious and check regularly.
- Men with family history of breast cancer or high levels of oestrogen
- are urged to be particularly careful because there are genes
- and inherited properties that can increase their risk of infection.
All men produce small amounts of a hormone called oestrogen, whose high levels are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in men.
High levels of oestrogen can occur in overweight men, who suffer from chronic liver diseases, such as liver cirrhosis and some genetic conditions.
What are the treatment options?
Dr. Haas explained that male breast cancer treatment options are the same as female-oriented treatments, which include removal of infected tissue through surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
As with women, successful breast cancer treatment is more likely if detected early enough.
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