Prostate, colon and breast cancer have increased their numbers in recent years: detecting them early with preventive exams increases the chances of success in treatment

An increase between 4% and 5.5% have had these diseases in Chile according to statistics provided by the Ministry of Health.

Madelin Silva, Journalist.- In Chile, prostate cancer in men and breast cancer in women are part of the most common diagnoses of this disease in the country. According to data from the Ministry of Health, in 2020 there were 6,802 new cases in men and 4,465 new cases of breast cancer in women.

Followed by these two is colon cancer, which, if detected early, can cure approximately 90% of cases when it is in the first stage. However, the incidence and prevalence of these diseases varies by region and population characteristics.

Therefore, it is important that each person is informed about the risk factors and how to prevent it, as well as early detection and the appropriate procedure in the event that symptoms occur.

Today, preventive examinations are important in the timely detection of these cases, which will increase the chances of success during treatment and cure of the disease. Many of these conditions may have few or no manifestations in the early stages, which means that the person may have cancer without knowing it.

The importance of carrying out a control of your health on a regular basis, can contribute to these risk diseases being diagnosed at an early stage, before they have spread to other parts of the body, which will help significantly during the performance of the treatment and that it is successful, thus improving the prognosis of the patient.

It is important to note that not all clinical laboratory tests are necessary or appropriate for everyone, as tests vary based on age, gender, medical history, and other factors. Therefore, it is important to speak with a health professional about which ones are suitable for each one.

Regarding how often it is advisable to perform these tests, “It depends on many factors, such as your family history, lifestyle, your age, current state of health and your genetic predisposition, among other factors. Generally, it is recommended to have exams 1 time a year. On the other hand, certain genetic tests should be done only once in a lifetime, since your genes do not change over time” says Matías Gutiérrez, CEO Laboratorio GenoSUR.

He adds, “Although preventive tests can be taken without a medical order, it is advisable to go to the doctor with your results to establish a diagnosis and evaluate a treatment if necessary, according to your case.”

If you want to know more about preventive exams, what is their value, where and how to perform them, you can go to www.genosur.com