Esophageal cancer is one of the top ten most common and deadly cancers in China. Last year alone, 2,030 people died of esophageal cancer, and more than 90% of the cancer patients were men.

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[Reporter Wu Liangyi/Taipei Report] Esophageal cancer has always been one of the top ten most common and deadly cancers in China. Last year alone, 2,030 people died of esophageal cancer, and more than 90% of the cancer patients were men.

The National Health Administration reminds that there is currently no proven and effective screening tool for esophageal cancer. Therefore, implementing a healthy life, staying away from cancer-causing factors and exercising regularly are necessary steps to prevent cancer.

According to the National Health Administration’s cancer registration and death cause statistics from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, 2,833 people suffered from esophageal cancer in 2019, and 2,030 people died of esophageal cancer in 2021; more than 90% of the cancer patients were male, and the incidence was between 50 and 70 years old. years old, ranking sixth in the standardized incidence of cancer among men and fifth in the cause of cancer death.

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The National Health Administration stated that there is currently no proven and effective screening tool for esophageal cancer. Therefore, implementing a healthy life, staying away from cancer-causing factors and exercising regularly are necessary steps to prevent cancer.

Wu Zhaojun, director of the National Health Service, appealed to quit smoking, alcohol and betel nut, reduce the consumption of processed, barbecued and overheated food, and avoid causing damage or burden to the esophagus in order to reduce the risk of cancer.

Currently known carcinogenic factors for esophageal cancer include smoking, drinking alcohol, chewing betel nut, foods containing nitrosamines such as pickled, smoked, etc., as well as overheated dietary temperatures, esophagus corroded injury, swallowing dysfunction, gastroesophageal reflux, obesity And poor oral hygiene, etc., it is recommended that the public grasp 3 points and prevent esophageal cancer early to avoid esophageal cancer.

1. Avoid hot food

: The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated hot drinks over 65 degrees Celsius as a possible carcinogenic factor for esophageal cancer. When you feel that the food is hot, it may reach a temperature that may damage the esophagus. Please send the food to the public. When importing, be sure to pay attention to whether the temperature is too hot, or try to wait until the food is slightly cool before eating.

2. Reduce nitrosamine-containing foods, and quit smoking, alcohol, and betel nut in time

: The American Society of Clinical Oncology pointed out that smoking, barbecue, pickled, processed meat and other foods will increase the risk of esophageal cancer, and reduce the consumption of such foods. Nitrosamine foods can help "stay away" from cancer.

In addition, smoking, drinking, and chewing betel nut are common risk factors for many types of cancer. We call on people who are exposed to tobacco, betel, and alcohol to quit as soon as possible to avoid cancer.

3. Seek medical attention immediately if you have abnormal

symptoms: In addition to dysphagia, foreign body sensation or pain when swallowing, symptoms of esophageal cancer may also cause food reflux, heartburn, hoarseness, chest pain, weight loss, epigastric pain and persistent cough, etc. However, most of the esophageal cancers have no obvious symptoms in the early stage, so you need to pay attention to your own discomfort and do not ignore it.

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