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Written by: Chen Jiahui
2021-03-28 23:50
Last update date: 2021-03-28 23:53
Veteran actor Liao Kaizhi (Uncle Zhi) died of stomach cancer at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Shatin at 8:32 today (28th) at the age of 66.
Stomach cancer is one of the most common cancers in Hong Kong and ranks sixth among the ten most common cancers in Hong Kong.
Some clinical oncology specialists pointed out that high-risk factors for gastric cancer include Helicobacter pylori infection, long-term gastric ulcers, irregular eating, regular consumption of preserved food, smoking and drinking.
To reduce the risk of stomach cancer, doctors recommend that the public maintain a good life and eating habits. If there is upper gastrointestinal discomfort, such as stomach gas, hyperacidity, etc., seek medical advice as soon as possible.
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According to the latest figures from the Hong Kong Cancer Information and Statistics Center of the Hospital Authority, gastric cancer ranks sixth among the ten most common cancers in Hong Kong. In 2018, there were 1,277 new gastric cancer cases in Hong Kong, that is, 17.1 cases per 100,000 people.
The HA document also shows that gastric cancer is one of the five most common types of cancer in men. In 2018, there were 739 new male diseases, accounting for 58% of cases in the same year. The incidence rate was as high as 21.7 per 100,000 men. Male patients with gastric cancer The median age at diagnosis is 70 years.
Stomach cancer is also one of the ten most deadly cancers in Hong Kong, ranking sixth, killing 687 people in 2018.
Irregular eating, smoking and drinking increase the risk of disease
Liang Guangquan, a specialist in clinical oncology, said that gastric cancer is a common cancer in Hong Kong. High-risk factors include Helicobacter pylori infection, long-term gastric ulcers, irregular eating, regular consumption of pickled food, smoking and drinking, family history, etc.
Dr. Liang Guangquan, Specialist in Clinical Oncology (Photo)
Leung pointed out that in the daily diet of Hong Kong people, there are a lot of preserved foods, as well as refined processed foods such as sausages and hams. In addition, many Hong Kong people have irregular eating habits, which can easily lead to stomach problems such as gastric ulcers and increase the risk of gastric cancer. .
If you feel gas or hyperacidity, seek medical advice as soon as possible
To reduce the risk of stomach cancer, Liang Guangquan suggested that the public should maintain a good life and eating habits, such as eating less pickled foods and eating more fresh fruits and vegetables.
He also reminded citizens to pay more attention to their physical conditions. If they feel upper gastrointestinal discomfort, such as excessive gas and stomach acid, they should seek medical advice as soon as possible.
For example, he pointed out that if you are infected with Helicobacter pylori, you can find it early and you only need to receive antibiotics to cure it.
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