Česky
13.6.2014
Cancer of the colon and rectum, colorectal cancer, is a very serious disease that affects approximately 4,000 patients in the Czech Republic every year. Many of them, however, completely unnecessarily, because with early detection there is a high chance of a successful cure for this disease. However, it is necessary to take care of your health, undergo regular preventive examinations and not underestimate some symptoms. If patients do this, they have a good chance of catching the disease early, when it is not manifesting itself in any significant way and does not affect the quality of life.
"If patients go to their doctor for regular check-ups, they are on the right track", says Mgr. Tomáš Veverka, head pharmacist at the Hořovice pharmacy. "If not, they can stop by our pharmacy during Pharmacy Week. Together we will fill in a short questionnaire to help them assess their risk of colorectal cancer. We will also explain the principles of preventive measures, which include a healthy lifestyle, including dietary habits and the unsuitability of certain foods," adds the pharmacist from Horovice.
Hořovice pharmacists will also proactively reach out to some patients based on the presence of risk factors that are evident in a particular case. If necessary, they will recommend a medical examination to the patient. "There are also printed materials in the form of a leaflet for patients, where they will find the most important information about the disease, the possibilities of prevention and how easy it is today to detect it even at home in private with a simple test", says Mgr. Tomáš Veverka. It is worth noting here that a positive test result for hidden bleeding in the stool does not necessarily indicate colorectal cancer, but is nevertheless an important indicator for a quick visit to the doctor.
