George Alagiah, a BBC broadcaster, died at the age of 67 after a protracted battle with colon cancer.
Since his first diagnosis in 2014, the cancer has progressed and recurred, and he has undergone multiple rounds of treatment.
His agent, Mary Green ham, issued a statement in which she said, "George fought valiantly to the very end, but the battle regrettably ended early today. Everyone who knew him, whether they were friends, coworkers, or members of the public, loved him dearly."
He was a unique person in every way. His cherished wife, his children, and his extended family are in our thoughts.
Blood in his stool was a warning flag Alagiah mentioned at the start of this year that he wishes he had taken notice of sooner. He was taking part in an NHS initiative to get more people to get screened for bowel cancer.
Those who received the free test kit were urged by Alagiah to use it because "it could save your life."
If my screening had taken place earlier, it might have discovered the polyps when I was 58. By the time I was 60, they might have had four screening rounds, and it might have been discovered the second or third time, he stated at the time.
Alagiah condition was identified after he discussed his symptoms with medical professionals. Although he underwent five operations and 17 rounds of chemotherapy, the cancer ultimately spread to his lymph nodes and liver.
He worked with Beating Bowel Cancer and Bowel Cancer UK to promote bowel cancer screening for all adults in England starting at age 50. Currently, screening is offered to people between the ages of 60 and 74, and the NHS is expanding it to cover people between the ages of 50 and 59.
Bowel cancer affects over 42,000 people in the UK annually, with adults over 50 accounting for 90% of diagnoses. With over 16,800 deaths per year, it is the second-leading cause of cancer-related mortality and the fourth most prevalent malignancy overall.
Consistent blood in the stool, changes in bowel habits such as greater urgency or looser stools, and chronic lower abdominal pain, bloating, or discomfort are all common indicators of bowel cancer.
If my screening had taken place earlier, it might have discovered the polyps when I was 58. By the time I was 60, they might have had four screening rounds, and it might have been discovered the second or third time, he stated at the time.
Alagiah condition was identified after he discussed his symptoms with medical professionals. Although he underwent five operations and 17 rounds of chemotherapy, the cancer ultimately spread to his lymph nodes and liver.
He worked with Beating Bowel Cancer and Bowel Cancer UK to promote bowel cancer screening for all adults in England starting at age 50. Currently, screening is offered to people between the ages of 60 and 74, and the NHS is expanding it to cover people between the ages of 50 and 59.
Bowel cancer affects over 42,000 people in the UK annually, with adults over 50 accounting for 90% of diagnoses. With over 16,800 deaths per year, it is the second-leading cause of cancer-related mortality and the fourth most prevalent malignancy overall.
Consistent blood in the stool, changes in bowel habits such as greater urgency or looser stools, and chronic lower abdominal pain, bloating, or discomfort are all common indicators of bowel cancer.
Not all occurrences of bowel cancer have a known cause, despite the fact that a number of variables can increase the risk. Large-scale intake of processed or red meat, a low-fiber diet, being overweight or obese, not getting enough regular exercise, and binge drinking can all raise the risk.
Additionally raising the risk are tobacco usage and a family history of the condition. Bowel cancer risk can also be increased by some chronic disorders like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
Surgery may be used in conjunction with chemotherapy, radiation, or biological therapy to treat colon cancer. Survival rates are considerably increased by early detection.
Additionally raising the risk are tobacco usage and a family history of the condition. Bowel cancer risk can also be increased by some chronic disorders like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
Surgery may be used in conjunction with chemotherapy, radiation, or biological therapy to treat colon cancer. Survival rates are considerably increased by early detection.
However, therapeutic options become constrained if the cancer has progressed to a point where it cannot be completely removed through surgery.
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