By Ayomide Lasisi
The death of legendary soccer player, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, popularly known has Pele, has cast mourning upon the world. He was said to have been diagnosed with colon cancer in September 2021.
Since then, varieties of chemotherapies were adopted in his treatment at The Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in Sao Paolo.
It was already speculated that the legend would leave the world behind when it was confirmed by his family that his health condition was worsening.
As a result of multiple organ failure due to progressing colon cancer associated with previous clinical condition, Pele eventually bid world good bye.
The Hospital Isrealita Albert reported the legendary soccer superstar was pronounced dead at 15:27 on December 29.
Since then, the world, which remain grateful to him for the joy his talent showered on them, have continued to pour encomiums on him.
That the living may learn a lesson from the story of the departed’s exit, here are some useful tips on colon cancer:
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Colorectal cancer
Colon cancer is also called colorectal cancer. It is a cancer that begins in the colon located at the digestive tract.
It usually begins as small noncancerous clumps of cells called polyps formed on the inside of the colon. The cancer can be detected by screening.
Chemotherapies is adopted in its treatment.
The symptoms depend on the size and location of the cancer.
Some noticeable symptoms are changes in stool consistency, blood in stool, weakness, unexplained weight loss. A notice of any persistent symptoms requires you seeing a doctor.
A lack of regular physical activity, diet low in fruits and vegetable, diet low in fiber and high in fat, high processed meats, overweight and obesity predispose a person to the cancer.
A survival rate is possible at a percentage of 91% if it is diagnosed at localized stage. If cancer has got to the tissues or organs, a survival rate is reduced to 72%.
This cancer occurs in young adults and teenagers, but the majority occur in people older than 50.
A possible occurrence of this is reduced by ensuring a regular physical activity, adequate food diet, preventing of smoking and ensuring a healthy lifestyle.
May Pele’s exciting soul rest in peace.
