Cancer is the most important cause of death after cardiovascular diseases
Prof. Dr. Kamer, cancer It is an important health problem that ranks second after cardiovascular diseases among disease-related deaths in the world and in our country. said that. Stating that many awareness and consciousness-raising activities are carried out in our country between April 1-7 every year to inform the public about cancer, Prof. Dr. Kamer emphasized that Ege University Cancer Control Application and Research Center plays an important role in the region for the diagnosis and treatment of the disease, while at the same time pioneering the literature and clinical research with scientific projects.
Environmental factors are at the forefront in the formation of cancer
Drawing attention to the importance of environmental factors in the formation of cancer, Prof. Dr. Kamer said that 90 percent of cancers develop due to environmental factors and 10 percent due to genetic factors. Noting that 30 to 50 percent of today's cancers can be prevented by vaccination or by preventing environmental factors such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, being overweight or obese, and exposure to cancer-causing infections. Dr. Kamer added that nutrition and environmental factors are one of the most blamed reasons for the transformation of normal cells into cancerous cells.
Patient compliance is very important in cancer treatment
"It is very important for patients receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments to follow their physicians' recommendations and pay attention to their social lives and nutritional habits due to their susceptibility to infections," said Prof. Dr. Kamer said, "Our patients' compliance with the treatment and their communication with their doctors play a major role in the success of the treatment."
Ege University Cancer Control Application and Research Center leads the region
Pointing out that according to GLOBACAN data, the number of newly diagnosed patients in Turkey in 2022 is 250 thousand people. Dr. Kamer said that Ege University Cancer Control Application and Research Center, the first and only center structured as a cancer research center in the region, keeps up-to-date cancer registry and disease prevalence and risk rates. Prof. also stated that consultancy services are provided to patients and their relatives during the diagnosis and treatment process at Ege University Hospital. Dr. Kamer added that in addition to conducting many scientific researches, the center regularly organizes scientific meetings every year and conducts very active Awareness Activities for the purpose of early diagnosis and public awareness.
