The ‘first noticeable’ symptom of bowel cancer is hematochezia – seen in 90% of patients
With around 42,900 new bowel cancer cases in the UK every year, paying attention to your bowel movements could be the first step in identifying the condition. Daily Express :: Health Feed
‘Nearly all people’ with bowel cancer will experience dyschezia – expert on signs to spot
Paying attention to your bowel habits could be the first step in identifying bowel cancer. Daily Express :: Health Feed
UK painkiller found to reduce risk of bowel cancer by 50% – ‘major preventative effect’
The everyday painkiller was found to reduce the risk of inherited bowel cancer for at least ten years after stopping treatment. The finding is exciting but always speak to your doctor first before taking any form of medication. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Bowel cancer: Eating certain foods found to be ‘strong risk factor’ for the disease in men
AT THE END of a long day, it can be very tempting to eschew the ritual of a cooked meal, throw a ready-made dish in the microwave, and eat that instead. While this act is quick and easy, research suggests it could have a highly detrimental impact in the long run, particularly for men and […]
Bowel cancer: Can holding in a poo increase your risk of cancer? Doctor’s advice
IN SOME SITUATIONS, you might find yourself holding in a poo. It might feel awkward and uncomfortable, but is it a safe thing to do? Could you be messing with your bowels and increasing the risk of cancer developing? Daily Express :: Health Feed
Bowel cancer: One of the nation’s favourite sandwich ingredients may hike your risk by 32%
BOWEL cancer is one of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in the UK. Numerous studies have drawn a link between specific dietary components and an increased risk of cancer. One of the nation’s favourite sandwich ingredients has been implicated in a large study. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Bowel cancer: Dr Philippa shares symptoms you need to spot – ‘Look at the toilet paper’
FOLLOWING Deborah James’ update on her bowel cancer journey coming to a sad end, Dr Philippa Kaye has reminded of the key symptoms to spot. As a bowel cancer survivor herself, she urged everyone to look at the loo roll and in the toilet bowl. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Adele Roberts: ‘Mucus’ in poo was first sign of bowel cancer – other ‘red flag’ symptoms
RADIO DJ Adele Roberts is just one celebrity that has taken part in Bowel Cancer Awareness month, particularly through Lorraine’s No Butts campaign which has run throughout the month of April. First revealing her diagnosis via social media back in October, Roberts, 43, has undergone surgery to remove the tumour and now has a stoma […]
Health warning: Sajid Javid urges over-60s to get screened for bowel cancer
SAJID Javid warned “every moment counts” as he urged the over-60s to be screened for bowel cancer, the disease that killed his father. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Bowel cancer symptoms: A tummy ache could be a sign of a tumour – and other warning signs
BOWEL cancer claims more than 16,000 lives each year in the UK. Yet, it doesn’t need to be this way. Early detection and treatment can – and does – save lives. Daily Express :: Health Feed