The five ‘red flag’ signs of bowel cancer you must not ignore – as BBC star George Alagiah dies
Bowel cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the UK, claiming 16,500 lives each year.More than nine in ten patients will live five years or longer if it’s spotted early and treated swiftly.Being aware of the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer, spotting any changes to your normal and going to your doctor is vital.Bleeding from the back passage, or blood in your pooPain or a lump in your tummyTumours in the bowel typically bleed, which can cause a shortage of red blood cells, known as anaemia.
The NHS bowel cancer screening programme means DIY tests are available to all those aged 60 to 74 years old.
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