Bianca Perea, a 32-year-old trainee lawyer from Manchester, becomes the first in the UK to undergo a liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer and is declared cancer-free. This breakthrough offers hope for treating the disease, which is the fourth most common cancer and the second biggest cancer killer in the UK.
The UK's first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer has been hailed a success. Bianca Perea, a 32-year-old trainee lawyer from Manchester, has been declared cancer-free after undergoing the procedure alongside other treatments such as targeted drug therapy and chemotherapy. Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK and the second biggest cancer killer, according to Bowel Cancer UK , so this transplant success story is an exciting breakthrough for treating the disease.
But what is bowel cancer? And what symptoms should we look out for? Dr Lisa Wilde, director of research, policy, and influencing at Bowel Cancer UK, said: 'Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, affects the large bowel, which is made up of the colon and rectum. 'Most bowel cancers develop from pre-cancerous growths, called polyps. But not all polyps develop into cancer. If your doctor finds any polyps, they can remove them to prevent them becoming cancerous.' Here are some key symptoms to look out for... A change in your pooing habits could be an early warning sign. Dr Wilde said: 'You might be going more or less often, or have diarrhoea or constipation that might come and go.' Lindsay Easton, CEO of Bowel Research UK said one of the most recognisable symptoms to look out for is blood in your poo or bleeding from your bottom. She said: 'This can be a sign of a less serious condition, but it's best to get this checked out with your GP as soon as you can.' Dr Wilde said: 'A pain or lump in your tummy is a symptom of bowel cancer.' Losing weight when you are not trying is also common in people with cancer. Dr Angela Rai, GP at The London General Practice said: 'This may because of reduced appetite, but not always, some people lose weight even when they are eating normally. 'This is called cachexia, and the body may not be absorbing all the protein, fat and carbohydrate from the food you eat. Cancer may release chemicals in the body that contribute to the loss of fat and muscle
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