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Waiting until 60 to get tested for bowel cancer can be too late, warns doctor
Bowel cancer is the second biggest killer cancer in the UK, and doctors are urging people to get tested if they suspect something is wrong. But a bowel cancer expert at LetsGetChecked says people who don’t fit into the high risk category are often turned away by their GPs. “People who don’t fit the risk...
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Bowel cancer: signs you must not ignore
People are ignoring bowel cancer symptoms because they’re too embarrassed to talk about their toilet habits, expert doctor, Dominic Rowley, has said. But over 42,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year, and survival rates drop dramatically the later it is diagnosed. “Getting screening on a regular basis is so important, if caught early,...
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“Finding out I had bowel cancer was the worst moment of my life”
Bower cancer is the second-biggest killer cancer in the UK, but so many people could have a better chance of survival if we find it early. “I’m so glad I found it early. I’m now cancer-free, but I shudder to think what could have happened if I’d found it later”, says Ted, 66. Take charge...
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Expert explains why finding bowel cancer early could save your life
Bowel cancer is the second biggest cancer killer in the UK, and doctors are urging people to get tested if they suspect something is wrong. A bowel cancer expert at LetsGetChecked says people with symptoms don’t visit their GP because they’re too embarrassed to talk about their bowel movements. But nearly 42,000 people are diagnosed...
