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Bowel cancer is the second most deadly cancer in the UK, accounting for 10 percent of all deaths by the disease. Also known as colorectal cancer, it often causes noticeable changes to your bathroom habits. The sooner you spot these signs,…

A doctor has revealed the four most common signs of rectal bowel cancer, what to do if you spot them, and if you are eligible for a free screening. "Bowel cancer occurs when malignant (or cancerous) tissue, known as a tumour, grows in the…

Colorectal cancer is the most common cancer across both genders, accounting for nearly 43,000 new cases in the UK each year. The development of the disease involves several complex biological mechanisms. According to various studies, the…

New AI blood test for bowel cancer could save lives by slashing huge backlog of cases caused by the Covid-19 pandemicCovid-19 pandemic has led to huge backlog of patients awaiting a colonoscopyScientists are rolling out a new…

From a history of bowel cancer in your family to an unhealthy diet packed with processed meat, there are various culprits that can increase your risk of bowel cancer. However, Katie, from Essex, who didn’t share her last name, didn’t belong…

Bowel cancer has been attributed to many causes through research but teasing apart causation and correlation is an ordeal. However, studies always agree that red and processed meat increases the risk of the daunting condition. Fortunately,…

Dame Deborah James's husband has urged millions of Brits to take up the offer of life-saving NHS bowel cancer tests.Sebastien Bowen, who married Dame Deborah in 2008, said: 'Deborah knew early diagnosis saves lives and that giving more…

Processed meat is defined as any meat that has been preserved by smoking, curing, salting, or adding chemical preservatives – such as ham, bacon, and sausages, as well as luncheon meats.Certain chemicals added to meat to preserve it, such…

Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in the UK. Like all forms of cancer, the prognosis significantly improves the earlier it's detected. However, this means you need to familiarise yourself with your bowel…

Bowel cancer claims around 42,900 new victims each year in the UK alone. Kyron Hutchinson, from Leeds, was one of these thousands diagnosed with cancer in March 2020 aged just 31. His story highlights the importance of listening to any…