Cancer is a potentially deadly disease that occurs when abnormal cells divide and spread in an uncontrolled way. These cells can also damage nearby tissue and organs. There are more …
Spotting new or worrying symptoms is very important, particularly if they’re being caused by cancer. Finding cancer early means it’s easier to treat. But many cancers are described as ‘silent’ …
A beloved mum died of bowel cancer at the age of just 40 after her symptoms were initially thought to be caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Helen Dutton, first …
A self-examination is crucial when it comes to detecting cancer as early as possible, according to a doctor. Mr Ash Prabhudesai, Consultant Colorectal, Laparoscopic & General Surgeon at The Princess …
Bowel cancer is cancer that’s found anywhere in the large bowel, including the colon and rectum. Sometimes referred to as colon cancer, symptoms can vary and may not always be …
It is natural for us to indulge over the New Year, with the average Briton consuming over 5,300 calories on Christmas Day. But the symptoms of overeating can be similar …
Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK. Typical symptoms affect bowel movements, for example, having softer poo, needing to poo more or less …
One of the most common types of cancer in the UK is bowel cancer, and while the NHS says you’re more likely to get it if you’re over 50, according …
Considered the fourth most common cancer diagnosis, bowel cancer claims around 16,800 lives every year in the UK alone, according to Bowel Cancer UK. This gloomy statistic underlines the need …
A change to your bowel habits is less likely to be cancer, but you should be mindful of any changes, said Gemma Stuart, founding owner of Gutsy Health, makers of …