6 SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BOWEL CANCER

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06/22/23

In this video Dr O'Donovan explains 6 potential signs and symptoms of bowel cancer, including unexplained significant weight loss, blood in the poo, a mass in the abdomen, rectum or anus, a change in bowel habit and more.

It's important to know that many people with these symptoms don't have bowel cancer. Other health problems can cause similar symptoms. But if you have any of these, or if things just don't feel right, go to see your GP.

Knowing the symptoms and acting on them as quickly as possible could mean that if you do have bowel cancer, it may be diagnosed earlier when it's much easier to treat. People whose cancer is diagnosed at an early stage have a much higher chance of successful treatment than those whose cancer has become more widespread.

Also please don't be embarrassed and don't ignore any symptoms. Doctors are used to seeing lots of people with bowel problems and it is something we deal with all of the time. We will do our very best to help you get the right tests and investigations you need if these are indicated.

LINKS AND REFERENCES:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/....bowel-cancer/symptom

Link to symptom diary: https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.....uk/about-bowel-cance

Bowel cancer symptoms: https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.....uk/about-bowel-cance

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