Signs and symptoms of bowel cancer | Bowel Cancer UK
Symptoms can include: bleeding from your bottom. blood in your poo. a change in your pooing habits. You might be going more or less often, or have diarrhoea or constipation that might come and go. losing weight but you’re not sure why. feeling very …
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Diagnosing bowel cancer | Bowel Cancer UK
Diagnosing bowel cancer. In this section, we talk about how bowel cancer is diagnosed, the tests you might have, and what happens when you visit your GP or the hospital. There are a few ways that bowel cancer can be diagnosed. Some people may notice symptoms of bowel cancer and speak to their GP before completing an at-home test.
Our patron, Dame Deborah James (bowelbabe), has died from …
We were absolutely delighted when she became a patron during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month in April 2021, after offering her support over the years since she was told she had bowel cancer. Deborah received her bowel cancer diagnosis in 2016 when she was only 35 years old, and soon began writing her bowelbabe blog.
Diet after treatment | About bowel cancer | Bowel Cancer UK
Tips for following a balanced diet. Eat at least five portions of vegetables and fruit each day. Eat more wholegrain variety carbohydrates, such as bread, pasta and rice, unless your healthcare team has advised you to follow a low-fibre diet. Eat some lean protein, such as skinless chicken, fish or pulses each day.
What I wish I’d been told when I was diagnosed at stage 4
Sep 28, 2021 · Bowel Cancer UK have asked me to write a blog for World Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Day around what I wish I'd been told when I was diagnosed at stage 4. I feel I should start by clarifying that "metastatic" cancer is known by several terms and that in itself can cause confusion. It's also called "stage 4" and "advanced" cancer.
Real life stories | Personal experiences | Bowel Cancer UK
Here are the real life stories of people who have been or are currently affected by bowel cancer. If you would like to share your own story, please click here. Our online community is a place for anyone affected by bowel cancer to talk about their experiences, share their knowledge and support each other. Your support helps save lives.
Chemotherapy | Treatment | About bowel cancer
Common side effects of chemotherapy include: loose bowel movements (diarrhoea) an increased risk of infection. a sore mouth. feeling and being sick. Chemotherapy can cause temporary or permanent infertility, depending on the drugs and doses used. Speak to your healthcare team if you have any questions about fertility.
Bowel cancer that has spread to other parts of the body
In rarer cases, bowel cancer can spread from the bowel to other parts of the body. This could include: bones. ovaries. brain. Your healthcare team will help decide the best treatment for you. Your oncologist or surgeon will discuss your options with you. You may have treatment to control the cancer and manage your symptoms.
Lung metastases | Advanced disease | About bowel cancer
Bowel cancer that has spread to the lungs. When bowel cancer spreads to the lungs it is called lung metastasis. The lungs are one of the more common sites for bowel cancer to spread. The lungs are breathing organs that are in your chest. A team of lung experts will help decide the best treatment for you. They will work together to decide the ...