Bowel Cancer | Bowel Cancer UK
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Signs and symptoms of bowel cancer | Bowel Cancer UK
WEBSymptoms 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 tired all the time but you’re not sure why. a pain or lump in your tummy.
What is bowel cancer? | Bowel Cancer UK
WEBThe bowel is part of the digestive system. It is made up of the small bowel and the large bowel. The large bowel is made up of the colon and rectum. Cancer that affects the large bowel is typically called bowel cancer. You may also hear it being called colorectal cancer, colon cancer or rectum cancer, depending on where it is found.
Diagnosing bowel cancer | Bowel Cancer UK
WEBDiagnosing 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.
About bowel cancer
WEBFind up to date and reliable information about bowel cancer including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and living with and beyond the disease.
Long term effects | Treatment | About bowel cancer
WEBImproving their diet. Doing more physical activity. Using complementary therapies. Possible late and long-term effects of treatment include: Tiredness. Hernia. Nerve damage. Changes in bowel function. Changes in sexual function.
About advanced bowel cancer
WEBAdvanced bowel cancer is when cancer has spread from the bowel to other organs in the body. You may also hear it being called secondary, metastatic or stage 4 bowel cancer. Bowel cancer can spread when parts of the tumour break away from the bowel and travel to another part of the body. The tumour in the bowel is called the primary tumour.
Diet | Reduce your risk | About bowel cancer | Bowel Cancer UK
WEBGetting your 5 A Day. As well as containing fibre, vegetables and fruit may also help to protect against bowel cancer because they contain antioxidants. Antioxidants are substances that help to delay or stop cell damage. Eating five portions of vegetables and fruit a day forms part of a healthy, balanced diet.
Reducing your risk | About bowel cancer | Bowel Cancer UK
WEBA company limited by guarantee number 3409832 (England and Wales) VAT registration number 446 0499 79. Find out how you can reduce your risk of developing bowel cancer by having a healthier lifestyle.
Staging & grading | Diagnosis | About bowel cancer
WEBStage 1 – the cancer hasn't spread outside the bowel wall. Stage 2 – the cancer has grown into or through the outer layer of the bowel wall. Stage 3 – the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Stage 4 – the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.