Bowel Cancer
If you’ve had blood in your poo or looser poo for 3 weeks, your doctor wants to know.
Chances are it’s nothing to worry about, but these symptoms could be signs of bowel cancer, so tell your doctor. Finding bowel cancer early makes it more treatable and could save your life.
Find out more on the NHS bowel cancer pages
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1 in 16 men will be diagnosed with bowel cancer.
If caught at an early stage, 9 in 10 bowel cancer cases are treated successfully. Knowing the signs and symptoms and seeking help quickly could make all the difference.
Spot the signs
Some of the most common symptoms include....
- bleeding from the bottom without obvious reason
- looser or more frequent bowel motions that last longer than 4 weeks
If you experience any of these changes - play it safe. See your doctor.
www.spotcancerearly.com/bowel
For questions about cancer, call Cancer Research UK free on 0808 800 4040