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Health
Nuray Bulbul

Bowel cancer symptoms to look out for in your toilet habits

Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in the UK. Almost nine out of 10 people with bowel cancer are over the age of 60.

If you’re aged between 60 and 74, you will be invited to take part in bowel cancer screening every two years in England. For Scotland and Wales, screenings are held even earlier from the age of 50.

It’s your choice whether to take part in the screening programme. The sooner bowel cancer is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat. Here are the main symptoms of bowel cancer to watch out for and who’s most at risk .

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