- Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is the UK's fourth most prevalent cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with diagnoses increasingly seen in young people.
- The recent passing of Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling from colon cancer at 54 has brought renewed attention to the disease.
- Key symptoms to watch for include changes in bowel habits (such as diarrhoea or constipation), blood in your poo or bleeding from your bottom, and a pain or lump in your tummy.
- Other important warning signs are unexplained weight loss, even when eating normally, and constant tiredness or fatigue, which can be caused by anaemia due to internal bleeding.
- Medical professionals advise contacting a GP immediately if you experience any of these symptoms, as early diagnosis is crucial, and they may recommend an at-home Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT).
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