A doctor who was diagnosed with bowel cancer has warned of 'subtle changes' to look out for. The cancer can be found anywhere in the large bowel, including the colon and rectum, and is diagnosed in 43,000 people every year.
GP Dr Anisha Patel was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer five years ago and has also written a book to talk about her experiences, Chronicle Live reports. Dr Patel has been in remission for four-and-a-half years and said her biggest advice was to be aware of what's typical for your body.
This will make spotting any signs of the disease easier to spot, she says. While checking the toilet before you flush might not be the most pleasant thing to do, getting to know your poo could just end up saving your life.
