Triathlete Laura Butcher knew something still wasn't right with her, despite recovering from a fall from her bike. And knowing what had happened to her mum, she began to fear the worst when she started seeing some telltale signs.
The 40-year-old, from Bridgend, had been training to tackle her first triathlon before it was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic. However, she continued to train during lockdown, and last year took part in a 70-mile cycle ride from her home in the Bridgend area to Mumbles and back.
While she was cycling through SA1 on the return route, she came off her bike and broke her collarbone. Laura was taken to hospital and given a course of painkillers. After finishing her medication, Laura said she still did not feel fully fit, and began to notice blood in her stools. As her mother had bowel cancer at 60 years old, she knew the symptoms and decided to seek medical advice. You can get more health news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
