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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Andrew Gregory Health editor

What is bowel cancer and how can I spot the early signs?

An artist’s impression of the process of being screened for bowel cancer by swallowing a tiny camera hidden inside a capsule.
An artist’s impression of the process of being screened for bowel cancer by swallowing a tiny camera hidden inside a capsule. Photograph: NHS Golden Jubilee/Medtronic/PA

George Alagiah, one of the BBC’s most respected journalists, has died aged 67, nine years after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.

What is bowel cancer?
Bowel cancer is cancer found anywhere in the large bowel, which includes the colon and rectum. The large bowel is part of your digestive system. It helps absorb water from your food and removes food waste from your body.

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