All news on the topic: Bowel cancer

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Woman thought stomach cramps were period - but she planned her own funeral
Faye Louise, from West Sussex, started getting abdominal pains outside the time of her periods and when she went to see a doctor she found out she had an aggressive tumour
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Fat jabs can cut risk of bowel cancer in bonus spin-off from diabetes treatment
A study found that diabetes patients who were treated with injections such as Ozempic had a lower risk of developing colorectal cancer compared to those treated with other meds
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Adele Roberts praises 'beautiful' Dancing On Ice star who's 'mindful' of stoma
The former BBC Radio 1 presenter, who continues her recovery from treatment for bowel cancer, says she's looking forward to taking part in Dancing on Ice, which she's now confirmed will be her 'best year ever'
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Pharmacist highlights the 9 health symptoms you should never ignore
There are some signs the NHS says should be acted on immediately to eliminate the possibility of something much more serious than a cold, tiredness or a dodgy tummy
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Seven simple life hacks from scientists that could help you slash cancer risk
A new scientific study of more than 90,000 British adults found that you can cut your risk of cancer significantly by following seven key healthy living guidelines
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NBC's Antonia Hylton announces rare cancer at just 30 after dismissing signs
Ignoring what seemed to be minor ailments because they were expected for someone who lived a glamorous life on the road could have had fatal consequences
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Popular pub snack could add years to your life by 'slashing risk of early death'
Dr Hanieh-Sadat Ejtahed, of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, in Iran has found that a fibre found in nuts can stop people dying from just heart disease by up to 43 per cent
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Subtle sign of bowel cancer you might notice while decorating Christmas tree
Putting up your Christmas tree can be hard work, but if you notice it taking a bigger strain on your body than normal, it could be a sign of bowel cancer - and you shouldn't ignore it
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Stone Roses' Mani left heartbroken as wife Imelda dies after brave cancer fight
Imelda Mounfield, the wife of Mani, has died at the age of 52, her family have confirmed. The news was announced on X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday afternoon by Happy Mondays member Rowetta
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'Devoted' dad -of-two, 42, dies at home after complaining of pains in his head
Shaun Loughran had a brutal battle with cancer since he was diagnosed with a bowel tumour in January 2020. After it spread to his liver, abdomen, and brain, he has now tragically passed
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Urgent symptoms that mean you need to go to A&E
NHS data shows that more and more people are going to emergency departments with minor ailments such as nasal congestion, nausea and even hiccups
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BBC stars' touching musical tribute to George Alagiah after his death aged 67
George Alagiah's colleagues have paid tribute to the revered BBC newsreader, who sadly died at the age of 67 in July following his battle with bowel cancer
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BBC stars arrive at George Alagiah's memorial service after tragic death
Many BBC presenters, including Sophie Raworth and Sian Williams, were in attendance at George Alagiah's memorial service on Tuesday afternoon
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Grandad's fury after thieves steal £33,000 saved for son's grave during floods
Phil and Dawn Henderson had been putting cash aside to buy a gravestone for their son Jay Henderson, 36, who sadly died last year from liver failure
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Paddy McGuinness tearful as he shares tribute after his dad died from cancer
Paddy McGuinness choked back tears after revealing he'd lost his father to colon cancer on Channel 4's Stand Up To Cancer series... Don't Look Down, which had its finale on Friday
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Prince William says Dame Deborah James 'united and inspired'
William said Deborah James 'encourages us all to live life to the fullest, to tackle the toughest challenges with strength and bravery and to rally together to stand up to cancer'
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George Alagiah's wife collects posthumous award as his BBC co-star pays tribute
Late BBC newsreader George Alagiah was remembered at the 2023 Ethnicity Awards in London this evening, with his wife Frances collected a posthumous award as his Reeta Chakrabarti penned a tribute to her late co-star
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Expert issues health warning to those who eat toast every morning
A professor has revealed why you should never eat burnt toast as the simple every day food could pose a huge health risk if you leave it cooking in the toaster for too long
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Telling signs on fingers of silent killer branded UK's most deadly
There are eight warning signs to look out for with the killer disease that is one of the UK's most deadliest killers and claims the lives of hundreds of thousands
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First Dates' Merlin ignored chilling first symptom before bowel cancer diagnosis
First Dates star Merlin Griffiths wants to encourage people to normalise talking about their bowel movements and has shared the early symptoms of cancer that he ignored
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Here’s how the colour of your banana can slash diabetes risk - and boost health
Dr Karan Raj has taken to TikTok to highlight the unique health benefits from each banana shade, with some helping to manage type 2 diabetes
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First Dates star Merlin Griffiths keen to 'normalise poo' after cancer battle
The 48-year old Channel 4 star was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer in 2021 and now, after getting the 'all-clear', offers support to fans enduring similar problems
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All you need to know about menopause from symptoms to sex life and brain fog
To mark World Menopause Day this week, we spoke to three experts and asked them what all of the 13 million UK women who are currently menopausal need to know
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'Gold standard' stool shape shows you have a healthy body - what to look out for
Examining your poo to check the shape and size can help you determine if you are healthy or if you have an underlying issue or medical condition that may need attention
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Teacher with cancer given terrible news after four-month treatment delay
Nathaniel Dye, 37, who lives in Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s Ilford North constituency, introduced the frontbencher’s speech at Labour conference in Liverpool