Increasing awareness and knowledge of bowel cancer is a key component in empowering you to be an advocate for your own health and wellbeing. Importantly we aim to give you the tools you need to take appropriate action if you experience any of the key signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. Arming you at the earliest possible stage with vital information aims to tackle the growing prevalence of bowel cancer among younger people in a proactive manner. 

What are the signs?

Blood in your stools or bleeding from your bottom

Obvious change in bowel habits

Weight loss for no apparent reason

Extreme fatigue

Lump or pain in your tummy or bottom

Other symptoms can include bloating or discomfort from food, persistent diarrhoea or constipation.

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