Possible bowel cancer

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Dr Helen Webberley
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by Dr Helen Webberley on Mon Jul 06, 2015 2:13 pm

Re: Possible bowel cancer

Hi there, bowel cancer can cause anything from no symptoms to lots of symptoms so if you have any worries then you should get checked out.

Can I ask you to tell me why you think you might have it?

The important things to look out for are:

change in bowel habit
blood
weight loss
pain

However, early bowel cancer may not cause any of these symptoms, so it is important to be very bowel aware.

Dr Webberley
Dr Helen Webberley
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by bartos on Mon Jul 06, 2015 3:58 pm

Re: Possible bowel cancer

I just wanted to let you know that I was thought to have IBS and after a while things just didn't feel right so I didn't wait, I went to my Doctor and I am glad I did because I had a small mass in my bowel and surgery was arranged quickly to remove it. I was worried but now I realise that it is better to go get things checked out as soon as possible, don't wait. I was lucky because there was no sign of cancer and I was only in hospital for a short time. I am very grateful for the quick action of my Doctor and the surgeon and nursing staff.

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