•  On Dec, 19, 2016
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Screening is a way of testing healthy people to see if they show any early signs of cancer. Bowel cancer screen ing can save lives. If bowel cancer is found early, it is easier to treat. Screening may also pick up non cancerous growths (polyps), which could become cancerous in the future. Bowel cancer is treat- able and curable, especially if it’s diagnosed early Nearly everyone diagnosed at the earliest stage will survive…

•  On Dec, 19, 2016
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Scientists think around half (54 per cent) of all bowel cancers could be prevented by having a healthier lifestyle. You can reduce your risk by: Eating a healthier diet, Taking more exercise, Cutting down on alcohol and Stopping smoking. You may have seen reports in the news about the effect of statins and aspirin on bowel cancer risk. Speak to your GP if you’d like to know how you can reduce your risk of cancer…