Bowel cancer (colon and rectal cancer)
Bowel cancer is a common cancer, and early detection can increase the chance of successful treatment. Taking simple steps can help reduce your risk.
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Getting a poo test: who and how often?
Bowel cancer more commonly occurs in older people, while rates of the deadly disease in younger people are going up. But whatever your age, it's important to know the warning signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. Learn more here.
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Lynch syndrome
Lynch syndrome, formerly known as HNPCC, is a genetic condition that increases the risk of a person developing some cancers, such as bowel cancer.
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Colon resection for colon cancer
Removing the cancer by surgery gives you the best chance of being free of colon cancer.
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Surgery for rectal cancer
Removing the cancer by surgery gives you the best chance of being free of rectal cancer.
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Hemicolectomy
A hemicolectomy is an operation where a section of your large intestine is removed. It is usually done to treat a condition such as bowel cancer.
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Bowel obstruction
Bowel obstruction can cause serious health problems. If you have a bowel obstruction, you will usually need immediate treatment in hospital.
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Bowel cancer screening
Bowel cancer screening is important for early detection of bowel cancer. This test can show up signs of cancer before you have symptoms.
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Health checks for women
A guide to routine health checks and tests for women, including mammogram, bowel cancer screening, blood pressure and more.
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Stool tests
Stool tests are commonly used to check for possible bowel cancer and causes of gastrointestinal illness. Read more about stool testing and results.
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