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What Is Bowel Cancer
Bowel cancer, also known as colon cancer, rectal cancer or colorectal
cancer is caused by uncontrolled cell growth in the appendix, colon or
rectum. Typically, it begins in the bowel lining before spreading to the
underlying muscle and then through the bowel wall.
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common form of cancer in the UK, with
around 40,700 people being diagnosed with the disease every year. Of this
number, over half are male, making it the third most common cancer in
men. Like other cancers, it is more common in people over 60, with more
than 80% of patients being in this age group.
The causes of bowel cancer remain largely unknown however there are
contributory factors that can make people more susceptible. These factors
include: excessive consumption of red meat, inactive lifestyle, smoking,
hereditary tendencies, and a history of inflammatory bowel diseases. There
is little genetic risk associated with bowel cancer though.
The main signs of bowel cancer tend to be: rectal bleeding, anaemia, loss
of appetite, constipation, nausea and vomiting. Other indications are
bloating, diarrhoea and abdominal pain.
Private treatments for bowel cancer are available at the LOC, where on-
going bowel cancer research is also undertaken. The skilled specialists will
help to plan the best treatment option with the latest oncological
procedures for a bowel cancer diagnosis.
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