Living with cancer of the bowel

Professor Darzi on the danger of igrnoing cancer of the bowel

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'Every day I see patients who will not survive or beat this disease - and often it's because they left it too long to present their symptoms to their GP. Yet I also have the more pleasurable job of telling many patients that their bowel cancer is in remission, or that they have reached the all-important "5-year all clear". In most cases, these people will not have delayed seeing their doctor.

Please don't be embarrassed if you notice a problem with your bowel habits, we've seen it all before and can't be shocked. The chances are there's nothing to worry about, but it pays to be sure. It does not pay to stay tight-lipped about your health.'
Professor Darzi, Imperial College, London

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Sue, about 1 month

oh, how I agree with Tina...how on earth could you call this so called article that?? I have bowel cancer and was looking for some advice, and maybe tips on living with this....what a disappointment!!! Sorry, but this is not even an article....just a few remarks. Rubbish!!!

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tina, 7 months

How you could call your article " Living with Cancer of the Bowel" I really don't know. I was expecting some advice, or at least foods that may be able to help Living with cancer. What a disappointment.

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