Anal cancer is one of the rarest forms of cancer, affecting approximately just over 1,400 people annually in the UK. The disease tends to be more prevalent in women, and there are different types you need to be aware of. Here, we look at the different types of anal cancer, and the main symptoms to…
Being diagnosed with peritoneal metastasis can understandably be terrifying. You likely have a lot of questions such as what is it and what treatments are available? Unlike many other types of cancer, chemotherapy isn’t typically effective at treating peritoneal metastasis. So, what are your options if you are trying to combat this form of abdominal…
Colorectal cancer has always been associated with older patients. However, over the past decade there has been a significant increase in the number of young people being diagnosed with the condition. While the risk of developing colorectal cancer does increase as you age, more and more young people are experiencing an early onset of the…
Colorectal cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, most commonly affecting the over 50s. However, in recent years there have been increasing cases of colorectal cancer in younger patients. While the rates are starting to drop in the over 50’s, they are increasing by around 2% each year in younger patients. Actor Chadwick…
Bowel cancer is the second biggest cancer killer in the UK. However, alarmingly many people have little to no awareness of the symptoms they need to look out for. This April has marked Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and it’s time to start raising awareness of the symptoms that accompany this terrible disease. It is estimated…
The COVID 19 pandemic has caused major disruption within the healthcare sector. As hospitals across the country were forced to focus on treating virus patients, routine appointments and procedures were cut back. Cancer patients were some of the first to suffer from the disruption, with some even missing out on the crucial treatment they needed.…
Haemorrhoids – commonly known as piles – can affect anyone of any age. It is impossible to say with absolute accuracy how many people have them as most people don’t go and see the doctor for piles and some people do not have any symptoms. However, it is believed that they are a very common…
Bowel incontinence means being unable to control the urge to open your bowels, which can result in soiling (encopresis), embarrassment and a severe impact on quality of life. Find out about treatment options for bowel incontinence.
If you notice blood when you open your bowels, don’t ignore it, but equally, try not to panic as it can have many causes, many of them harmless.