Most of us know that over-indulging in alcohol is bad for our health, but did you know a moderate amount can also do you harm? According to a new study, moderate drinking can increase your risk of developing bowel cancer. Even just one or two drinks a day could be putting your health at risk.…
Throughout the UK, men are growing, colouring, or removing their beard completely, to support Bowel Cancer UK’s December campaign – ‘Decembeard’. Raising awareness of bowel cancer and gaining vital funds for research, the new campaign runs all month long, and is free to sign up. Bowel cancer is the second biggest cancer killer in the…
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…
If you have been diagnosed with hard-to-treat abdominal cancers, such as colorectal cancer, you may have been recommended HIPEC cancer treatment. Designed to treat certain types of cancer, this two-stage treatment has proven to effectively combat cancerous cells. Here, you will learn what HIPEC cancer treatment is, its benefits, and how it is performed. What…
A new study carried out by the University of Southampton has revealed that bowel cancer patients are at risk of clinical depression after treatment. Shockingly, results also show that the depression can last for up to five years, and in some cases, it can be an ongoing issue. Here, we will look at what the…
Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancers diagnosed in the UK. However, many people have no idea what signs and symptoms of this deadly disease they should be looking out for. Radio 1 DJ and former reality star Adele Roberts has recently opened up about being diagnosed with the condition. As…
Peritoneal cancer is a more severe form of the disease, caused when the cancer has spread to the skin that lines the inside of the abdomen called the peritoneum. It is a later stage cancer, which unfortunately makes it difficult to treat. However, new techniques and treatments are helping to improve survival rates, provided it…
Metastases are when cancer has spread from its original location to other parts of the body and the peritoneum is a relatively common area for metastases to form, particularly from tumours that begin in the abdomen and pelvis. Life expectancy is generally low due to the advanced nature of these cancers. However, does that mean…
New figures published by the NHS have revealed the impact of COVID on waiting lists for bowel cancer tests. As of February 2021, there were 91,600 people in England on the waiting list for further investigation. Almost half of these people have shockingly been waiting for over six weeks for a test. Here, we will…