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…
New research has discovered a possible link between sugary drinks and an increased bowel cancer risk in women. The observational study suggested that drinking two or more sugary drinks a day increased the risk of bowel cancer in those under the age of 50. Here we will look at the possible link discovered and how…
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…