13 h. ago Almost all Brits are missing out on key nutrient linked to bowel cancer explosion in under 50s, shock report finds

Data released by the Government's Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) show a staggering 96 per cent of adults don't meet this requirement.

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63 h. ago British scientists make 'pivotal' breakthrough in fight against bowel cancer

New research has found that cancerous bowel cells can 'shapeshift' into the types of cells found in skin and muscle - making them harder to treat.

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65 h. ago What are the symptoms of bowel cancer? Expert reveals warning signs

Unexplained weight loss or tiredness can be symptoms of bowel cancer

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3 d. ago Bowel cancer cells can ‘shapeshift’ to enable aggressive spread, research finds

Scientists hope the discovery will lead to improved treatments.

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3 d. ago Scientists celebrate bowel cancer breakthrough in bid to tackle surge in young people

Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the UK

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3 d. ago Zoe guru Prof Tim Spector reveals the healthiest supermarket loaves

Nutrition guru Professor Tim Spector has revealed which type of bread he eats every day, and it could just keep bowel cancer at bay.

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5 d. ago I'm the healthiest person I know, but I've been hit with bowel cancer at 39

Danni Duncan, a mother-of-three and fitness coach from Melbourne, Australia, said she developed the disease despite exercising regularly, and having a healthy diet.

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9 d. ago Everyday foods may be slashing survival rates of deadly bowel cancer

Common foods in the modern diet may be slashing survival rates in patients with bowel cancer

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1 week ago GMB star called 111 over bowel cancer fears ahead of emergency surgery

Good Morning Britain star Ranvir Singh has returned to the ITV daytime show following her emergency appendix surgery.

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1 week ago Good Morning Britain star's hospital dash over bowel cancer fears

GMB presenters Ranvir Singh and Rob Rinder were discussing reality star Sam Vanderpump's recent sepsis scare when the ITV star opened up.

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1 week ago 'I had Kim Kardashian buttock surgery after severe burning pain was cancer'

A keen runner who experienced severe pain in his left buttock was told he had bowel cancer - and doctors have managed to sculpt him a brand new bum after removing a large chunk to save his life

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2 w. ago REVEALED: The one thing you can do for your child to slash their odds of bowel cancer in later life

The research sheds light on cancer's early origins, offering insight into a disease that develops over decades, rather than months or years, said experts.

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2 w. ago Runner experienced burning pain before stage three cancer diagnosis

Andy Spary’s symptoms began with severe burning pain in his left buttock, which was initially put down to a skating injury

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2 w. ago Scientists uncover 'important risk factor' for bowel cancer as cases surge in young people

The findings could improve understanding of the 'early origins' of bowel cancer, helping to prevent the deadly disease

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2 w. ago Doctors discover vital new clue in search for cause of mystery bowel cancer explosion in under 50s

Being overweight as a child, teenager, and young adult has been found to increase your chances of developing bowel cancer as an adult, new research suggests.

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2 w. ago Being overweight as a child and young adult linked to bowel cancer risk – study

A higher birth weight was also associated with a increased chance of developing the disease, according to a study.

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3 w. ago Urgent recall issued as popular snack is found to be contaminated with faeces

Last month, shock research suggested the diarrhoea-causing bug may be to blame for a disturbing rise in colon cancer cases in under 50s.

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3 w. ago Surge in infection linked to colon cancer sparks health alert

The UK Health Security Agency linked many of the cases to four outbreaks traced to contaminated beef, salad leaves and dairy products.

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