01/04/2026
🎗️Bowel Cancer Awareness
The early signs of bowel cancer are often hidden so it's important to return your bowel screening test and to look out for these signs or changes in your bowel.
Contact your GP surgery as soon as possible if you notice any of the following symptoms, especially if they last for 4 or more weeks:
🔹 Repeated bleeding from your bottom.
🔹Blood mixed in with your poo.
🔹 A recent change in your poo, particularly looser poo or pooing more regularly.
🔹New pain in your abdomen(tummy) that won't go away.
🔹 You've recently lost weight without trying.
🔹More pale and tired than usual.
As well as looking out for the signs and symptoms above, it's important to keep an eye out for your home bowel cancer screening test coming through your letterbox.
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