Knowing the bowel cancer warning signs to look out for could be life saving
Early diagnosis can be vital when it comes to cancer survival rates meaning it is important to spot the warning signs.
The expert added: "Bowel cancer is thought to have a long premalignant phase. It may take 10 years for bowel cancer to grow from a small bowel polyp." Anyone experiencing symptoms of bowel cancer for three weeks or more should seek attention from their GP immediately. Top Health Stories Today What are the risk factors of bowel cancer? According to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, half of all bowel cancers may be preventable based on lifestyle changes.
Dr Lee adds: "Interestingly, dogs can smell bowel cancer. In one study, dogs were as successful as colonoscopy at detecting bowel cancer.
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