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The 3 cancer symptoms to watch out for when you go to the loo for a number two
CATCHING cancer early can be the difference between life and death.And it’s no different for bowel cancer, a disease which claims the life of 46 Brits each day, according to Cancer Research UK.The most...
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Our cancer brought us a really special friendship as we battle it together,...
SINGER Georgie Gorman and chef Joe Shannon have opened up about their cancer journeys bringing them together. The Sligo natives have created a video series called The Recovery Tour to provide solace to...
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I was in agony every time I ate until docs discovered truth, says Real...
Fed up Real Housewives of Jersey star Jane Rayner visited a new ‘Poo HQ’ TV clinic in a desperate bid to try and discover what was wrong with her bowel.She was at the end of her tether, suffering from...
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I’m a GP – here’s how often you should really be pooping and when to get help
EVER wondered if you’re pooing too much? Or not enough? There’s actually no set answer for how often you should be going for a number two. There’s no set number of times you should be be having a poo...
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What the appearance of your poo says about your health – and when to see a...
THE majority of us tend to feel shy talking about number twos. But did you know your poo can tell you a lot about your overall health? Your poos can tell you a lot about your diet and health, a gut...
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HSE warn of deadly common cancer with ‘subtle’ symptoms – three signs to...
THE HSE have issued a major warning to Irish people to look out for the signs and symptoms that may indicate you are suffering from Bowel cancer. The cancer, which is one of the most common types...
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What the COLOUR of your poo says about your health – and when you must see a...
ASIDE from he occasional toilet humour here and there, nobody really talks about their poo, do they? But did you know your poo can tell you a lot about your overall health?GettyIf you’re concerned...
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Urgent warning to young people over ‘alarming’ rise in cancer cases – eight...
DOCTORS have issued an urgent warning over an “alarming increase” in the number of young people diagnosed with bowel cancer. Top bowel cancer experts and the Irish Cancer Society warn that people as...
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Adding ‘super veg’ to your diet can ‘slash your risk of deadly bowel cancer’
NO single food can offer all the nutrients and energy you need to keep your body happy and healthy. But there are a few items – dubbed ‘superfoods’– that really pack a punch when it comes to health...
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How the texture of your poo could be a sign of killer cancer – and 4 other...
WE all poo – yet we all hate to talk about it. By paying close attention to the size, smell, colour and texture of your number twos can reveal a lot about how healthy you are.Getty‘Loose stool’ – in...
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I was told I had six months to live, says Ireland AM chef Joe Shannon as he...
IRELAND AM star Joe Shannon has opened up about his terminal cancer. The celebrity chef was diagnosed with bowel cancer after doctors discovered a blockage in his intestines in March 2021.VMTVJoe...
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Major Irish change to alcohol labels first in world with urgent health risk...
IRELAND is set to bring a new law to enforce health warnings and calorie content appear on all alcohol labels.This will make Ireland the first country in the world with the strict labelling laws.All...
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I was fit and healthy at 39 – if it weren’t for Dame Deborah James my son...
EXACTLY a year ago, mum of one Lauren Roberts sat in stunned silence in an oncologist’s office.The 40-year-old was trying to take in the devastating news she’d just been given.Lauren RobertsLauren...
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From bloating to losing your voice – the 22 most common cancer symptoms you...
THERE are more than 200 different types of cancer that can cause all sorts of symptoms.From bloating to losing your voice– it seems like nearly anything can be a sign of the disease.But there are 22...
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GP reveals what a sudden urge to poo really means – and when you must see a...
WHETHER it’s after your morning morning coffee or totally out of the blue, we’ve all been hit by the sudden urge to poop. The intense need for a number two can hit at the most inopportune moments, when...
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Heartbreaking tributes paid to ‘beautiful’ Donegal woman after she dies from...
HEARTBREAKING tributes are being paid to a “beautiful” woman after she died from cancer yesterday.Tess Greene, who had been sharing her cancer journey online, passed away at Donegal Hospice on March 5....
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Who was Deborah James and when was she diagnosed with bowel cancer?
DEBORAH James shone a light on bowel cancer amid her own diagnoses.Before her death, the late Sun columnist devoted her life to raising awareness of the disease.InstagramThe late Deborah James was an...
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HSE issue major ‘reduce risk’ warning and urge people to take up activity as...
HSE bosses have issued an urgent alert to the Irish public – as one in two Irish people now face a cancer diagnosis.The health experts said there’s certain risk behaviours linked to causing cancer,...
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‘Remarkable’ bowel cancer drug can rid patients FULLY of disease – and works...
AN immunotherapy drug could spare bowel cancer patients the need for surgery and chemotherapy after results showed it was effective in 100 per cent of cases.Jemperli, also called dostarlimab, showed...
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New ‘golden age’ of cancer care as 4 key breakthroughs mean disease ‘won’t be...
IT’S a worrying fact that more than half of us will get cancer in our lifetime.Each year around 385,000 people are diagnosed and 167,000 lives are lost to the disease in the UK . . . and experts have...
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Bowel cancer drug that ‘shrunk 60% of tumours in incredibly exciting trial’...
A COMBINATION of two immunotherapy drugs could be used to treat the most common form of bowel cancer, scientists say.“Incredibly exciting” trials showed tumours had shrunk or remained stable in three...
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Dame Deborah James’£16m legacy 2 years on from death as family tell of pride...
EVEN in death, Dame Deborah James’ light continues to shine bright.It’s been two years since her loved ones have been able to feel her physical touch, hear her laugh and listen to her bark ‘Check your...
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I thought my bloating was just down to eating too many carbs – then I was...
A MUM who thought she simply needed to cut her carb intake was shocked to be diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer. Nikita Williamson was suffering from bloating and blood in her poo, but initially put...
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Almost HALF of all cancer cases are caused by 6 lifestyle factors – are you...
ONE in four cancer cases and half of all deaths could be avoided, a new study suggests.Researchers found they were attributable to things we can change in our lives, like smoking, alcohol consumption...
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Is your birthday in the cancer danger zone? Scientists find people born in...
PEOPLE born within a 30-year window are at higher risk of developing up to 17 different cancers, scientists say. Researchers said certain generations are more likely to develop over a dozen different...
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Diet is ‘the main driver’ of bowel cancer risk in young people, experts say –...
DIET is the main risk factor for bowel cancer, a new study suggests. Researchers found molecules called metabolites were the main drivers of the disease, especially those associated with red and...
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My mum died just 2 weeks after being diagnosed with cancer – she was too...
A MUM died just two weeks after being diagnosed with a common cancer after feeling too embarrassed to talk about her symptoms.Kasia Pietrzak, 43, admits that she is, to this day, still “trying to come...
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Are YOUR bowel habits normal? Gastroenterologist answers 9 burning questions...
Although it’s often a hush-hush topic, going to the toilet is something we all need to do.After all, what goes in, must come out.Find out what is normal and what should be looked at by a doctor when it...
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The three changes to your toilet habits that could be a sign of bowel cancer
MORE than 42,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year so it’s important you know the signs.It can strike anyone at any age, but it is treatable and curable if caught early.Bowel...
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Popular drink is ‘doubling’ risk of bowel cancer in adults who have more than...
A POPULAR drink ‘doubles’ the risk of bowel cancer in adults who have more than two per day, a study has found.It is the second deadliest form of the disease in the UK – and those guzzling certain...
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Brits urged to get digestive problems checked out – as many admit they ‘learn...
A QUARTER of Brits have digestive issues, like constipation, causing them discomfort – but have simply ‘learned to live with it’ rather than getting it checked out.A poll of 2,000 adults found 18 per...
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Why feeling thirsty could be a sign you’ve got a killer disease
FEELING thirsty is common, it can mean a number of things.It can simply mean you are in need of a little more hydration, or it is a red flag something more sinister is wrong.GettyFeeling very thirsty...
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I thought I had IBS but doctors discovered I had stage-three bowel cancer –...
AN IRISH woman says she was ‘blindsided’ and became ‘suicidal’ after she discovered her suspected IBS was actually deadly bowel cancer. Fitness fanatic Kathy McAllister thought she was the picture of...
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Doctors said nothing was wrong at first but I knew my strange symptoms were...
A WOMAN with a tumour eating through her bowel wall has urged others to push for answers if they feel fobbed off by doctors. Patricia Leaver was forced to dip into her savings to get private tests she...
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I convinced myself I had piles, it was easier than facing the terrifying...
NEVER ignore strange symptoms, is the message Suzie Smith wants everyone to take home from her story.Then 32 years old, she had spent months turning a blind eye to warnings signs and pushing through,...
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ALDI will now include bowel cancer symptoms on toilet roll packets as almost...
ALDI have announced that they will be adding signs and symptoms of bowel cancer to all packs of toilet roll as part of their partnership with the Irish Cancer Society.The retail giant aims to raise...
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How your cupboard staples could be increasing your risk of deadly cancer
BOWEL cancer is the second deadliest form of cancer – but you can help reduce your risk of getting it with your weekly shop.A new study reveals that our cupboard staples could be a key...
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Financial strain of cancer breaks my heart – I live with guilt of saying no...
A TERMINAL cancer sufferer has told how she can’t afford her eight-year-old daughter’s gym classes because her condition has left her having to fork out for every hospital visit.Mum-of-five Linda...
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I’m a doctor – here’s why you should never put off going for a poo
POOPING is a healthy part of our bodily functions, yet for some reason we’re told from a young age it’s shameful. This has lead to some people experiencing anxiety around pooping anywhere that isn’t...
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I’m a physio and you’ve been pooing all wrong – here’s my top tips for the...
THINK you know how to go for a poo? Think again.It turns out our modern toilet-using habits can stop us from properly emptying our bowels.tiktok/bienausExpert Georgia Reupert-Allen places a small box...
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Hollyoaks’ Mercedes McQueen in shock cancer battle – as Abe’s next victim is...
HOLLYOAKS’ one-year time jump has revealed a shock cancer battle for Mercedes McQueen.Mercedes– played by Jennifer Metcalfe– has been a regular on Hollyoaks since 2006.Lime PicturesA new Hollyoaks...
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Hollyoaks icon Jennifer Metcalfe reveals heartbreaking real-life connection...
HOLLYOAKS leading lady Jennifer Metcalfe has revealed her heartbreaking real-life connection to Mercedes McQueen’s new bowel cancer storyline.The actress – who has played Mercedes in the Channel 4 soap...
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The 6 lifestyle factors driving the cancer epidemic in the young revealed –...
SIX lifestyle factors are driving a growing cancer epidemic in young people, a new report warns.While some cases are decreasing in over-65s, the number of people aged 50 and under being diagnosed with...
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Mum, 28, told ‘you’re too young for cancer’ inspires devastating Hollyoaks...
FOR actress Jennifer Metcalfe, her art now imitates life.After losing her dad Colin to bowel cancer when she was just 15, the star’s Hollyoaks character Mercedes McQueen has been diagnosed with the...
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Exactly how many alcoholic drinks a week raises your risk of different...
APOLOGIES if you’re reading this with a glass of something boozy in hand, but the truth hurts: drinking increases your risk of cancer.Experts from Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and the US National Cancer...
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Scientists baffled as jellyfish-like tentacled sea creature ‘Brown Hydra’ can...
A STRANGE tentacled creature is bamboozling scientists as it spreads contagious cancer and seemingly lives forever.Researchers have become intrigued by the so-called “brown hydra” in the hope it...
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Hollyoaks’ Jennifer Metcalfe inundated by fans reaching out with cancer...
HOLLYOAKS actress Jennifer Metcalfe has confessed that she has been inundated with messages from other cancer sufferers in the wake of her heartbreaking storyline. In the Channel 4 soap, her character...
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Celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie, 75, reveals terminal bowel cancer saying...
CELEBRITY hairdresser Trevor Sorbie MBE has bravely announced he has terminal bowel cancer and that he ‘might not make it to Christmas’.The 75-year-old shared his heartbreaking news on This Morning...
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Meet Trevor Sorbie’s wife Carole: Spouse supporting Scottish celebrity...
CELEBRITY hairdresser Trevor Sorbie has bravely announced he has terminal cancer.By the Scottish star’s side as he battles the disease is his beloved wife, Carole.RexTrevor Sorbie with his wife Carole...
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Dad, 56, died after suffering ‘flu-like symptoms’– and sent 4 children...
A DAD-of-four died after mistaking his cancer for flu. Mike Randell, 56, had been feeling “really tired” after what he thought was a run-of-the-mill bout of the seasonal illness.Sophie RandellMike, who...
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