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Learn about the possible signs of bowel (colorectal) cancer, such as bleeding, changes in bowel habit, weight loss and pain. Find out when to see your doctor and what tests to expect.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, such as liver, lungs or bones. Find out how to control your symptoms and get support from your doctor or symptom control team.
Learn about bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, which affects the large bowel (colon and rectum). Find out about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, survival and support.
A bowel obstruction is a serious complication of advanced cancer that blocks the waste from digested food. It can cause pain, vomiting, constipation and dehydration. Learn about the possible treatments, such as drips, drains, surgery, stents and medicines.
Learn about the main treatments for colon cancer that hasn't spread, such as surgery and chemotherapy. Find out how to access research and clinical trials, and get support from Cancer Chat and nurse helpline.
Bowel cancer affects the large bowel, which includes the colon and rectum. Learn about the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer, the risk factors, the screening programme and the treatment options.
Stage 4 bowel cancer means the cancer has spread to other parts of the body, such as the liver or lungs. It is also called advanced bowel cancer and divided into 3 stages: 4A, 4B and 4C. Learn more about the TNM system and treatment options for stage 4 bowel cancer.
Stage 3 bowel cancer means the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes, but not to distant parts. It is divided into 3 groups (3A, 3B and 3C) based on the size, depth and number of lymph nodes involved. Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for stage 3 bowel cancer.
A stoma is an opening on your tummy where the end of your bowel is brought out. You might have a temporary or permanent stoma after surgery for bowel cancer. Learn how to manage your stoma and get support from your stoma nurse.
Advanced bowel cancer is cancer that started in either the back passage (rectum) or large bowel (colon) and has spread to another part of the body. You might have advanced cancer when you are first diagnosed. Or the cancer might come back after previous treatment. Symptoms of advanced bowel cancer can be hard to cope with.