Bowel cancer symptoms: how to spot the warning signs | NHS

In this video, we explain what the main symptoms of bowel cancer are. If you have any of these symptoms for three weeks or more, contact your GP practice. It's probably nothing serious, but finding cancer early makes it easier to treat.

0:00: Intro
0:32: Symptoms of bowel cancer
1:27: Facts about bowel cancer
2:01: Outro

[sunvandijk]

I've had these symptoms for a couple of years, minus the blood and fatigue. GP referred me the the And I've been waiting to get in for almost a year. Hooray!

[kellyk.]

My father is a bowel cancer survivor. He never had bleeding, he started of with stomach pain and every time he would eat and eventually even have a drink he would be in pain and farting was the only thing that gave him relief from the pain. He had a big belly but he was an overweight man anyway. We had an 18 month wait before he could have a colonoscopy and when he had the test we found he did have cancer, but unfortunately because of the wating list, it had spread quite badly. He had to have either his large or small intestine removed completely. They didn't give him chemo cause they said they removed all. Well next check it was back again. Hes had cancer 3 times now.

[CoolQuizYT]

I have all of these symptoms and I will get it checked and notify you guys

[angelahayat]

I hv had all the symptoms and lost weight last April but slowly gained it back 6 mths later. I hv pain anytime I eat. I've had 2 colonoscopies within 2 years and they can't find anything wrong. I still hv pain which radiates into my back & the constipation is getting worse.

[amirr.a.m.]

I got all those symptoms except for one Losing weight with out trying!!😬

[Tootswilligers]

Aye I've had all these symptoms for month+ and am going in for a colonoscopy soon. Thanks for your video!

[fionagrube]

Am waiting for my doctor to call me back got to wait all weekend

[rangersnut]

I have been bleeding every time I go for over 2 years. Multiple times a day and through the night. I am stuck in the bathroom for upto 3 and 4 hours long. The specialist at the hospital says I need a rectal menomatary test. Which they have had the department closed for for over 2 years since covid and are constantly in talks about reopening. I am left in limbo with bleeds and this damn NHS does nothing for me. The NHS puts adverts like these up and then does nothing for people who need help.

[albionguy]

I would contact my GP if I thought I could get an appointment as they’ll only see you if it’s urgent

[dandelions]

can rectum pain also be a symptom? I have a few of the symptoms mentioned plus rectum pain

[laylamorgan]

Im 46 and going for a colonoscopy on Saturday... Apart from the weight loss and seeing blood, ive had all other symptoms for around 3 mths. About 6 days ago i contacted my doctor with the symptoms and that same day i was sent for a blood test and given specimen jars and one ive never seen before i now know it was a fit test....i did the FIT test and handed it straight back to my gps... On Monday morning i got a call from my gp and was told it came back as a high positive for microscopic blood. Normal range is 0-10.. mine came back at 203..i was told id need an urgent colonoscopy aand would hear within 2 weeks about an appointment. I was very surprised to be called later that day from endoscopy department and booked in for Saturday 😢im terrified..

[unknown]

I think someone Ik may Have it
(Does it go away or?)

[CiderPang]

I have had all symptoms apart from the bleeding for over 12 months, doctor gave me mabeverine and hospital gave me lansoprosol. Had cameras up and down. State the nhs is in I've given up hope of finding out what it is.

[flyinghorse]

How long of a period between bleeding would be enough of a concern that the person should see a GP?

[Dee-vzhi]

Why 3 week or more why cant you go when you see the first sign of blood

[colleeporter]

I did the home test came back positive
My doctor told me i do not have colon cancer
Without any testing
I have chronic diarrhea
Pain in my abdomen
Hot flashes
Headaches

[camilarincon]

I've been having these symptoms for over a year 🙈🙈🙈🙈

[KieranMiller-ruki]

Absolute joke. I’ve had every single symptom aside from bleeding every day for 2 months or more and My GP still refuses a colonoscopy.