1 week Ago By [email protected] (Katie-Ann Gupwell)
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The world is in mourning following the death of renowned British hairdresser Trevor Sorbie, who lost his battle with bowel cancer .
Sorbie, famed for his work on ITV 's This Morning , had only recently revealed that his cancer had spread. His death was confirmed last Friday. Bowel cancer is the UK's fourth most common cancer, with around 44,100 new cases diagnosed each year, which translates to about 120 daily, accounting for 11% of all new cancer cases.
Despite these alarming statistics, early detection is possible by recognising certain symptoms. Dr Karan Raj, known as @dr.karanr on TikTok , has highlighted some key signs to be aware of.
He shared: "These are some common symptoms of colon cancer (bowel cancer). Unintentional weight loss, bleeding from the rectum or blood found in the stool, a persistent change in bowel habit which is not normal for you - either pooing more often with looser stool or pooing less often with harder stool. "Persistent abdominal pain, discomfort or bloating.
It's important to know that most people with these symptoms don't have bowel cancer but, 90% of people with bowel cancer have at least one, or a combination of these symptoms. And people who have had one or more of these symptoms for more than four weeks should see their doctor." The informative video has amassed more than 57,000 views and prompted numerous comments, with some users sharing their own poignant battles with the disease.
One individual commented: "This is what my grandad currently has." Another said: "I have all of these symptoms, besides weight loss. Going for a second colon cancer test in a few days.
" A third wrote: "I had symptoms for years, but my GP didn't believe me. I changed GP. I had a really big tumour removed - that was 11 years ago.
I'm so lucky to be here.".
