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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Niamh Conroy, founder of a patient support group Bowel Cancer Ireland, has stage four bowel cancer. Picture: Gareth Chaney.</p>

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'A mother busy with a young family ignored blood in her stool — she had stage four bowel cancer'

One in 10 who develop the disease is under 50, so it’s essential to be vigilant and tackle the stigmas associated with discussing poo

<p>All of us acquire moles, but detecting the benign ones from cancerous moles is something of a challenge. Moles which are either bleeding and painful, looking more lumpy than possible, or seemingly irregular or changing in shape, are cause for concern.</p>

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The benefits of early detection when it comes to different cancers

<p>'Research published in the British Medical Journal has found that every four-week delay in starting cancer treatment can increase mortality by 10%. So, there is no question that these delays are causing avoidable deaths', CEO Averil Power warned. Picture: Andres Poveda</p>

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Delays in cancer treatment are 'causing avoidable deaths', Irish Cancer Society warns

Extending bowel cancer screening to over 50s would reduce deaths but cost up to €66m, Hiqa says

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Extending bowel cancer screening to over 50s would reduce deaths but cost up to €66m, Hiqa says

Study suggests fear of results contributes to low bowel cancer screening uptake

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Study suggests fear of results contributes to low bowel cancer screening uptake

'Bowel cancer is the third most lethal cancer, but a simple home test is improving survival rates'

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'Bowel cancer is the third most lethal cancer, but a simple home test is improving survival rates'

Ireland again misses target for bowel cancer screening as numbers taking lifesaving test drop

Ireland again misses target for bowel cancer screening as numbers taking lifesaving test drop

The HSE Bowelscreen can detect bowel cancer before signs or symptoms are even present

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon: 'I’m one of a growing number of young people with bowel cancer'

Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon: 'I’m one of a growing number of young people with bowel cancer'

Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon is living with stage four colorectal cancer. In a special edition, she collaborates with Feelgood to raise awareness of the warning signs and encourage those eligible to participate in the free BowelScreen programme

Listen | Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

Daffodil Day: Cork woman who lost husband to cancer won't let her own diagnosis hold her back

Daffodil Day: Cork woman who lost husband to cancer won't let her own diagnosis hold her back

Julie Murtagh O’Connell, from Cobh, who will stage her 10th Strictly Cobh Dancing event next weekend. spoke about her own 10-year cancer journey

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

'I tried to stay upbeat for everybody, I kind of lost myself': How counselling helps with healing

'I tried to stay upbeat for everybody, I kind of lost myself': How counselling helps with healing

Cancer treatment and rounds of appointments can keep patients busy and reassured, but when they end, many feel alone. This is where psycho-oncology begins

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

JODY CONNAUGHTON

'Just get checked. Better to find nothing wrong, than learn too late'

When Jody Connaughton turned 60 and received his postal invitation to participate in BowelScreen, he did not take it up

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

‘Travellers are dying of same diseases as all of us’

‘Travellers are dying of same diseases as all of us’

The ethnic group no longer fears the word ‘cancer’, thanks to community health education

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

GERARD WHITE

'A colonoscopy found five polyps in my colon'

Gerard White's experience with cancer has made him value his health and prioritise it more

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

Cork hospital caterer Martina Murphy: 'Good outcomes are like winning the Lotto'

Cork hospital caterer Martina Murphy: 'Good outcomes are like winning the Lotto'

Martina Murphy is nearing retirement after more than 40 years working as a caterer at the Mercy University Hospital in Cork. She shares her experience working on St Bernadette’s ward - where oncology and haematology patients come for treatment

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

'Give it a go': Former patients share their experiences of cancer screening

'Give it a go': Former patients share their experiences of cancer screening

A diverse network of volunteer representatives who have undergone screening offers the HSE valuable insights into the patient journey and advice on improving its communications

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

CC LEINSTER HOUSE

Cork TD Thomas Gould opens up about bowel cancer diagnosis and treatment

The Sinn Féin TD received the shock diagnosis three months ago but doctors are very positive about his recovery

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

Costumer Buying Food at the Market

Here are eight ultra-processed foods to cut from your shopping basket for good

The worst ultra-processed foods offenders include processed cheese, vegan 'meat' burgers, and sugary drinks

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Cork doctor with bowel cancer: 'More people are getting it under age 50'

Cork doctor with bowel cancer: 'More people are getting it under age 50'

Cork doctor Sarah Fitzgibbon didn't expect to hear that her scan had detected cancer, even though she knew it was only a matter of time.

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

Stoma surgery: How the colorectal procedure is the best thing that ever happened to me

Stoma surgery: How the colorectal procedure is the best thing that ever happened to me

Following years of painful flare-ups and medication for ulcerative colitis, Ashley Hoyne underwent stoma surgery and hasn’t looked back since

Fri, 30 Aug, 2024

Young dietitian with apple and dumbbell at clinic

Irish oncologists share eight things they do to lower their risk of cancer

Cancer is the leading cause of death, but up to half of all cases are preventable. We ask four oncologists about the steps they take to lower their risk

Sat, 17 Aug, 2024

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How does your cancer risk change with age?

Some 41,000 people will be diagnosed with a form of cancer in 2024. So what should we look out for at different ages?

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

HELEN DUNNE

I thought I had a haemorrhoid after giving birth — it was bowel cancer

Bowel cancer is often associated with older people, but the incidence is rising among younger age groups, writes Arlene Harris

Mon, 01 Apr, 2024

Cork teacher on bowel cancer diagnosis at 45: ‘My life would never be the same again’

Cork teacher on bowel cancer diagnosis at 45: ‘My life would never be the same again’

Secondary school teacher John O’Regan went to his doctor when he noticed a change in his bowel habits. The results from a follow-up colonoscopy were life-changing

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

I was told it was perimenopause — but I had incurable bowel cancer

S I was told it was perimenopause — but I had incurable bowel cancer

Clodagh Downing was careful to visit her GP about health, but she was reassured she was too young to have a serious illness. Within months she was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer

Thu, 04 May, 2023

'I never thought cancer warnings were for me': Man, 48, on living with terminal bowel cancer

'I never thought cancer warnings were for me': Man, 48, on living with terminal bowel cancer

Michael Murphy was shocked to hear he had inoperable bowel cancer months after the initial symptoms presented - he thought his weight loss was due to a new health programme. Now living from scan to scan, he warns others not to put off seeing their doctor if they are concerned

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

My body is doing all it can to keep me alive: Women living with cancer share their stories

S My body is doing all it can to keep me alive: Women living with cancer share their stories

Survival rates for those with invasive cancer have jumped by 50% in 10 years, thanks to ongoing medical improvements. Three women talk about living well despite their stage 4 diagnosis

Fri, 09 Dec, 2022

There was a lot I didn't realise about bowel cancer — here is what I learned the hard way

There was a lot I didn't realise about bowel cancer — here is what I learned the hard way

From a bloated tummy to a cancer diagnosis, Ali McCormack talks to Helen O'Callaghan about how she got through her surgery and chemotherapy

Sun, 07 Aug, 2022

Living with bowel cancer: Being told I had stage 4 cancer was a huge shock

Living with bowel cancer: Being told I had stage 4 cancer was a huge shock

A busy mother of five with a full-time job was shocked to hear she had advanced bowel cancer within days after visiting her GP

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022