Dame Deborah James campaigned tirelessly to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. She told everyone she could to “Check Your Poo” and encouraged people to speak to a doctor if something wasn’t right for them.

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Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK. When it’s spotted early, the chances of survival are much greater. You can find out more about the importance of early diagnosis on Cancer Research UK’s website. Cancer Research UK also has further information on Bowel Cancer.