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 Colorectal Disease Colorectal Disease is the name given to several different types of inflammatory bowel conditions. Our main research focuses on four specific conditions: - Colorectal Cancer
- Crohns Disease
- Irritable Bowel Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
Colorectal Cancer is a term used for cancer of the colon or rectum. Caught early, it is often curable. It is more common in people over 50, and the risk increases with age. You are also more likely to get it if you have:  - Polyps - growths inside the colon and rectum that may become cancerous
- A diet that is high in fat
- A family history or personal history of colorectal cancer
- Ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease
Symptoms can include:- General stomach discomfort.
- Bleeding from the back passage (rectum) or blood in your stools·
- A change in normal bowel habits towards diarrhoea or looser stools that lasts longer than 6 weeks·
- A lump that your doctor can feel in the right side of your abdomen, or in your rectum
- A straining feeling in the rectum
- Losing weight
- Pain in your abdomen or rectum
- Anaemia (a low level of red blood cells)
- Narrower stools
However, you may not have symptoms at first, so screening is important. Everyone who is 60 or older should be screened for colorectal cancer. For more information on the UK National Bowel Screening Programme visit http://www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/bowelAbout one in 20 people in the UK will develop bowel cancer during their lifetime. It is the third most common cancer in the UK, and the second leading cause of cancer deaths, with over 16,000 people dying from it each year.Regular bowel cancer screening has been shown to reduce the risk of dying from bowel cancer by 16 per cent.Colonoscopy is one method that your doctor can use to screen for colorectal cancer. Treatments for colorectal cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or a combination.DisclaimerThe CRF have made all reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, but can take no responsibility for your use of it. We can not take responsibility for anything contained in other linked sites, nor is it a substitute for medical advice. If you are in any doubt as to your medical condition, or if you are in need of advice, you should consult your doctor or other health professional.
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