Research shows that for a number of cancers (including bowel cancer), a programme of exercise can: improve recovery reduce the risk of cancer recurrence … Discover moreCancer Rehabilitation

Post-surgery many people have problems with bowel control. We take for granted our ability to control bowel motions, but forget that we went through our early years being ‘potty trained’. Potty Training Potty training as a toddler was a realDiscover moreRegaining Bowel Control

It is important to maintain a good hydration level (3-4 litres of clear fluid daily). A good indicator is when passing water, excluding the first sample of the day, urine should be clear and colourless, the deeper the colour, the lower the hydration level. … Discover moreOver The Counter Medicines

In a study, it was found that a significant percentage of people diagnosed with cancer would benefit from professional psychological support. From 25% upto 50% for stage IV diagnoses. It is suspected that everyone in the stage 4 category wouldDiscover moreMental Health

What can you do to improve the effectiveness of your treatment? When we are diagnosed with bowel cancer we tend to surrender ourselves to the medical system – they have the essential tools to cure us. This can lead toDiscover moreLifestyles and Bowel Cancer Treatment

About 30% of bowel cancers are considered to have an inherited component. The most prominent inherited condition is called Lynch Syndrome. Although they are termed Inherited Tumours, that does not mean a person can inherit cancer. Conditions like Lynch SyndromeDiscover moreInherited Tumours

Paralytic Ileus is a condition where the intestines (small and large bowel) stop working. How the bowel works. Peristalsis Autonomic There are sensors in the gut lining that are analysing the contents of the gut and acting accordingly – releasingDiscover moreIleus

Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) is a procedure to remove all visible signs of cancer in the abdominal cavity. In particular it removes any lesions on the peritoneum – the surface layer of the cavity wall and some organs. This procedure is oftenDiscover moreHIPEC CRS/HIPEC

Type Fasting and Cancer into a search engine and you will find hundreds (if not thousands) of ‘opinions’ online, many of them from people not even qualified to give medical opinions.  There has been a lot of research done byDiscover moreFasting and Cancer

After a cancer diagnosis, many people try to take back some control by exploring diet and nutrition. Whilst turning to Doctor Google is tempting, the Penny Brohn UK charity suggests being wary of anything online claiming to ‘cure cancer’ andDiscover moreDiet