Signs & Symptoms

Tips to reduce risk

·       Blood in the bowel movement or rectal bleeding

·       Participate in bowel screening appropriate to individual level of risk (age, family history, etc)

·        A persistent change in bowel habit, such as looser, more diarrhea-like bowel movements, constipation, or smaller more frequent bowel movements

·       Avoid processed meats and limit red meat consumption

·       Be physically active as part of everyday life

·         Quit smoking

·       Unexplained anaemia causing tiredness or weight loss

·        If you choose to drink alcohol, limit the amount

·       Abdominal pain, especially if severe

·       Avoid weight gain and increases in waist circumference

·       Eat wholegrains and naturally high-fibre foods