3. X Commonly Missed Signs of Bowel Cancer
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Many people overlook the signs of bowel cancer, thinking it's just IBS. Additionally, research shows that 35% of adults can't name a single sign of bowel cancer, despite how common it is. I'll ask RDs and GI docs to share commonly missed signs of bowel cancer, what they're often mistaken for, and when to see a doctor.
Publication: HuffPost.com
Sources needed: Dietitians + gastroenterologists
Deadline to answer questions: Tuesday, April 21, EOD
Questions:
Name, credentials, link to bio/about page/social media
Please speak to your experience with patients overlooking the signs of bowel cancer, thinking it’s just IBS, for example.
Please share 3+ commonly missed signs of bowel cancer. For each, explain why it’s commonly missed or what it’s often mistaken as, how/why it indicates bowel cancer, and when to see a doctor for it.
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NOTE: For the requests below, please check in with me before answering or having your expert answer the questions. Thanks!
EOD for me means 11:59 p.m., but the earlier the better!