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Bowel cancer is one of the most common and most deadly types of cancer, affecting people of all genders and all races. However, the good news is that it is easier to detect at an early stage than many other cancers.

Dr. Alice
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Dr. Alice

Gastroenterologist, endoscopist

Why are people getting sick more often?

Bowel health is a hot topic these days. On the one hand, many people eat healthy and are picky about the quality of food they consume. On the other hand, rigid diets, uncontrolled intake of additives, bad habits, and overeating lead to an increasing number of cancers. And only one thing can ensure intestinal health — timely screening to detect tumors before they begin to grow. Prevention was sidelined during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is clear that the number of patients with bowel cancer has increased dramatically. This often occurs because the disease was not detected at the initial stage, when it could still be beaten.

How does this happen?

In one section of the bowel, normal tissue turns into a small outgrowth called a polyp, which can then...

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October 28, 2025
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