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In this 'Speaking From Experience' video clip, participants recall some of the first symptoms they experienced prior to diagnosis. Some of our participants thought they were suffering from haemorrhoids or irritable bowel syndrome. It wasn't until they saw a specialist that their symptoms were investigated more thoroughly.
View 'First signs' transcript .pdf
Clip 1 of 10: Living with Bowel Cancer
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Clip 2 of 10: Living with Bowel Cancer
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Clip 3 of 10: Living with Bowel Cancer
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Clip 7 of 10: Living with Bowel Cancer
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Clip 7 of 10: Living with Bowel Cancer
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Clip 9 of 10: Living with Bowel Cancer
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Clip 10 of 10: Living with Bowel Cancer
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