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Bowel Cancer

Initial reactions

In this 'Speaking From Experience' video clip, participants discuss their reactions to being diagnosed with bowel cancer. Shock and fear play a huge part in how a person reacts to diagnosis. The question of 'Why Me?' is often one of the first to be asked as the search for answers begins.

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