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Early detection of bowel cancer

G.U.T.S. is a registered charity, local to the Guildford area in Surrey. It was started in 1983 by Professor Marks, consultant surgeon at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford.
In 2008 G.U.T.S. celebrated it's 25th year.

     
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Our aim is to improve survival of people with bowel cancer by early detection
       
Facts about Bowel Cancer

  One person in 35 will develop bowel cancer in their lifetime - or one in every 15 minutes
  20,000 die each year in the UK, and more than 300 are diagnosed in West Surrey alone
  It is predominantly a disease of people over 50 and especially over 65
  People with a strong family history are at greater risk of developing bowel cancer at a younger age
  Bowel cancer can be treated successfully if it is found early

When should I talk to my Doctor?

 Many people experience bowel upsets from time to time. However, we would recommend that you speak to your GP if you have:

  Painless bleeding from the bowel without symptoms of piles
  A new and persistent (longer than 6 weeks) change in bowel habit to looser stools 
  A close relation (parent, brother or sister) with bowel cancer