Raising awareness of ITV’s No Butts campaign, Charlene said: “The reality is, you know your body.”
“Make sure you check before you flush,” Charlene urged, highlighting the five early warning signs of bowel cancer.
B – Blood in your poo or from your bottom
O – Obvious change in your bowel habit
W – Weight loss you can’t explain
E – Extreme tiredness for no apparent reason
L – Lump and/or pain in your tummy
It’s only you that knows if your bowel habits have changed, and you need to “take responsibility” for your own health.
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