‘My persistence saved my life’ – bowel cancer patient urges people with symptoms to seek help

1 in 3 people experiencing bowel cancer symptoms put off GP or hospital visits due to perceived long wait times

Almost 1 in 3 people experiencing symptoms of bowel cancer have put off seeking help because of perceived long waits in the public system. That’s according to new research published today by the Irish Cancer Society, marking the beginning of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.