People affected by bowel cancer tell their stories

But it shouldn’t be.People are still afraid to talk about what’s going on with their poo and put off going to the doctor.

As part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, people living with cancer, people who have survived the disease and people who have lost loved ones have come together for the #ThisIsBowelCancer photoshoot to show that it can happen to anyone.A persistent and unexplained change in bowel habitDeborah Alsina MBE, Chief Executive of Bowel Cancer UK said: ‘These incredible images is a beautiful homage to those affected by bowel cancer. Young, old, female or male – it can affect us all.

‘It’s important to show the different angles of living with cancer – as each person’s journey is as unique, as it is emotional. I think the most important thing people can take away from these images is that life doesn’t stop when you are diagnosed with cancer. ‘The photo shoot was an amazing experience, which left both Bekky and I feeling emotional, part of a community and privileged to be involved in such an awesome and meaningful campaign.’Katy Bruce Jaja, 34 from Essex was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer six months ago in 2018, after her symptoms were missed whilst she was pregnant with her youngest son. Katy is married and a mum of two boys. She is currently in treatment and has just finished chemotherapy.

‘I put off getting my symptoms checked and that delay meant that when my cancer was found it was already severe. It’s very easy to persuade yourself that you shouldn’t bother the busy doctor or be one of the ‘worried well’ clogging up the surgery, but it’s so important to get yourself checked, even if you are overweight, drink too much, don’t take much exercise and are menopausal – all excuses for not taking action in my case,’ she said.

He said: ‘Taking part made me feel that in some small way I might help others who one day may have to face all the traumas associated with being diagnosed with bowel cancer and for that I am very grateful.’Jaimin Patel, 35 from London was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer in 2013, three years later he found out it was incurable. Jaimin is married with a young son and has a stoma following bowel surgery.

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