But recent research has indicated that 84 per cent of the UK population would ignore their bowel cancer symptoms rather than act upon them.
Each year more than 2,000 children and young people under 21 are diagnosed with some kind of cancer. For more information about raising awareness and spotting symptoms, visit Colon Cancer Concern, the bowel cancer charity's web site at www.coloncancer.org.uk.
- Extracted from youthinformation.com, The NYA's online information toolkit for young people.
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