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4th April 2019
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The most common symptoms include:
Diarmuid Ó Ríordáin, head of colorectal surgery at Beacon said:
“It’s important that anyone suffering from symptoms associated with bowel cancer or bowel problems gets them assessed as we know that if bowel cancer is found early, there is a better chance of that it can be successfully treated.
"For people who need to be treated, we offer robotic colorectal surgery at Beacon Hospital, which involves the use of the latest technology and techniques. It leads to better outcomes and faster recovery for patients. For surgeons it allows for better visibility, better dexterity and more precise surgery.”
One in four deaths in Ireland is caused by cancer, making it the most common form of death.
It is estimated that by 2020, one in two people will develop cancer over the course of their lifetime. You can find out more about bowel cancer here.Explore more on these topics:
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