Clodagh Downing was experiencing symptoms for at least two years before her diagnosis of colorectal cancer, including recurring infections, an allergy to dairy, irregular bowel movements and bloating. Her blood tests were clear but when she developed fatigue and anaemia, a Google search suggested bowel cancer. In January 2021, she asked her GP for a colonoscopy. But at 48, her doctor told her she was too young.
Clodagh Downing was careful to visit her GP about health, but she was reassured she was too young to have a serious illness. Within months she was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer
Patients with bowel cancer have revealed the decisions they wished they could undo, as well as some wistful regrets, as they undergo treatment for the disease.
Patients with bowel cancer have revealed the decisions they wished they could undo, as well as some wistful regrets, as they undergo treatment for the disease.
Patients with bowel cancer have revealed the decisions they wished they could undo, as well as some wistful regrets, as they undergo treatment for the disease.