bowel

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"What should I eat?" is one of the most common questions people with inflammatory bowel disease ask their doctors.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

A 74-year-old grandfather who is set to run three marathons in 14 days in memory of his daughter has said he will only stop running when they find a cure for bowel cancer.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

He was generally feeling unwell but had no bowel symptoms, yet needed surgery just two days after his 50th birthday.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

One of Dillon's patients Marie McGrath said "bowel cancer was not on my radar" when she was diagnosed in January, aged 52.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“From now on,” he said, his face utterly serious, “I want a full report on all of your bowel movements.”

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French