A doctor reveals one of the warning signs for colorectal cancer. The best thing to do is to stay alert and check that your health is okay.

“Cancer that develops in the colon or rectum, because of its numerous common characteristics, is often called colorectal cancer. It is one of the easiest cancers to prevent, but it is also the second most deadly cancer in the Western world,” says the Hospital da Luz website.

So, it’s essential to know the signs. A doctor told the Metro newspaper about one of the main signs to look out for. Robin Clark says, “If you have tummy pain after eating, see your doctor immediately.”

“Don’t wait. Early diagnosis can save lives,” warns the doctor. “People should know what is normal for them and watch out for any change they don’t understand or that just keeps happening.”

Other symptoms to watch out for are blood in your poo or losing weight for no reason. “It’s important to talk about poo so people stop feeling embarrassed and start spotting the symptoms.”