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Alright Ireland, it's time to shake your rears for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2011. Upload your own rear-shaking video response to this video. Or risit Cancer.ie and donate today. Four in Ten People in Ireland Not Aware of Signs and Symptoms of Bowel Cancer according to new research. This video is designed to raise awareness of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. April is national Bowel Cancer Awareness Month in Ireland and people across Ireland should talk openly about the symptoms associated with the development of bowel cancer. A recent national survey has shown that four in ten people claim not to be aware of any of the early warning signs or symptoms of bowel cancer which include changes in bowel habits; bleeding from the back passage; pain or discomfort in the abdomen (tummy) or back passage; unexplained weight loss to tiredness and weakness. While four in ten people are not aware of the early warning signs, 95% believe that early diagnosis impacts on chances of successful treatment and recovery. One in three mentioned diet as the most important risk factor for bowel cancer. However, one in three also claims not to know other risk factors which include family history, age, obesity, lack of physical activity, smoking and alcohol. Embarrassment about discussing the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer also remains an issue with one in four claiming they would be embarrassed discussing the symptoms of bowel cancer with family, friends, or their GP. The greatest barrier to <b>…</b>
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