April marks Bowel Cancer Awareness month, a time of year when we are reminded to be vigilant of the signs and symptoms of this common cancer. Along with other organisations, Cancer Research Wales is helping to address some of the challenges and opportunities as they relate to bowel cancer in Wales.
Author: Rhys Gregory
Rhys Gregory
Editor of Wales247.co.uk
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