Adele Roberts has said receiving treatment for bowel cancer early helped “save my life”, as she supports a campaign to raise awareness about the symptoms of the condition.The BBC Radio 1 DJ, 44, said in October 2021 that she was undergoing treatment following her stage two diagnosis, and later had surgery to remove a tumour and began using a stoma bag.
After announcing she was cancer-free in June last year, she is now encouraging others to speak to a professional early on if they spot any of the signs.
Roberts said: “It took me a while to pluck up the courage to call my GP at first. “My symptoms seemed like things I could explain away.
I didn’t want to be a burden to the NHS and I was embarrassed. “I shouldn’t have worried. My GP took my concerns seriously, put me at ease and also offered me a home-testing kit.This meant I was able to do the test in the comfort of my own home. “Soon after I was diagnosed with stage 2 bowel cancer, which was very nearly developing into stage 3. “Getting the help I needed in time helped save my life.
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