Bowel cancer warning: Deborah James inspired loo roll highlights 5 signs to look out for

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Dame Deborah James has inspired a new loo roll that highlights five warning signs of bowel cancer that you must never ignore.The journalist has been an avid campaigner of bowel cancer since her diagnosis with the illness in 2016.

Bowel Cancer UK has partnered up with M&S to highlight symptoms of the disease, which will be found on toilet roll packaging in stores from September.The inspiration for the idea came about after M&S staff member Cara Hoof was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2016 at 32-years-old.

She suggested the idea after feeling motivated by Deborah's awareness raising work. Cara, who works in the M&S clothing and home team said: “Deborah is a huge inspiration to me and so many other young people diagnosed with bowel cancer.

Want your daily dose of lifestyle, royal and celeb news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily newsletter HERE "I feel fortunate my journey since diagnosis has taken a different path but I want to give a voice to all those who can no longer use theirs to raise awareness. "Early detection is so important and my main message to people is don’t feel embarrassed, get things checked out and speak to your doctor. "I’ve worked at M&S for over ten years and am so happy they are putting my idea into action and so quickly – I’m hoping other companies will consider joining us.” For the five symptoms you need to know - always remember the word BOWEL: B - bleeding from your bottom or blood in your poo O - obvious change in toilet habits W - weight loss and you don't know why E - extreme tiredness L - lump or pain - usually in your stomach or back passage Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK and the second biggest cancer killer.