![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/the-5-signs-of-bowel-cancer-you-cannot-ignore/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/jeff-overs-bbc-pa-wire-687561242-1.jpg&description=GUT FEELING Published : 12:35, 24 Jul 2023 Updated : 12:38, 24 Jul 2023 POPULAR BBC newsreader George Alagiah has died at the age of 67, his agent has said. The journalist was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2014 and underwent intensive treatment. 1 George worked to get people to understand the symptoms of bowel cancer Credit: PA The well-known face returned to TV screens last year after taking time out to deal with the disease. His agent confirmed George passed away peacefully today surrounded by his family and loved ones. She added: "George fought until the bitter end but sadly that battle ended earlier today. "George was deeply loved by everybody who knew him, whether it was a friend, a colleague or a member of the public. He simply was a wonderful human being. "My thoughts are with Fran, the boys and his wider family." The Sri Lanka-born journalist, the face of BBC One's News At Six since 2007, was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer, which had spread to his liver and lymph nodes, in April 2014. George worked tirelessly to get people to understand the symptoms - and what could be a red flag. He presented a bowel cancer podcast to raise awareness of the disease by interviewing sufferers and experts. Bowel cancer is the UK's the UK's second deadliest cancer, claiming 16,500 lives each year. But it can be cured if it's caught early enough. More than nine in ten patients will live five years or longer if it's spotted early and treated swiftly. The 5 early symptoms of bowel cancer you must know Being aware of the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer, spotting any changes to your normal and going to your doctor is vital. If you notice any of the signs, don't be embarrassed - chances are your GP has heard it all before. Bleeding from the back passage, or blood in your poo A change in your normal toilet habits - going more frequently for example Pain or a lump in your tummy Extreme tiredness Losing weight Tumours in the bowel typically bleed, which can cause a shortage){kind=link}
BBC newsreader George Alagiah has died at the age of 67, his agent has said.
The journalist was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2014 and underwent intensive treatment.
The well-known face returned to TV screens last year after taking time out to deal with the disease.
His agent confirmed George passed away peacefully today surrounded by his family and loved ones.
She added: “George fought until the bitter end but sadly that battle ended earlier today.