‘I had blood in my stool. I had pains, but I just ploughed on’ – bowel cancer patient on being too embarrassed to get checkedBusy chef Ciaran Cunningham says being afraid to talk to your GP about toilet habits could make treatment far more difficult – or worseCiaran Cunningham marks Bowel Cancer Awareness MonthEilish O'Regan Today at 06:30A busy executive chef has told how embarrassment about symptoms led to him delay seeking diagnosis of bowel cancer.

Source: Irish Independent March 30, 2026 16:32 UTC