Prof. Ronan O'Connell- Consultant Surgeon

"Cancer of the large bowel is common and in Ireland affects approximately 1 in 50 adults at sometime in their lifetime"

"Most patients are over the age of 50 and the risk of developing cancer increases with age."

"Most colorectal cancers develop from polyps, wart like growths of the lining of the bowel. If removed in time, cancerous change can be prevented"