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Prof Cornish, a colorectal surgeon, said pelvic health issues affected both men and women.

Nutrition expert Prof Janet Cade, from the University of Leeds, said the paper "provides important evidence showing that overall diet can influence risk of colorectal cancer".

Julie Cornish, a colorectal surgeon from Cardiff and Vale health board said by the time patients reached her they had "typically been suffering for some time".

Certain ultraprocessed foods high in omega-6 fatty acids may be preventing the body from fighting off colorectal cancer cells, a recent study published in the British Society of Gastroenterology has found.

Bethany's endometriosis had begun to affect her bowel and it was recommended she see a colorectal surgeon for further examination.