Zahida Allen Speaks Out on Bowel Cancer | Leeds News

Zahida Allen, known from reality TV, is breaking her silence after losing her father to bowel cancer at just 62 — a tragedy she blames on years of dismissed symptoms and delayed care. Despite persistent stomach issues, blood in stool, vomiting, and rapid weight loss, doctors repeatedly gave him laxatives instead of tests. It wasn’t until Zahida pushed for scans that stage four metastatic cancer was found — too late for surgery or cure. Her father died a year later. Now, Zahida is rallying awareness: bowel cancer is the UK’s fourth most common cancer, and 90% survive if caught early. She’s urging everyone to speak up — no shame, no delays — because every symptom matters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/861a4bb6606cf4ad