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One in three adults can't name a single symptom of bowel cancer

Monday 31 March 2025

New research reveals that 35% of adults in Great Britain cannot identify a single symptom of bowel cancer – the second deadliest cancer in the UK.

Dr Damien Marmion has been named as our new Chair of Trustees

Monday 24 March 2025

Dr Damien Marmion has been appointed as Bowel Cancer UK Chair of Trustees. He takes over from Richard Anderson who stepped down from the role in March 2025

Our roadshow is heading to Manchester

Friday 21 March 2025

We’re excited to invite Manchester locals to walk inside a giant inflatable bowel when it tours the city to raise awareness of bowel cancer and its symptoms. 

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New study shows double testing of FIT is more effective at identifying bowel cancer

Wednesday 17 May 2023

Researchers have found that the accuracy of detecting bowel cancer is increased by carrying out a common test twice rather than once, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Surgery.

Important clinical trials now recruiting bowel cancer patients across the UK

Tuesday 9 May 2023

Following the positive results of a clinical trial for bowel cancer treatment, researchers are now recruiting people to take part in the next phase of the research.

Boost for bowel cancer research in Scotland as we announce first Surgical Research Chair

Friday 21 April 2023

We're delighted to announce that we've appointed Miss Farhat Din, in a move that will help drive forward vital research that could save the lives of thousands of people.

90-year-old 'marathon addict' is oldest competitor in 2023 TCS London Marathon, raising money for us

Thursday 20 April 2023

We're delighted that David is running as part of our team this year. The 90 year old will be walking the course and he's taking part in memory of his sister, who died of bowel cancer in 1974.

'This poster saved my life' – heart-warming message shows effectiveness of bowel cancer symptom poster

Friday 14 April 2023

Following his own experience Inspector Stuart King wanted to raise awareness about bowel cancer among his colleagues. He decided to start a 'Toilet Door Campaign'.

NHS England roll out routine Lynch syndrome testing for bowel cancer patients

Friday 7 April 2023

NHS England's national programme is successfully rolling out a genetic test for Lynch syndrome, an inherited condition that increases the risk of certain cancers, to those diagnosed with bowel cancer.

Dame Deborah James' legacy funds our vital work to raise awareness of bowel cancer

Wednesday 5 April 2023

We're delighted to announce that we've been awarded £883,000 from the Bowelbabe Fund to support a comprehensive bowel cancer awareness roadshow and primary care education programme.

BBC Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts raises awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer with new findings

Tuesday 28 March 2023

Our new YouGov survey revealed that nearly four in ten people can't name a single symptom of bowel cancer. We're launching a campaign to help people #KnowTheHigh5 symptoms of the disease.

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