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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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The UK Government have announced a National Cancer Plan for England

Friday 1 November 2024

On Thursday, during a Westminster Hall debate on the merits of a cancer strategy, the UK Government have announced that they will publish a National Cancer Plan for England.

We’re holding a bowel cancer community support event in Edinburgh

Friday 18 October 2024

Our free community support event is taking place in Edinburgh on Monday 21 October. It's a chance for people affected by bowel cancer, to hear from expert speakers and meet others with similar experiences.

Come and chat to us in Rhyl

Tuesday 8 October 2024

We’re delighted to be bringing our awareness roadshow to Rhyl and will be inviting locals to walk inside a giant inflatable bowel to learn about bowel cancer — the fourth most common cancer in Wales.

The bowel cancer screening age has been lowered to 50 in Wales

Monday 7 October 2024

The Welsh Government has, with our support, made bowel cancer screening available to more people in Wales as home testing is expanded to include 50–51-year-olds.

NICE final guidance confirms approval of new treatment for advanced bowel cancer patients in England and Wales

Wednesday 25 September 2024

We’re thrilled to see the news that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved the use of trifluridine/tipiracil (Lonsurf) with bevacizumab (Avastin) for eligible patients.

Announcing the winners of the 2024 Gary Logue Colorectal Cancer Nurse Awards

Friday 20 September 2024

Congratulations to the winners of the tenth year of the prestigious Gary Logue Colorectal Cancer Nurse Awards, which this year includes nurses chosen for their support, care and expertise.

We’re bringing our giant inflatable bowel to Middlesbrough

Wednesday 18 September 2024

We’re excited to be bringing our awareness roadshow to Middlesbrough and will be inviting locals to walk inside a giant inflatable bowel to learn about bowel cancer.

Hollyoaks launches major new bowel cancer storyline

Monday 16 September 2024

We’ve been supporting researchers, scriptwriters and even actors on an important new Hollyoaks bowel cancer storyline which launches today on Channel 4.  

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