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Our roadshow is heading to Portsmouth

Tuesday 15 April 2025

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

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

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We announce our new Chair of Trustees

Monday 10 January 2022

Richard Anderson has been named as our new Chair of Trustees. He takes over from Patrick Figgis who stepped down from the role after eight years of service on the Board.

New text based support service launched for newly diagnosed patients

Wednesday 15 December 2021

We’re delighted to announce that today we’re launching a mobile phone text based support programme for people who have recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer.

New drug which could extend life expectancy of some advanced bowel cancer patients approved in Scotland

Monday 13 December 2021

A new drug combination which may extend life expectancy for some people with advanced bowel cancer, has been approved for patients in Scotland.

Cancer patients to receive lifesaving COVID-19 treatments in the community

Thursday 9 December 2021

The Government has announced new treatments for COVID-19 will now be available for eligible groups of patients, including some bowel cancer patients.

One in five needing urgent investigation still waiting too long

Thursday 9 December 2021

Figures published by NHS England today show that almost one in five people who should be seen within two weeks of an urgent referral for suspected bowel cancer were waiting longer than 14 days.

Scottish Government launch plan to tackle endoscopy waiting times

Wednesday 1 December 2021

The Scottish Government have announced their 'Endoscopy and Urology Diagnostic Recovery and Renewal Plan', backed by a £70 million investment.

Sharp increase in number of people being referred for tests that help diagnose bowel cancer

Thursday 11 November 2021

Figures published by NHS England today show that there has been a sharp increase in the number of people being referred for tests that help diagnose bowel cancer – the highest number so far this year.

Our new report launches exploring the major challenges facing bowel cancer services

Wednesday 3 November 2021

We've launched a new report 'Improving Bowel Cancer Outcomes: A Roadmap for Change', which sets out the challenges facing bowel cancer services in the UK.

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