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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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Third vaccine to be given to those with severely weakened immune systems

Thursday 2 September 2021

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised that people with severely weakened immune systems, including some people with cancer, will be offered a third dose of the coronavirus…

We respond to new cancer strategy for Northern Ireland

Wednesday 25 August 2021

The National Cancer Strategy for Northern Ireland, which includes plans to improve earlier diagnosis and increase awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer, has been opened for public consultation today.

Findings of study into vaccine effectiveness in the immunocompromised released

Wednesday 25 August 2021

New research has found that one in 10 people with some solid cancer tumours respond less well to the COVID-19 vaccine than healthy people.

New campaign urging people to contact their GP if they have bowel cancer symptoms

Monday 16 August 2021

We’re supporting a new phase of the NHS's Help Us, Help You campaign, which launches today, encouraging people with potential cancer symptoms to come forward for lifesaving checks.

Open letter from cancer charities to the public

Monday 19 July 2021

Yesterday, we joined 39 other charities and organisations to write an open letter urging the public to help keep vulnerable people safe as restrictions ease.

Nominations are open for the Gary Logue Colorectal Cancer Nurse Awards

Tuesday 13 July 2021

We're inviting you to nominate an outstanding colorectal cancer nurse for the seventh annual Gary Logue Colorectal Cancer Nurse Awards in September.

More support needed for immunocompromised ahead of 'Freedom Day' in England

Friday 9 July 2021

We've joined a coalition of health charities in calling for the Government to do more to support those who may not have as much protection from their vaccines ahead of 'Freedom Day' in England.

Virtual study day for colorectal cancer nurses

Friday 9 July 2021

We're hosting the National Colorectal Cancer Nurses Network (NCCNN) virtual study day in September, featuring expert speakers and specialist sessions on a range of topics relating to bowel cancer.

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