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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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Sporting stars support campaign to raise awareness of bowel cancer symptoms

Wednesday 16 September 2020

Former Olympic athlete Kriss Akabusi MBE has spoken about his bowel cancer scare to help raise awareness of the disease and encourage people to go to their doctor if they have symptoms.

Waiting times soar for bowel cancer diagnostic tests

Thursday 10 September 2020

The number of people waiting for tests that diagnose bowel cancer has sky-rocketed during the coronavirus pandemic, with almost 60% of patients waiting longer than the six-week wait target set by the NHS.

Our response to the tragic news that Chadwick Boseman has died of colon cancer aged 43

Saturday 29 August 2020

US Actor Chadwick Boseman has sadly died of colon cancer at the age of 43. Our Chief Executive, Genevieve Edwards, highlights the importance of knowing the signs and symptoms of the disease.

Specialist digital get together for colorectal cancer nurses

Friday 21 August 2020

We're hosting the National Colorectal Cancer Nurses Network (NCCNN) digital get together next month, featuring expert speakers and specialist sessions relating to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

We respond to restoration of cancer services announcement in Scotland

Wednesday 19 August 2020

We welcome the Scottish Government’s plans to remobilise NHS cancer care in the country, putting patients at its heart and focusing on improving services and access to the best possible treatments.

People with bowel cancer facing poorer survival rates due to COVID-19

Monday 17 August 2020

New research published today shows people with bowel cancer face poorer survival rates due to disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic to screening, diagnosis and treatment services.

BBC’s George Alagiah hosts our Never Too Young podcast

Saturday 15 August 2020

BBC journalist George Alagiah speaks to mum-of-three Sarah Bates, discussing her shock bowel cancer diagnosis at the age of just 39, in the latest episode of ‘In conversation with George Alagiah: A Bowel…

Our new Never Too Young report reveals failings in younger bowel cancer patients

Wednesday 12 August 2020

Our new Never Too Young report shows younger bowel cancer patients are still facing major barriers to early diagnosis, aren't being tested for genetic conditions, and are experiencing poor aftercare.

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