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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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Hull City footballer Angus MacDonald announced as our new Patron

Friday 24 April 2020

Angus was diagnosed with bowel cancer in August 2019 aged 26 and was given the amazing news that he was all clear just before Christmas. He has just been appointed Patron of the charity, during Bowel Cancer…

Bowel cancer screening paused throughout the UK as thousands wait to hear if they have cancer

Thursday 23 April 2020

People who may have bowel cancer face a double whammy as cancer screening programmes are paused and diagnostic services are postponed in order to support the NHS response to coronavirus.

We urge people with bowel cancer symptoms to contact their GP without delay

Thursday 23 April 2020

There has been a big fall in the numbers of people being referred by their GPs for investigation into potential cancer symptoms. We’re concerned that people may be putting their health at risk if they…

Bowel screening in Northern Ireland temporarily paused

Wednesday 8 April 2020

A number of routine screening programmes, including bowel cancer screening, have been paused in Northern Ireland to allow staff and resources to be reallocated to tackling Covid-19.

An update from our Chief Executive

Tuesday 7 April 2020

“We have made the difficult decision to furlough more than half of our staff. We are focusing on direct online services providing information, advice and peer support.”

New research suggests blood test may detect cancer

Tuesday 31 March 2020

A new blood test has the potential to check for more than 50 types of cancer, before any signs or symptoms, according to new research published in Annals of Oncology.

Bowel screening in Scotland temporarily paused

Monday 30 March 2020

Screening for conditions including bowel, cervical and breast cancer have been paused by the Scottish Government due to the rapidly changing situation with coronavirus (COVID-19).

Bowel screening in Wales temporarily paused

Friday 20 March 2020

Screening for conditions including bowel and breast cancer have been suspended by the Welsh Government.

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