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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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New stats reveal thousands of cancers could be avoidable in the UK

Thursday 5 March 2020

Around 147,000 cancers could be prevented every year if people lead healthier lifestyles, according to new figures released by World Cancer Research Fund.

Join us to remember someone special

Thursday 5 March 2020

Join our first ever Remember Together event on Sunday 5 April from wherever you are. It’s a special event to celebrate the lives of people we have lost to bowel cancer.

Challenge yourself to a gruelling Ben Nevis Trek

Tuesday 3 March 2020

We’re encouraging walkers to get sponsored to climb the UK’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, on Saturday 20 June. Your support will help stop people dying of bowel cancer by funding vital services and life-saving…

Howkins & Harrison announce us as charity partner

Tuesday 3 March 2020

We’re delighted to be announced as Howkins & Harrison charity partner for 2020.

New study suggests gut bacteria could cause bowel cancer

Friday 28 February 2020

Bacteria commonly found in our guts could contribute to the development of bowel cancer, according to a new study published in Nature today.

Dame Julie Walters DBE talks for the first time about her bowel cancer diagnosis and treatment

Thursday 20 February 2020

The award-winning actress Dame Julie Walters DBE has been diagnosed with bowel cancer.

We support Emmerdale on bowel cancer storyline

Monday 17 February 2020

On Emmerdale on Monday 17 February it was revealed that the character Vanessa Woodfield, played by actress Michelle Hardwick, has bowel cancer.

Celebrities call on nation to put the kettle on to stop people dying of bowel cancer

Wednesday 12 February 2020

TV presenter Davina McCall, and chefs Lorraine Pascale and Ainsley Harriott are amongst the celebrities calling for the nation to put the kettle on and host a Brew Together fundraising event in April to…

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