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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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Waiting times for cancer tests continue to grow in Scotland

Wednesday 29 August 2018

The Scottish government says patients should not wait longer than six weeks for one of eight key diagnostic tests, including endoscopy tests that could diagnose bowel cancer.

We announce our partnership with Events on Toast

Friday 24 August 2018

Bowel Cancer UK has been announced as Event on Toast’s first charity partner.

We did it! Bowel cancer screening age to be lowered to 50 in England and Wales

Friday 10 August 2018

England and Wales announce they are lowering the bowel cancer screening age from 60 to 50, following a recommendation from the UK National Screening Committee.

We unveil our new brand

Wednesday 1 August 2018

Following the merger of Bowel Cancer UK and Beating Bowel Cancer in January 2018, today we reveal the new name and brand of the new charity.

We're looking for volunteers to help people lose weight and be more active

Wednesday 1 August 2018

We’re looking for volunteers from Dundee and Glasgow who can support people living in the area to reduce their risk of developing bowel cancer by helping them to lose weight and become more active.

Uptake rates for bowel cancer screening far too low - don't ignore the test!

Wednesday 1 August 2018

We shine a spotlight on bowel cancer at Eisteddfod Festival

Thursday 26 July 2018

TV and radio presenter Garry Owen, colorectal surgeon Gethin Williams and Assembly Member Steffan Lewis will shine a spotlight on bowel cancer in Wales, at an event we’re hosting with Cardiff University,…

Our chief executive shortlisted for industry award

Friday 20 July 2018

We’re delighted to announce Deborah Alsina MBE is shortlisted as a finalist for Charity Principal of the Year at the Charity Times Awards 2018.

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