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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

Our roadshow is heading to Manchester

Friday 21 March 2025

We’re excited to invite Manchester locals to walk inside a giant inflatable bowel when it tours the city to raise awareness of bowel cancer and its symptoms. 

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NICE publishes guidance on using Faecal Immunochemical Tests in primary care

Thursday 24 August 2023

NICE have published new guidance on the use of a home test called faecal immunochemical test, known as FIT, in people with symptoms of possible bowel cancer.

Come and chat to us in Liverpool and walk inside a giant inflatable bowel

Monday 21 August 2023

We’re inviting Liverpudlians to walk inside a giant inflatable bowel when it tours the city in September to raise awareness of bowel cancer – the UK’s second biggest cancer killer.

NHS England changes cancer standards to speed up diagnosis and treatment for bowel cancer

Thursday 17 August 2023

Thousands of people referred for urgent bowel cancer checks every month are set to be diagnosed and treated sooner, as NHS England changes its cancer standards.

New study shows screening has reduced bowel cancer incidence in England

Wednesday 9 August 2023

Researchers have found that the incidence of bowel cancer in the lowest portion of the large bowel has decreased by almost 7% following the introduction of the English Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.

Scottish government publish equity in screening strategy

Thursday 27 July 2023

The Scottish Government, supported by partners including Bowel Cancer UK, have published its first ever strategy on equity in screening for the country.

Our much-loved supporter, George Alagiah OBE, has died

Monday 24 July 2023

We're deeply saddened by this news and our deepest sympathies are with his family and everyone who knew and loved him. Read more about the incredible support George showed us.

Who’s your unsung hero? Nominations now open for the Gary Logue Colorectal Cancer Nurse Awards

Friday 21 July 2023

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

We're 'On a Mission': our next five-year plan

Wednesday 19 July 2023

This sets out how we'll continue to work relentlessly towards our vision of a future where nobody dies from bowel cancer. Our Chief Executive Officer Genevieve Edwards tells us more in our blog.

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