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Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

When diagnosed early, nine in ten people survive bowel cancer. That's why this April, to support Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, we're asking you to help raise awareness so everyone has the best chance of an early diagnosis. 

Learn how to spot the signs and symptoms, find out more about bowel cancer screening and discover how you can get involved.

Learn about bowel cancer

 

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The symptoms of bowel cancer 

Knowing the symptoms to look out for is one of the most important steps in getting bowel cancer diagnosed at the earliest possible stage.

Learn the symptoms


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Bowel cancer screening

A third of people in the UK don't complete their bowel screening test, even though it’s one of the best ways to spot the disease early, when it's more likely to be treatable and curable.

Learn about screening


Show your support

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Join a bowel cancer awareness talk

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is a brilliant opportunity to learn about the disease by joining one of our free pre-booked awareness talks.

Book your talk


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Take part in ActiveApril

This spring, we want you to join ActiveApril . It's simple. Do something active every day in April and raise money to support people affected by bowel cancer.

Sign up now


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Donate to our lifesaving work

Your donation, big or small, will help build a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer.

Make a donation


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