Support for you
We offer a range of information and support you might find useful, including:
- a range of information about bowel cancer including symptoms, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment and living with and beyond the disease
- order or download our free publications that are full of expert information
- information and advice on bowel cancer and the coronavirus pandemic
- a welcoming forum for everyone affected by bowel cancer to ask questions, read about people's experiences and support each other
- a range of Facebook groups offering help and support for anyone affected by bowel cancer
- our Ask the Nurse service, where you can contact our nurses with any questions or concerns about bowel cancer
- a network of local support group partners across the UK
- our monthly online support groups for people with advanced bowel cancer and those living with a stoma
- real-life stories of people affected by the disease
- our support and information on emotional wellbeing is here for you and your loved ones
- online events across the UK to help people living with bowel cancer to learn more about their condition and to connect with others
- support and information about coping with grief and bereavement when someone you know and care for dies
- Our Peer Support Line gives you the chance to talk to someone who understands what it's like to have bowel cancer.
If you have worrying symptoms, feel unwell or are experiencing problems or side-effects as a result of your treatment, please consult your doctor or healthcare team without delay.
The information we provide isn't a substitute for professional care and shouldn't be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease.
We provide an information service only and are unable to offer medical advice, access emergency care or contact healthcare professionals directly.
A range of support services are also available from other organisations, including:
NHS 111
Free NHS helpline service for urgent medical concerns. Staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by a team of fully trained advisers.
Macmillan Cancer Support
The Macmillan Support Line can help with clinical, practical and financial information. Call 0808 808 0000, open seven days a week 8am-8pm.
Cancer Research UK
Call their cancer nurses on 0808 800 4040, open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
For information about the bowel cancer screening programme, please contact your local screening service:
- England: 0800 707 6060
- Northern Ireland: 0800 015 2514
- Scotland: 0800 012 1833
- Wales: 0800 294 3370
