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Our response to the National Cancer Plan

Wednesday 4 February 2026

The UK Government is marking World Cancer Day by publishing its National Cancer Plan for England. This landmark plan outlines the Government’s approach to reducing lives lost to cancer, including bowel…

NHS to increase sensitivity of bowel cancer screening in England

Monday 26 January 2026

NHS England has announced that it will lower the threshold at which home-screening kits for bowel cancer will trigger a referral for further testing.

SMC approves new drug for stage 4 bowel cancer patients living in Scotland

Monday 19 January 2026

A new bowel cancer drug combination, which may extend life expectancy for some people with advanced bowel cancer, has been approved by the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) for patients in Scotland.

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Come to our bowel cancer community support event in Belfast

Friday 1 September 2023

We’re holding a free community support event for people affected by bowel cancer, including family and friends, in Belfast.

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.

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