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People in their 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening

Monday 13 July 2026

We're urging people in their 50s to complete their bowel cancer screening kits after NHS England raised concerns about low uptake.

MLAs back our call to fund bowel cancer screening from age 50 in Northern Ireland

Thursday 25 June 2026

Over a third of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) have joined our call to urgently fund the extension of bowel cancer screening to people aged 50-74 in Northern Ireland.

Dame Deborah James’ family launches our new programme to save lives through earlier diagnosis of bowel cancer

Wednesday 20 May 2026

Our new Early Diagnosis Programme designed to tackle the common barriers to bowel cancer diagnosis by awareness-raising activities with support for local healthcare professionals.

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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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