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Our roadshow is heading to Thurrock

Wednesday 4 June 2025

We’re excited to invite Thurrock locals to walk inside a giant inflatable bowel to raise awareness of bowel cancer and its symptoms.

Our roadshow is heading to Falkirk and Grangemouth

Thursday 15 May 2025

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

SMC does not approve drug for advanced bowel cancer patients in Scotland

Monday 12 May 2025

We’re disappointed to share the news that the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has not approved the use of fruquintinib (Fruzaqla®) to treat patients with advanced bowel cancer living in Scotland.  

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We launch new campaign to build confidence about colonoscopies

Tuesday 18 January 2022

We've launched a new campaign today to help encourage the public to attend their colonoscopy appointment if referred and not delay due to anxiety over the procedure.

Half of people needing urgent investigations for bowel cancer waiting too long

Thursday 13 January 2022

Figures published by NHS England today show that half of people on an urgent referral for bowel cancer investigation were waiting longer than 28 days for diagnosis, or to have a cancer diagnosis ruled…

Jamieson Law announce Bowel Cancer UK as their charity partner

Monday 10 January 2022

We're pleased to announce that Jamieson Law have selected us as their charity partner for 2022 and beyond.

We announce our new Chair of Trustees

Monday 10 January 2022

Richard Anderson has been named as our new Chair of Trustees. He takes over from Patrick Figgis who stepped down from the role after eight years of service on the Board.

New text based support service launched for newly diagnosed patients

Wednesday 15 December 2021

We’re delighted to announce that today we’re launching a mobile phone text based support programme for people who have recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer.

New drug which could extend life expectancy of some advanced bowel cancer patients approved in Scotland

Monday 13 December 2021

A new drug combination which may extend life expectancy for some people with advanced bowel cancer, has been approved for patients in Scotland.

Cancer patients to receive lifesaving COVID-19 treatments in the community

Thursday 9 December 2021

The Government has announced new treatments for COVID-19 will now be available for eligible groups of patients, including some bowel cancer patients.

One in five needing urgent investigation still waiting too long

Thursday 9 December 2021

Figures published by NHS England today show that almost one in five people who should be seen within two weeks of an urgent referral for suspected bowel cancer were waiting longer than 14 days.

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