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Mel Schilling has died from bowel cancer

Tuesday 24 March 2026

We're deeply saddened to hear the Married at First Sight dating expert Mel Schilling has died from bowel cancer. Our deepest sympathies are with Mel’s family and everyone who knew and loved her.

Stage4You: Spotlight on mental health for advanced bowel cancer patients

Tuesday 24 March 2026

Stage4You, funded by Takeda UK and supported Bowel Cancer UK, is encouraging those living with advanced bowel cancer to take a ‘self-awareness day’ to check in on their wellbeing, ahead of Bowel Cancer…

Our roadshow is heading to Luton

Monday 23 March 2026

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

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Join our living well with advanced bowel cancer virtual event

Friday 29 October 2021

The virtual event is taking place on Saturday 6 November 2021 from 10.30am to 1.15pm over Zoom. It's a free information and support event for everyone affected by advanced bowel cancer.

New report recommends much-needed improvement to how we diagnose bowel cancer in England

Monday 25 October 2021

Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) is a national programme designed to improve the treatment and care of patients by looking in-depth at NHS services.

Cancer patients in Wales asked for views on their care during the pandemic

Friday 22 October 2021

Patients treated for cancer in Wales in 2020 are being asked to share their experiences during the pandemic year in the latest ‘Wales Cancer Patient Experience Survey’.

All Health Boards in Wales fail to reach 75% target for cancer waiting times

Thursday 21 October 2021

Figures published by NHS Wales today show that none of the Health Boards in Wales met the 75% target for starting treatment within 62 days of first being suspected of cancer.

Grow a beard and help stop people dying of bowel cancer

Tuesday 19 October 2021

Fathers, sons, brothers, grandads and uncles we're calling on you to grow a beard for us this December to help save lives.

Almost half of people needing urgent investigations for bowel cancer symptoms waiting too long

Thursday 14 October 2021

Figures published by NHS England today show that almost half of people on an urgent referral in August 2021 for bowel cancer investigation were waiting longer than 28 days for a diagnosis.

Screening extended in Wales to include those aged 58 and 59

Tuesday 12 October 2021

From this month (October 2021) the Bowel Screening Wales programme will begin inviting people aged 58 and 59 years old for the first time for bowel cancer screening.

Urgent call to Government for the Comprehensive Spending Review to deliver commitments to improve cancer survival and care

Saturday 9 October 2021

We've joined together with 51 other cancer charities, as part of One Cancer Voice, to send a united message to the Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Secretary of State for Health and…

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