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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.

Our roadshow is heading to Barking

Monday 18 May 2026

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

Obesity could be a cause of cancer increase among under 50s

Wednesday 29 April 2026

Being overweight or obese could be the cause of rising cancer rates among younger adults in England, according to a new study published today in BMJ Oncology journal.

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Scaling back of health services in Wales could lead to worse outcomes for cancer patients

Friday 11 December 2020

A decision by Wales’ Minister for Health and Social Services to allow the country’s NHS to scale back some elective and non-essential services could lead to an increase in waiting times.

New safer surgery developed for rectal cancer patients

Friday 11 December 2020

A new, less invasive treatment for early-stage rectal cancer patients has been developed which is safer than standard major surgery. It’s hoped this will give patients a better quality of life.

One in five bowel cancer patients are diagnosed in an emergency setting, new National Bowel Cancer Audit finds

Thursday 10 December 2020

A fifth of bowel cancer patients continue to be diagnosed with the disease in A&E or another emergency setting, a new report for England and Wales has revealed.

Scottish Government announces new action plan for cancer services

Wednesday 9 December 2020

The Scottish Government has announced it will invest up to £114.5 million for cancer patients, to ensure they have equal access to care regardless of where they live in the country.

COVID-19 vaccine to be available for bowel cancer patients from next year

Thursday 3 December 2020

The Government has accepted the recommendation from the independent Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine for use.

Camera the size of a pill that could help detect bowel cancer is rolled out in Scotland

Monday 30 November 2020

A new procedure using tiny cameras inside a pill to help detect bowel cancer has been launched in Tayside, Scotland.

NHS to pilot blood test that detects more than 50 cancers

Friday 27 November 2020

A blood test that can spot more than 50 types of cancer, including bowel cancer, will be piloted by the NHS.

Thousands of people in Northern Ireland waiting more than six months for endoscopy tests

Thursday 26 November 2020

Thousands of people in Northern Ireland are waiting more than six months for tests that can help to diagnose bowel cancer, according to figures published today by the country’s Department of Health.

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