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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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New research hailed as ‘promising’ for thousands with advanced bowel cancer

Friday 29 May 2020

A new drug has shown promising results in treating advanced bowel cancer in people with specific genetic changes, doubling their ‘progression free survival’ time.

New figures show delays caused by the coronavirus crisis to cancer surgery and other treatment could result in thousands of additional deaths in England

Friday 22 May 2020

Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) analysed Public Health England data on delays to cancer surgery on patients’ five-year survival rates to estimate the effect of three-month or six-month…

Latest waiting time stats published

Thursday 14 May 2020

The latest monthly waiting time statistics for urgent cancer referrals have been released by NHS England today. The statistics for March show that 91.96% of patients were seen within 14 days compared to…

Step up for 30 is back!

Tuesday 5 May 2020

Registration is now open for our annual fundraising challenge Step up for 30. It’s really simple, just get active each day for 30 days throughout June and ask people to sponsor you.

Harlequins and England rugby player Joe Gray announced as our new Patron

Thursday 30 April 2020

Joe’s dad Paul passed away in March after being diagnosed with bowel cancer four years ago. Joe has just been appointed Patron of the charity, during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this April.

Deaths in people with cancer could rise by at least 20%

Wednesday 29 April 2020

The coronavirus pandemic in England could result in at least 20% more deaths over the next 12 months in people who have been newly diagnosed with cancer, according to a new research study published today.

Hull City footballer Angus MacDonald announced as our new Patron

Friday 24 April 2020

Angus was diagnosed with bowel cancer in August 2019 aged 26 and was given the amazing news that he was all clear just before Christmas. He has just been appointed Patron of the charity, during Bowel Cancer…

Bowel cancer screening paused throughout the UK as thousands wait to hear if they have cancer

Thursday 23 April 2020

People who may have bowel cancer face a double whammy as cancer screening programmes are paused and diagnostic services are postponed in order to support the NHS response to coronavirus.

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