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We welcome new NHS blood test trial to help spot bowel cancer earlier

Wednesday 4 November 2026

We have welcomed a new trial announced by the Department of Health and Social Care across at least 200 GP practices in England aimed at providing earlier diagnosis for cancers like bowel cancer.

Our response to the Wales National Cancer Strategy

Monday 2 November 2026

The Welsh Government is developing a National Cancer Strategy for Wales. To inform it, we've submitted evidence informed by experts in Wales and our patient community.

NCMAG approve treatment with aspirin after surgery for some bowel cancers in Scotland

Thursday 22 October 2026

The use of aspirin in the treatment for some colon cancers has been approved for use in NHS Scotland by the National Cancer Medicines Advisory Group (NCMAG).

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Join BBC’s Will Millard on a night-time trek at Rhossili Bay

Thursday 6 February 2020

Join the BAFTA Cymru award winner and BBC presenter, Will Millard, to get sponsored to trek the glorious Rhossili Beach in South Wales, on Saturday 18 July. Your support will help stop people dying of…

Leading cancer charities share bold message on World Cancer Day

Tuesday 4 February 2020

17 of the UK’s leading cancer charities have banded together this World Cancer Day (Tuesday 4 February) and unveiled a heart-warming short film in a bid to raise awareness and to provide support to everyone…

NICE update guidelines for people with bowel cancer

Wednesday 29 January 2020

Today the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have published updated guidance for colorectal cancer.

New calculations suggest patients missing out on an early diagnosis

Tuesday 28 January 2020

Around 1,100 people in England could miss out on the chance of an early stage diagnosis through screening each year because of NHS staff shortages, according to new calculations released today.

The National Bowel Cancer Audit results

Thursday 9 January 2020

Today findings from the annual National Bowel Cancer Audit have been published. The report suggests changes to improve care for people with the disease in the future.

We appoint new Chief Executive

Wednesday 8 January 2020

We’re delighted to announce we have appointed Genevieve Edwards as our new Chief Executive.

Change of surveillance guidance for people who have an increased risk of bowel cancer

Wednesday 11 December 2019

Updated guidelines have been published to consider the care of people who have a higher risk of bowel cancer.

A third of bowel cancer patients experience avoidable delay to diagnosis

Wednesday 4 December 2019

Nearly a third of bowel cancer patients experience a delay to their diagnosis that could have been avoided, according to a new study published in Cancer Epidemiology.

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