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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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Half of all cancer patients diagnosed late

Monday 2 September 2019

About half of all cancer patients in England failed to be diagnosed with cancer in its early stages, according to figures by Public Health England.

Scottish endoscopy waiting times show improvement

Tuesday 27 August 2019

Figures revealed today from the NHS show that since the publication of Scotland’s National Endoscopy Action Plan in March this year fewer Scottish patients are waiting longer than six weeks for key tests…

Bowel cancer patients in Scotland’s most deprived areas less likely to have an early diagnosis

Wednesday 14 August 2019

New figures from the Scottish government’s Detect Cancer Early (DCE) programme shows that a third of cancer patients in Scotland's most deprived areas were not diagnosed until the most advanced stage…

Survival rates for bowel cancer have plateaued, according to new figures

Tuesday 13 August 2019

New figures showing cancer survival rates in England, published by the Office for National Statistics, indicate that survival rates for bowel cancer have remained relatively the same over the last decade.

Put the kettle on for Brew Together this October

Tuesday 13 August 2019

Catch up with friends, family and colleagues over a cup of tea and make a donation to the charity to help stop people dying from bowel cancer.

New bowel cancer test leads to screening rate rise

Wednesday 7 August 2019

A new, easier to use test for bowel cancer has led to a significant rise in screening rates in Scotland, figures have shown.

New draft guidance says aspirin taken daily could reduce risk of bowel cancer for people with Lynch syndrome

Friday 2 August 2019

Aspirin taken daily for more than two years could reduce the risk of bowel cancer in people with Lynch syndrome, NICE (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) has said in new draft guidance.

We've been shortlisted in the Brand Development category at the Third Sector Excellence Awards

Thursday 1 August 2019

We're delighted to announce we've been shortlisted in the Brand Development category at this year's Third Sector Excellence Awards, which comes on the brand's first birthday.

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