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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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We call on UK Governments to tackle rise in bowel cancer incidence

Friday 17 May 2019

Two landmark research studies published today have shown that the number of people diagnosed with bowel cancer under 50 is increasing in many countries around the world, including the UK.

UTV’S Pamela Ballantine launches rowathon across Northern Ireland

Thursday 9 May 2019

UTV’s Pamela Ballantine is calling on businesses across Northern Ireland to virtually row as far as they can in four hours on Friday 14 June to raise funds for us and help stop people dying of bowel cancer…

Symptoms diary now endorsed by Royal College of GPs

Friday 26 April 2019

Earlier this year we collaborated with supporter, Beth Purvis, to launch a symptoms diary for people worried about their bowel habits.

We release third podcast episode hosted by BBC journalist, George Alagiah

Thursday 25 April 2019

George Alagiah talks openly about how bowel cancer has affected his family and those around him, in the third episode of, ‘In conversation with George Alagiah: A Bowel Cancer UK podcast’.

NHS England announces record number of cancer checks in 2018

Tuesday 23 April 2019

Today NHS England released figures that show that in 2018, patients underwent a record 2.2 million cancer checks following urgent referral by their GP. This is an increase of almost a quarter of a million…

Historic Edinburgh building lit teal for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Friday 19 April 2019

Our corporate partner Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is changing the colour of one of the city’s most iconic Old Town buildings.

We release our second podcast episode hosted by BBC’s George Alagiah

Thursday 18 April 2019

BBC journalist George Alagiah discusses how he adapted to life with a temporary stoma during the second episode of ‘In conversation with George Alagiah: A Bowel Cancer UK podcast’.

Sex Education star Connor Swindells announced as our Patron

Wednesday 17 April 2019

British actor, model and former boxer Connor Swindells has been appointed Patron of the charity, during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this April.

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