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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 says even moderate red and processed meat eaters at risk of bowel cancer

Wednesday 17 April 2019

People who eat red and processed meat within department of health guidelines are still at increased risk of bowel cancer, according to a study published today.

Book your place at our awareness morning in Cumbernauld

Tuesday 16 April 2019

We’re inviting North Lanarkshire residents to a free bowel cancer awareness event on Thursday 25 April at Cornerstone House Centre from 10am – 12.30pm.

Nearly a quarter of adults don’t feel fit enough to exercise

Tuesday 16 April 2019

Nearly a quarter of people (23%) do not feel fit enough to exercise for 150 minutes every week, according to a YouGov poll of 4,000 UK adults commissioned by the charity.

We launch our podcast hosted by BBC’s George Alagiah

Thursday 11 April 2019

BBC journalist George Alagiah hosts our new podcast interviewing supporters and leading experts on the disease, as well as discussing his own treatment and diagnosis.

One in two adults don't know their large bowel from their kidneys, liver or small bowel

Tuesday 9 April 2019

Around half of people (48%) cannot correctly identify the large bowel on a diagram, according to a poll of 4,000 UK adults commissioned by the charity.

Northern Ireland announce roll out of new bowel cancer screening test

Monday 8 April 2019

After years of campaigning, today the Department of Health in Northern Ireland pledge to replace the bowel cancer screening test in Northern Ireland with the new, more accurate Faecal Immunochemical Test…

Bowel cancer outcomes in Wales amongst the poorest in Europe

Monday 8 April 2019

A recent inquiry held by the Welsh Government into endoscopy services in Wales reveals an alarmingly low number of eligible people take part in bowel screening programmes, and the majority of the country’s…

Jeremy Bowen prompts thousands to seek NHS bowel cancer advice

Friday 5 April 2019

A clincian has praised our Patron and BBC news editor Jeremy Bowen for raising awareness of bowel cancer, saying his actions will help save lives, after the number of people seeking information on the…

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