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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 report on bowel cancer in Wales highlights serious delays in diagnosis and lowest survival rates in Europe

Tuesday 6 February 2018

Our new report provides the latest review of early diagnosis services for bowel cancer in Wales.

Great news! We’re now members of the Association of Medical Research Charities

Monday 5 February 2018

We’re delighted to announce that we have been accepted as a member of the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) – a hallmark of quality research funding.

HRH Duke of Cambridge hails our merger as a success

Friday 26 January 2018

Our Chief Executive, Deborah Alsina MBE, met HRH the Duke of Cambridge at the Charity Commission’s Annual Public Meeting.

Don't miss out on the patient day in Glasgow

Wednesday 24 January 2018

If you’ve been affected by bowel cancer, don’t miss out on the chance to attend our very first Scottish Patient Day at the Queen Elizabeth Teaching and Learning Centre, Glasgow on Saturday 24 February…

Get sponsored to do 30 mins of physical activity for 30 days and help stop bowel cancer

Thursday 4 January 2018

Register your interest today to challenge yourself this year to 30 mins of physical activity every day in June and raise money to support vital research and lifesaving work to stop bowel cancer.

30 moments from our 30th anniversary year

Friday 29 December 2017

Take a look back over 2017 with us as we pick out just some of our favourite moments.

National Cancer Diagnosis Audit: Diagnosing cancer in primary care

Tuesday 19 December 2017

Today, a major national audit on cancer diagnosis in primary care in England has been published in the British Journal of General Practice.

Bowel Cancer UK and Beating Bowel Cancer are joining together to become the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity

Tuesday 19 December 2017

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