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New drug approved for advanced bowel cancer patients in Scotland

Thursday 24 July 2025

The National Cancer Medicines Advisory Group (NCMAG) has approved the drug bevacizumab, with chemotherapy, for treatment of advanced bowel cancer in Scotland.

Look Back & Track: 1 in 4 Brits don’t feel comfortable looking at their poo

Monday 21 July 2025

Look Back & Track, the latest campaign from Andrex® and Bowel Cancer UK reveals 1 in 4 Brits (24%) won’t look at their poo, despite it being a natural and free health tracker.

Our roadshow is heading to North East Lincolnshire

Wednesday 9 July 2025

We’re excited to invite North East Lincolnshire locals to walk inside a giant inflatable bowel to raise awareness of bowel cancer and its symptoms.

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First research grant round open with plans to invest up to half a million pounds

Thursday 27 July 2017

We've opened our first round of grant applications as part of our commitment to support research with the greatest benefits for those at risk and affected by the disease

Our chief executive shortlisted for prestigious award

Wednesday 26 July 2017

Our chief executive Deborah Alsina MBE is shortlisted as a finalist for Charity Chief Executive of the Year in the Third Sector Excellence Awards 2017

NICE recommends FIT for people at low risk of bowel cancer

Wednesday 26 July 2017

NICE has recommended that the Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) is used in primary care in England to guide GP referral for those at low risk of bowel cancer.

Thank you Edwards & Co for your £60,000 donation

Tuesday 18 July 2017

Corporate partners Edwards & Co have donated over £60,000 for the charity over two and half years.

Bowel cancer diagnosis can be delayed due to existing illness

Thursday 6 July 2017

A new study reveals that additional serious long-term health conditions can push a bowel cancer diagnosis back by up to twenty six days.

Alcohol consumption putting vast majority of Europeans at risk of bowel cancer

Tuesday 4 July 2017

The average daily intake of alcoholic drinks is placing EU citizens at a heightened risk of both bowel and oesophageal cancer.

Study finds new link between omega fatty acids and bowel cancer

Monday 3 July 2017

University of Aberdeen has found a higher concentration of the molecules that breakdown omega-3 fatty acids is associated with higher chance of survival from bowel cancer

Walk Together to stop bowel cancer

Tuesday 27 June 2017

TV presenter Julia Bradbury and UTV presenter Pamela Ballantine are encouraging you to join our Walk Together this summer and help fund our vital research and lifesaving work.

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