Bowel cancer is rising fast in under-50s. We're helping drive UK and global research to understand why — and what we can do to stop it. Bowel cancer is rising rapidly in people under 50 in the UK.

In 2013, NHS England began rolling out a screening test for bowel cancer for people aged 55, known as bowel scope screening. Bowel scope has been used in England alongside the home screening test, FIT ...

A new study has found that increasing the sensitivity of the faecal immunochemical test (FIT) can help to identify more cases of bowel cancer, advanced polyps (non-cancerous growths) and Inflammatory ...

Charlotte's husband, Roger, was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2017. Here Charlotte talks about supporting her partner through diagnosis, treatment and beyond, as well as talking to children about ...

We have collaborated with one of our supporters, Beth Purvis, to launch a symptoms diary for people that are worried about their bowel habits. Beth was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer at 37 ...

We're delighted to announce our groundbreaking #GetOnARoll campaign has been named Corporate National Partnership of the Year with a Retailer at the Charity Times Awards 2023. This award recognises ...

Bacteria commonly found in our guts could contribute to the development of bowel cancer, according to a new study published in Nature today. The study, led by scientists in the UK, the USA and the ...

The number of people in England waiting longer than six weeks for tests that can help to diagnose bowel cancer has increased by nearly eight-fold compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to figures ...

Mr Rob Jones is a consultant surgeon based in Liverpool and the UK research lead for advanced and metastatic colorectal cancer.He's funded by Bowel Cancer UK, the Royal College of Surgeons of England ...

How will this benefit patients? Too many people are waiting too long for urgent investigations. The NHS endoscopy units have been overstretched for some time, even before the coronavirus pandemic. The ...

Shocking new figures show people in the UK are less likely to be diagnosed with bowel cancer at an early stage, or to live longer than five years after their diagnosis, compared with other similar ...

Bobby Bertoli was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in May 2020. Here Bobby reflects on how his diagnosis has given him a new perspective on life. The most important realisation I have had since ...