I was diagnosed with stage 2 bowel cancer in May 2020 at just 47 years old. I’ve always liked my sleep, but I remember feeling extra tired in the months before my diagnosis. I put this down to my job ...

Bowel cancer starts in the large bowel. It can also be called colorectal cancer. You can find out more on this page about what bowel cancer is and how we can help support you through diagnosis, ...

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If the hospital tests show cancer cells in your colon or rectum, you will need more tests to stage the cancer. This means finding out the size of the cancer, where it is and whether it has spread to ...

Staging a cancer involves describing its size, where it is and whether it has spread. Knowing the stage of your cancer will help you and your doctor decide on the best treatment. If you have surgery, ...

These operations aren’t common and are usually only offered to people who have more than one cancer in their bowel or who have a genetic condition, such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or ...

We're passionate about working closely with colorectal nurses to improve care for people with bowel cancer. We actively support the National Colorectal Cancer Nurses Network (NCCNN) and encourage all ...

Walk Together is a five mile sponsored walk that brings people together to show support for everyone affected by bowel cancer. Join us in September and help us move towards a future where nobody dies ...

If you have symptoms of bowel cancer, your GP may give you an at-home test. This is called a faecal immunochemical test (FIT) and it tests for blood in your poo. On this page, we’ll explain how to do ...

A credit card sized leaflet summarising the facts about bowel cancer. This explains what symptoms to look out for and how to reduce your risk. This pocket sized leaflet is ideal for awareness-raising ...

We're always looking for enthusiastic people to support our work by joining our wonderful team of volunteers. We have a range of opportunities for you to get involved with. With a variety of roles ...

The bowel screening programme helps to spot bowel cancer before symptoms start, when it’s most treatable. A screening kit will be sent to you in the post if you’re within the age range for the ...