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We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. Our vision is a future where nobody dies of the disease.

Someone is diagnosed with bowel cancer every 15 minutes in the UK. It’s also the country’s second biggest cancer killer, but it shouldn’t be. Bowel cancer is very treatable especially if diagnosed at an early stage. We are passionate about making sure people know the symptoms and understand how important it is to go to their GP if they have concerns, so that bowel cancer can be ruled out or diagnosed quickly. We also encourage people to take part in screening and to improve their bowel health and stack the odds against the disease by making simple changes to their diet and lifestyle. We rely on donations from the public to continue our life saving work, so do please support us if you can by going to www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/donate/

We want to stop people dying needlessly from bowel cancer and with your support we can.

10/10/2026

It’s 🌍

A bowel cancer diagnosis can affect much more than your physical health. You might feel frightened, angry, overwhelmed or simply unsure how to process what’s happening.

Your emotions might change throughout your bowel cancer journey. Some days may feel manageable, while others feel much heavier. You might be newly diagnosed, having treatment, adjusting to life after treatment or supporting someone you love.

One of the most important things you can do is be gentle with yourself 💛

To acknowledge this important day, we have written a blog with further information and advice to help support our community with their mental health.

Read our blog: https://bit.ly/3UfyCDh

09/10/2026

Jenny took part in our knitting challenge earlier this year🧶

"Taking part in this challenge was very important to me as it let me focus on something positive whilst my youngest son was undergoing chemotherapy for his recent diagnosis of bowel cancer. It also meant that I could support a very worthwhile cause.

"I have been knitting as long as I can remember, starting as a young child, being taught by my lovely mum. Over the last few years I've made many post box toppers to display locally, but for this challenge, I decided to knit a different coloured 6” square each day. I made these squares into a blanket for our son to use when he had his chemotherapy or needed a nap at home, so he knew we'd always be there for him.

"It was a big shock to our family that my super fit and healthy son had this awful diagnosis and we really hope our fundraising can help to detect symptoms much earlier for the younger generation.

"My favourite part of the campaign and taking part is being able raise so much money (almost £4,000) and how supportive so many friends and colleagues have been, especially our son’s work force."

Our knitting challenge is back this November! Join us by creating our beautiful branded stars everyday for 30 days or choose a knitted or crochet challenge of your own.

However you choose to support us, you’re helping us move closer to a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer 💛

Sign up: https://bit.ly/4toudeb

07/10/2026

The incredible team at Victorian Plumbing have gone above and beyond for us this year, raising an amazing amount of money and helping us spread the word about our work.

They chose us as their Charity Partner for 2026, and they have certainly made us feel the love. From awareness talks and bake sales to skydives, their colleagues have thrown themselves into fundraising and done it all to support our work.

Back in April, they went one step further and donated their sponsorship space at the Bolton Wanderers match against Huddersfield to help us raise awareness. We turned the stadium teal and shared lifesaving information with thousands of people.

And they’re not stopping there!

Next up is an office game of ‘I’m A Manager, Get Me Out of Here!’ Managers from across the organisation will take on a series of bushtucker trials, with every challenge completed adding more money to their fundraising total.

We’re so grateful to the whole Victorian Plumbing team for their incredible support. Partnerships like this help us continue our work, raise awareness and reach the people who need us most.

Thank you, Victorian Plumbing. We couldn’t do what we do without you! 💛

06/10/2026

Bowel cancer diagnoses in people under 50 has increased by 22% in the UK since 1990, and numbers are continuing to rise each year.

The question is: why?

Yesterday, BBC Panorama explored the issue, featuring our supporter Leeanne Davies-Grassnick who is living with stage 4 bowel cancer. The programme highlighted a new study known as PROSPECT-UK, which is on the lookout for 250,000 people aged 18 to 50 to take part. By sharing information about their lives, participants could help researchers understand how diet, lifestyle, health and environmental factors may contribute to bowel cancer risk in younger people.

This is a topic that means a great deal to us and to our community. We hear from younger people facing bowel cancer every day and have been raising concerns about the growing number of younger people being diagnosed for well over a decade, which is why finding answers is so important.

Find out more about this study and how to take part, as well as the work we’re doing in this area, in our blog: https://bit.ly/4hIgCZQ

04/10/2026

In the same week Maxine became a Nana to her grandson Arthur, she was told she could have bowel cancer.

Today is Grandparents’ Day, and we’re honouring all the grandparents who are managing a bowel cancer diagnosis alongside making precious memories with loved ones.

Not long after turning 50, Maxine was invited to take part in the bowel screening programme. She didn’t have any symptoms and was initially hesitant to do the test. But eventually, her daughter convinced her.

“I was shocked when it came back that I needed further investigations.”

Maxine underwent tests, which revealed a polyp. After a sigmoidoscopy, Maxine was told it looked like cancer.

“But I had bigger things to worry about. In the same week I received the news I potentially had cancer, my daughter had gone into pre-term labour at just 25 weeks and was rushed to the hospital. Our little miracle, Arthur, was born a few days later, weighing a tiny 1lb 8oz and fighting for his life.”

In the weeks that followed, Maxine and her husband juggled her scans, work, and visiting their daughter, grandson and son-in-law in hospital three hours away.

On 24th July 2025, Maxine underwent a lower anterior resection and woke up with a stoma. It was confirmed afterwards she’d had stage 2 bowel cancer.

“I faced some very difficult days following my surgery and cried a lot. I hated my body and it took time to adjust to the bag. On top of that, the burning skin, the hernia and the constant fatigue got to me.”

With the help of her husband, family, her supportive workplace, and Bowel Cancer UK community groups, Maxine made it through some of the toughest days of her recovery. A recent scan showed no evidence of disease.

“There are still difficult days and worries about what the future holds, but I try to stay positive and look forwards rather than back.

“I remember when I was scared about a procedure and my husband told me to be ‘Arthur brave’. That is what I've tried to do ever since. Being here to see our grandchildren grow up is something I will never take for granted.”

A huge thank you to Maxine for sharing her story with us.

To read Maxine’s whole story and more like it, please visit: https://bit.ly/3VkUdug

03/10/2026

It’s ! A powerful campaign created by our friends at Colostomy UK.

This year the theme is ‘stomas unlocked.’ This theme focuses on unlocking understanding, support and choice for those with a stoma.

We know how important it is to have support when living with a stoma. That’s why we created our private Facebook group for those in our community with a stoma.

It’s moderated by our volunteers who are those who have had, are currently living with or have a loved one with bowel cancer, so understand what you’re going through.

Request to join: https://bit.ly/49dWJp1

02/10/2026

Yesterday we brought together colorectal cancer nurses from across the UK to further their knowledge and understanding of bowel cancer.

We had a fantastic day filled with talks, networking and ended it with our beloved Gary Logue Awards.

Every year, the Gary Logue Awards mark the achievements of colorectal nurses who make a significant impact on those affected by bowel cancer, provide exceptional care and show outstanding initiative.

Huge congratulations to Dorothy Munyanyi, Lead Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, for winning our award nominated by colleagues.

Congratulations also to Angela Gilmour, Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist at University Hospitals of Derby and Buxton NHS Trust, for winning the award nominated by patients.

Thank you so much to everyone who nominated their nurse. We’re blown away every year to read all the incredible nominations and how your nurse supported you 💛
Read more about our Gary Logue Award winners: https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/news-and-blogs/news/gary-logue-awards-2026/

01/10/2026

What does TNM stand for? 🤔

• T (tumour) = how far the tumour has grown through the bowel wall
• N (nodes) = describes whether the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes
• M (metastases) = describes whether the cancer has spread (metastasised) to other parts of the body

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.

Learn more about staging and grading: https://bit.ly/2VKF3js

30/09/2026

Together, we did it! 🎉

Today, Northern Ireland announced plans to extend bowel cancer screening to people in their 50s.

For years, people affected by bowel cancer, clinicians, charities and politicians have been banging the drum for people in their 50s to have the same opportunity to take part in screening as people elsewhere in the UK.

And today, the years of campaigning has paid off.

We’re incredibly proud to have played our part alongside the bowel cancer community and everyone who has helped drive this campaign to the finish line 💛

It’s also a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when people come together to push for change. The rollout will happen in stages, with people aged 59 expected to start receiving invitations from November, before progressively younger age groups are invited.

There’s still more to do, but today we’re taking a moment to celebrate this important campaign win.

Read more about announcement here: https://bit.ly/4hU7gvp

28/09/2026

“Before my diagnosis, bowel cancer simply wasn’t on my radar. Like so many people, I believed I was too young, too healthy – and ‘that sort of thing’ wouldn’t happen to me. Bowel health was a taboo subject. Now, I want to shout from the rooftops.”

Sarah, an active single mum of two teenage girls, was 43 when she was diagnosed with an aggressive stage 2 neuroendocrine bowel cancer.

“In early 2025, I started experiencing intermittent stomach pains. After several GP visits and scans, gallstones were suspected, but nothing showed up and the pain eventually eased. Life carried on.”

But in October 2025, the pain returned suddenly and severely. Sarah went to A&E, where a CT scan revealed a hernia and twisted bowel.

But in October 2025, the pain returned suddenly and severely. Sarah went to A&E, where a CT scan revealed a hernia and twisted bowel.

She was booked in for surgery, but while under anaesthetic, doctors discovered a large tumour in Sarah’s bowel.

The tumour was removed, but several days later, Sarah suffered complications which lead to a dangerous infection. After another emergency surgery, she woke up with a stoma.

“The months that followed were the hardest of my life. My body struggled badly with the stoma. I suffered severe dehydration, repeated kidney injury, and constant hospital admissions. I was frighteningly unwell, dangerously thin, and mentally exhausted.”

Sarah had her stoma reversed after six months.

“Recovery hasn’t been easy – infections and setbacks followed – but finally, I’m beginning to feel well again. I’m now under close surveillance, and there is hope that further treatment won’t be needed.”

Throughout it all, Sarah’s family have been there to support her – something she is hugely grateful for.

“Before my diagnosis, bowel cancer simply wasn’t on my radar. Like so many people, I believed I was too young, too healthy – and ‘that sort of thing’ wouldn’t happen to me. Bowel health was a taboo subject. Now, I want to shout from the rooftops.”

A huge thank you to Sarah for sharing her story with us.

To read Sarah’s whole story and more like it, visit: https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/how-we-can-help/real-life-stories/younger-people-with-bowel-cancer/sarah-palfrey-west-sussex/

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