A fully funded workforce plan to tackle the capacity crisis. A detailed plan to address current workforce shortages and meet demand from a growing, ageing population so all bowel cancer patients get ...

We're campaigning to improve the diagnosis and care of people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that can increase the lifetime risk of bowel cancer to up to 80%. Lynch syndrome is estimated to ...

Bowel cancer is more common in the over 50s but it can affect people of all ages. More than 2,600 people under 50 are diagnosed with bowel cancer in the UK every year and the number is increasing.

Our full range of health information publications are free to download. Following a review of our materials, our most popular booklets are available to order for free in printed copies. An in-depth ...

BBC journalist George Alagiah OBE was the host of series one and two of our podcast. He interviewed supporters and leading experts on the disease, and discussed his own treatment and diagnosis. Very ...

We know some people feel anxious or worried when they're told they need a colonoscopy but it's important to have this test if you're referred. If you've been asked by your doctor to have a colonoscopy ...

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, ...

Deborah shared her story with us in 2017, shortly after her bowel cancer diagnosis. Deborah became a patron of our charity in February 2021 and was awarded a Damehood on Thursday 12 May 2022. After ...

We provide expert information and support for everyone affected by bowel cancer and we're here for you at every step. We also educate the public and professionals about the disease. We run training, ...

The bowel is part of your digestive system. It’s made up of the small bowel (small intestine) and the large bowel. The large bowel is made up of the colon and rectum. The small bowel absorbs nutrients ...

Your first appointment at the hospital is likely to be with a colorectal surgeon and a specialist colorectal nurse. They are part of a bigger team of relevant healthcare professionals that look after ...

The support you get will depend on your own personal needs, and the type of treatment or cancer you have. Prehabilitation may be offered as part of an enhanced recovery programme. This is also known ...