In 2018 Rachel Reed was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer at the age of 33. Volunteering has helped her process this experience and connect with other people affected by the disease. It was a huge ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

Your healthcare team will give you information on what will happen during the operation and how you can prepare for it. This information may include: What to take into hospital with you Which tests ...

This June, we’re inviting Newport locals to walk inside a giant inflatable bowel when it tours the city to raise awareness of bowel cancer and its symptoms. The giant inflatable bowel — measuring ...

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We welcome the publication of the long-delayed Scottish Genomic Medicine Strategy for 2024-2029. The strategy outlines their vision for a person-centred genomics medicine service that will help ...

The bowel is part of the digestive system. It is made up of the small bowel (small intestine) and the large bowel (colon and rectum). The small bowel is longer than the large bowel but it gets its ...

We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert ...

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 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 ...