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Simple steps for good bowel health Our publications

WEBA booklet on the simple steps people can take to help keep their bowel healthy and reduce the risk of bowel cancer. We cover how to eat well, reduce alcohol and smoking, get …

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Living with & beyond bowel cancer About bowel cancer

WEBLiving with and beyond bowel cancer. Once treatment is over, your focus might shift to improving your general health and trying to regain a sense of normality. You may also …

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Physical activity After treatment About bowel cancer

WEBThere's some evidence to suggest that physical activity could improve survival in people who have had treatment that aims to cure bowel cancer. Other benefits of keeping active …

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Our new report launches exploring the major challenges facing …

WEBClick on the video above for a 90 second summary of our recommendations for what needs to change so that more people can survive bowel cancer in the future.

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New campaign urges people to get bowel cancer symptoms checked

WEBFriday 9 October 2020. The NHS has today launched a major new campaign, encouraging people with possible cancer symptoms, including signs of bowel cancer, to seek medical …

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Read this if you have health anxiety!

WEBFit test (to detect blood) came back abnormal at 14ug. Anything over 10 warrants a 2 week referral under cancer pathway. Calprotectin (to detect inflammation) …

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New report on Lynch syndrome services News and Blogs

WEBNorthern Ireland. Four out of five Health and Social Care Trusts are testing all newly diagnosed bowel cancer patients for Lynch syndrome, with one Trust testing …

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Long term effects Treatment About bowel cancer

WEBImproving their diet. Doing more physical activity. Using complementary therapies. Possible late and long-term effects of treatment include: Tiredness. Hernia. Nerve damage. …

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What we do Bowel Cancer UK

WEBWe campaign. We campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care across the UK. We're leading change for younger bowel cancer patients, campaigning to …

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Reducing your risk About bowel cancer Bowel Cancer UK

WEBReducing your risk. Scientists believe around half (54%) of all bowel cancers could be prevented by having a healthier lifestyle. You can reduce your risk by:

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Going for a colonoscopy Bowel Cancer UK

WEBThey give endoscopists a close-up view of the inside of your bowel so they can clearly see if there's anything wrong. A colonoscopy can feel a little uncomfortable, but it's an …

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Dame Julie Walters DBE talks for the first time about her bowel …

WEBThe award-winning actress Dame Julie Walters DBE has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. The Hollywood actor reveals to Victoria Derbyshire in an exclusive …

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New guidance on Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) published

WEBWednesday 1 June 2022. New guidance on the use of Faecal Immunochemical Testing, known as FIT, in patients with signs or symptoms of suspected bowel cancer has been …

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Our #GetOnARoll campaign Bowel Cancer UK

WEBWednesday 22 June 2022: Aldi joins our #GetOnARoll campaign and commits to include the symptoms of bowel cancer, together with a QR code for …

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Everything you need to know about the new government …

WEBThe strategy is structured around three key areas: Diagnosis and personalised medicine – incorporating the latest genomics advances into routine healthcare to improve the …

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Managing fear, anxiety and depression Bowel Cancer UK

WEBManaging fear, anxiety and depression. You may feel anxious or stressed from time to time during your treatment. This is completely normal. Symptoms of anxiety include worrying …

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Bowel cancer after a 'clear' colonoscopy Bowel Cancer UK

WEBA colonoscopy is an examination to look at the lining of your large bowel, to see if there are polyps (pre-cancerous growths) or a cancer within any part of it. It's carried out using a …

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Campaigning Policy Bowel Cancer UK

WEBCampaigns. We are determined to save lives and improve the quality of life for all those affected by bowel cancer. Working together with people affected by bowel cancer and …

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Bowel cancer costs the UK £1.74 billion a year

WEBA new report out today shows bowel cancer costs the UK economy more than £1.7 billion (€1.9 billion) a year. The report, commissioned by Digestive Cancers …

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