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Bowel Cancer UK News

Symptoms diary now endorsed by Royal College of GPs

Earlier this year we collaborated with one of our supporters, Beth Purvis, to launch a symptoms diary for people that are worried about their bowel habits. We’re now delighted to announce that the resource has been formally endorsed by the Royal College of General Practitioners (GPs).

We release third podcast episode hosted by BBC journalist George Alagiah

BBC journalist George Alagiah talks openly about how bowel cancer has affected his family and those around him, in the third episode of, ‘In conversation with George Alagiah: A Bowel Cancer UK podcast’.

Free patient events - living well with bowel cancer

We’re holding two living well with bowel cancer events – one in Manchester on Saturday 8 June and another in Edinburgh on Saturday 15 June. These free days are open to anyone affected by bowel cancer, including patients, family and friends. The events include presentations, a buffet lunch and time to chat with healthcare professionals, other patients and families.