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New diagnosis by NatalieH Last reply: 17^th April 11:30 am by Chelts Total replies: 15

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Hello ! Op booked for Friday- wish me luck 😁 by KarenB Last reply: 26^th March 1:09 pm by EssexDan Total replies: 20

Symptoms by tashamoo Last reply: 19^th March 8:32 am by Salgal Total replies: 10

Itchyness by cranmercompany Last reply: 11^th March 3:42 pm by cranmercompany Total replies: 2

Newbie - partner has stage 4 rectal cancer by spannerkate Last reply: 8^th March 5:51 pm by spannerkate Total replies: 25

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NEWBIE - Further unexpected treatment by gemd281280 (Essex ) Last reply: 27^th January 1:10 am by george1960 Total replies: 15

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Bowel Cancer UK News

Free living well with bowel cancer events

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.

Powerful portrait series show impact of bowel cancer

We've launched a powerful portrait series for our campaign, #thisisbowelcancer, which shines a light on the varied and many people affected by bowel cancer. We commissioned acclaimed photographer, Sophie Mayanne, to mark Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this April.

Wales is the first UK country to test all bowel cancer patients for Lynch syndrome

Today NHS Wales, the Wales Cancer Network and the All Wales Medical Genetic Service announce that from June 2019, local health boards will follow the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines to test all bowel cancer patients in Wales at the time of their diagnosis for Lynch syndrome – the first country in the UK to commit to do this.