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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.
Bowel cancer is cancer that begins in the large bowel, which is made up of the colon and rectum. It’s sometimes called colorectal cancer. On this page we’ll give you information on what the symptoms can look like and when to visit your GP if you think you have symptoms.
Detailed information about bowel cancer (colorectal cancer). Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment and survival rates, as well as getting diagnosed and support.
Bowel cancer is cancer found anywhere in the large bowel, which includes the colon and rectum. It's one of the most common types of cancer in the UK. What is bowel cancer? Find out about bowel cancer, including what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you have it, how it is treated, and where to get support.
Bowel cancer means cancer that starts in the colon (large bowel) or back passage (rectum). It is also known as colorectal cancer. It’s a worrying time for many people and we want to be there for you whenever - and wherever - you need us.
Cancer that affects the large bowel is typically called bowel cancer. You may also hear it being called colorectal cancer, colon cancer or rectum cancer, depending on where it is found. The earlier bowel cancer is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be.
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Bowel cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the UK, accounting for 11% of all new cancer cases (2017-2019). In females in the UK, bowel cancer is the 3rd most common cancer, with around 19,600 new cases every year (2017-2019).
Find out about the main treatments for bowel cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted medicines.
Bowel cancer is cancer that's found anywhere in the large bowel, which includes the colon and rectum. The large bowel is part of your digestive system. It helps absorb water from your food and removes food waste from your body.
Clinical Oncologist Katherine Aitkens explains bowel cancer, giving an overview of bowel cancer symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. The bowel is part of the digestive system and is divided into the small bowel and large bowel.
