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  • Be awareWhat is bowel cancer?
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      • The digestive system
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      • Bob (63, Essex)
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      • Dawn (42, Lancashire)
      • Peter (75, West Midlands)
      • John (61, Durham)
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      • Rachel (40, Cheshire)
      • Tim (63, Leicester)
      • Sue C (54, Isle of Man)
      • Sandrine (35, London)
      • Hazel (46, London)
      • Melissa (in memory of Chris)
      • Rob (80, Durham)
      • Sue (61, Hertfordshire)
      • Simon (56, London)
      • Wendy (49, Oxfordshire)
      • Alison (42, London)
      • Julia (49, Yorkshire)
      • Alison (62, London)
      • Alison R (28, Manchester)
      • Kim (62, Lincolnshire)
      • Geoff (45, Scarborough)
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  • Spotlight on Screening

    Spotlight on Screening

    In January 2010 Beating Bowel Cancer launched a new policy document about bowel cancer screening at its annual BE LOUD BE CLEAR parliamentary reception

    • Read about our Parliamentary Reception
    • Read more about BE LOUD BE CLEAR fundraising

  • Awareness Month

    Awareness Month

    April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and we have lots of activities planned with plenty of ways for you to get involved.

    • Find out more about Bowel Cancer Awareness Month here
    • Keep up to date with our news here

  • Great North Run

    Great North Run

    19 September 2010. Take part in the biggest and most popular half marathon in the world!

    • Find out more
    • Other great running events

  • Parachute Jump Day

    Parachute Jump Day

    Sunday 13th June. Be a dare devil and join us for our first charity parachute jump day at Brackley Airfield, Northampton.

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