Beating Bowel Cancer

Welcome

Bowel cancer will affect 1 in 18 of us during our lifetime and claims 50 lives every day in the UK. Yet, if diagnosed and treated in time, it is completely curable.

The first step is talking about it.

If we, as a nation, were less embarrassed to talk bottoms,
fewer people would die of bowel cancer.

By visiting this website today, you are helping achieve that.
Because, the more people are willing to talk, the more lives can be saved.

Got any questions? Contact Us. • • • Worried about what do next?

Speak to a Nurse Advisor.

NEWS
	18 August 2008: Leading oncologist exposes postcode lottery for bowel cancer drugs on Panorama Read more

16 July 2008: Victory for bowel cancer patient as West Kent PCT U-turns on treatment decision Read more

June 2008: Charity of the Year Partnership Macfarlanes raise £10,000 for Beating Bowel Cancer from The Lakes Challenge! Read more

CAMPAIGNS
June 2008: Are you aged 70 or over and diagnosed with bowel cancer in the last 12 months? If so, we'd like you to take part in our quick survey - click here for details!
	28th January 2008: BE LOUD! campaign launches, urging the public to make a noise about bowel cancer - read the press release or get involved.

NEW FACTSHEETS:
Emotional, Financial, Practical and Employment Support

OUR ONLINE SHOP
	Christmas Comedy Night Monday 1st December 2008 Laugh your socks off at our annual comedy night Buy tickets online TODAY!
	Shop online today and help raise money for Beating Bowel Cancer!

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

We have places in all the major runs and marathons, plus overseas and UK challenges, and much more! Contact our Events Team on 020 8892 5256.

The Adidas Women's Challenge
Sunday 7th September 2008

The Lakes Challenge
Saturday 13th September 2008

PLACES AVAILABLE!! A fantastic women only 5k run for in Hyde Park, London.

Get a team of friends together and be part of a great day out!
Click here for information

SIGN YOUR TEAM UP TODAY!
Bike, hike and canoe and test your team to the max in this competitive and fun adventure challenge in the Lake District!

Click here for more information

STAR FUNDRAISERS
	Sally Warnock trekked the Great Wall of China for Beating Bowel Cancer with 28 other bowel cancer trekkers. As a team they raised £129,000 for Beating Bowel Cancer Click here to read her story and other fantastic fundraisers

PATIENT SUPPORT
	Been diagnosed with bowel cancer? You're not alone. Our Patient Voices Group is a national network of bowel cancer patients. Speak to other patients who can offer you support through your bowel cancer journey.

PATIENT PERSPECTIVE

"I’ve gained so much knowledge about bowel cancer since my diagnosis, I just want to share that with others and to let them see that there can be a positive outcome to a traumatic experience." - Sue Judge, Patient Voice

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
	If you are a health professional, click here for our tailored medical resource site, containing information on latest guidelines, events and reports.