Bowel cancer

Just ten minutes of cycling can produce a protective effect against bowel cancer, according to a new study (Picture: Sean Gallup)

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A new study suggests that drinking a glass of milk every day may reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

One thing you can do daily to reduce your risk of common cancer

Bianca Perea is cancer-free after undergoing the UK's first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer

UK’s first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer is a success

MOBO founder Kanya King CBE has revealed on social media she is battling stage 4 bowel cancer.

Kanya King CBE: MOBO Awards founder battling stage 4 cancer

Tony Mowbray during his days as head coach of Hibs. Cr: SNS Group.

Ex-Celtic and Hibs boss offers health update as he sets return date

Celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie has died of cancer aged 75

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Cancer Research UK scientists

Scots scientists to study link between gut bacteria and cancer

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK.

Bowel Cancer: signs and symptoms to watch out for

Experts working with Cancer Research UK found that Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging can allow the entire bowel to be examined and for tumours to be studied while inside the body.

Scottish scientists make breakthrough bowel cancer discovery

BBC presenter Deborah James, who urged people to check their poos, died of bowel cancer (Photo: Deborah James / bowelbabe Instagram)

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George Alagiah at Buckingham Palace after collecting his OBE from the Queen.

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Adele Roberts

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The team that made the discovery is now hopeful further research could offer treatments which could reverse that process. Picture: PA

Bowel cancer treatment hope as Scottish scientists solve immune system mystery

Dons defender Angus MacDonald aims to further support the charity throughout his time in Aberdeen.

AFC player to share his cancer story at Clan's Bowel Cancer event

The late Dame Deborah James

Breaking Dame Deborah James’s cancer journey captured in new documentary

Tesco is stocking £8 health-kits to test for cancers and illnesses in a first of a kind deal to help the NHS

Tesco launch at-home medical kits to test for cancer & thyroid issues

Dame Deborah James has been hailed for the “tremendous legacy” she leaves behind for her tireless campaigning and the spotlight she shone in raising awareness for bowel cancer. (Photo: Deborah James / bowelbabe Instagram)

Dame Deborah James’ ‘tremendous legacy’ remembered following death

The drug approval has been hailed as a milestone in Bowel Cancer treatment.

'New hope' for some bowel cancer patients as treatment approved in Scotland

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, with more than 42,000 people diagnosed with the condition every year (Photo: Shutterstock)

What is bowel cancer? Sign and symptoms, when to see a GP and treatment options ...

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month takes place each year during the entire month of April (Photo: Shutterstock)

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2021: how to support Bowel Cancer UK this April

The capsule, which contains two small cameras, is taken orally

Tiny cameras inside pills to help treat Scottish bowel cancer patients

Scotland will be restarting bowl screening after a seven month break.

Scotland resume bowel screenings after a seven month suspension

This common gut bacteria could be a cause of bowel cancer

Dame Julie Walters has now been given the all clear (Photo: Getty Images)

Bowel cancer: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment as Julie Walters reveals she has...

Dame Julie Walters has now been given the all clear (Photo: Getty Images)

Bowel cancer: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment as Julie Walters reveals she has...

Bowel cancer tests are carried out at home

Robotic devices could end pain in search for signs of bowel cancer

Processed meats with a clear link to cancer should be removed from school menus, opposition have parties have said.

Call to ban cancer-causing meats from menus in Scottish schools

Local MSP says delays are not good enough.

Ex-health minister wants bowel cancer test age reduced

Broccoli-based yoghurt 'can beat bowel cancer'

Picture: PA

580,000 Scots now being screened for bowel cancer

Exercise programmes could help bowel cancer patients recover from surgery, scientists say.

Scots experts call for exercise sessions for cancer patients

Edinburgh scientists have been awarded Â£600,000 to fight cancer. Picture; Donald MacLeod

Scientists awarded Â£600k to fight cancer

Aspirin can double the life expectancy of patients with cancers affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Picture: TSPL

Aspirin ‘boosts cancer patients’ life expectancy’

Just over half of women eligible for the screening programme in Scotland take part. Picture: PA

Researchers ask why women refuse bowel cancer testing

Scots scientists create new colon cancer test

Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in Scotland. Picture: Tony Marsh

Young face huge rise in bowel cancer

Scientists used genetically modified mice as seed beds for the intestine. Picture: Getty

Experts grow human intestine in lab

Scots benefit from the lowest screening age in the UK. Picture: PA

More needs to be done for bowel cancer patients

Christian Dailly and Emma Anderson launch Nudge Day. Picture: Cate Gillon

Bowel cancer screening ‘has saved 750 lives’

Male bowel cancer rates rise higher than womens

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Deborah Alsina: Spotlight on bowel cancer

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Deborah Alsina: Early diagnosis is vital to reduce cancer deaths
Bowel Cancer UK launched a report this week, Spotlight on Scotland, to urge Scottish Parliamentarians to raise awareness of bowel cancer to help reduce the numb...

Bowel cancer campaign bids to boost test uptakes

Potential cancer victims face delays of up to four years for crucial tests

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Staff shortages blamed as bowel cancer screening delays soar

Health: Skipping cancer test isn’t macho, it’s sheer stupidity

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Shame can kill, says man who lost his young wife to bowel cancer

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Home bowel cancer tests save 150 lives

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