News

Co-Op Community Fund Supports Bowel Cancer West

We are delighted to announce that Bowel Cancer West has been selected for the next round of the Co-Op Local Community Fund.

10K FOR TEN YEARS TRAIL RUN - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Come and try our safe, secure and socially-distanced trail run, with optional water slide, mud jump and sea swim - and help support Bowel Cancer West!

Donna plans to run one mile every hour for 24 hours!

On the longest day of 2020 Donna Timmis plans to run a marathon.

However, not liking the idea of running 26.2 miles in one go, she will be splitting the distance over 24 hours - running 3.2 miles in the first hour and then a mile every hour for the next 23 hours!

New film aims to answer questions on Bowel Cancer

As new figures show cancer care in England has faced major disruption from the coronavirus pandemic, Bowel Cancer West has launched a new film to help answer patient’s questions.

Calling All Quizzers!

Calling all quizzers!

The search is on for the undisputed kings and queens of general knowledge!

Smile Please! Pet Photo Contest Is Launched!

We all love our pets - especially during lockdown! Now Bowel Cancer West is looking for your favourite photo of your dog, cat, rabbit or guinea pig as we launch our pet photo competition!

Global Survey Launched Into Covid-19 and Cancer Care

 University researchers have launched an international online survey to determine the impact of the covid-19 coronavirus on patients and caregivers with bowel cancer.

Message from Mark Coleman, chairman, Bowel Cancer West

We want to reassure friends and followers of BCW that the pathways for diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer at our hospitals remain open.

Bowel Cancer West and covid-19 coronavirus

As a charity Bowel Cancer West relies heavily on fundraising events and we are concerned about the impact the Covid-19 virus may have on our future operations.

BCW Award funding to explore why hernias occur following colorectal surgery

We are delighted to award a £5000 research grant towards a valuable project lead by Exeter University and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital exploring why hernias occur following colorectal surgery.

BCW Announces 'Kelly Stabb Award'

BCW Announces New Charity Patron

The directors of Bowel Cancer West are delighted to announce the appointment of our new charity Patron, BBC Spotlight presenter, Victoria Graham.