WELCOME TO BOWEL CANCER WEST

Bowel Cancer West (BCW) is a charity working tirelessly to ensure the survival rates of people in the South West of England diagnosed with the condition are the highest in the country.

Whether you become a part of our dedicated team or support us financially, you can make a difference, helping us to uphold our commitment to raise awareness of the symptoms, undertake dedicated research, and facilitate long-term training.

Bowel cancer is the UK’s second biggest cancer killer. Our work is essential to make sure there is early detection for those unfortunate enough to be diagnosed, and your support will help us achieve our goals.

We would love you to get involved with what we do, so please get in touch.

AWARENESS

We raise AWARENESS of the symptoms of bowel cancer and provide guidance about prevention. If caught early, over 90% of cases can be treated successfully.

RESEARCH

We fund locally driven but internationally recognised RESEARCH into bowel cancer. Currently we have four projects underway at West Country universities.

TRAINING

We fund additional TRAINING for doctors and nurses to keep them informed of the latest developments and techniques surrounding the disease.

News & Events

Bowel Cancer West Announced Charity of the Year for Devon County Show

Bowel Cancer West is delighted to have been chosen as the Charity of the Year for Devon County Show, which takes place on Thursday 16^th-Saturday 18^th May at Westpoint, Exeter. Recognising how big the issue is of Bowel Cancer in the South West, the charity reckons it can give a World Record a run for its money, by attempting to create the World’s longest toilet roll chain!

BCW launches Buddy support group for East Cornwall

A new "buddy" support group is being set up by Bowel Cancer West in East Cornwall

It is the second buddy group launched by the charity, after the successful launch of a similar scheme in Plymouth last year.

Brave Brenda flies like a Burt for BCW

Brave Brenda Burt has raised £800 riding the Eden Project zipwire in Cornwall.

The octogenarian wanted to say thanks for the bowel cancer support she received at Derriford Hospital.

KEEP INFORMED

The early stages of bowel cancer can have very few symptoms, so it is important to know what you're looking for and how to help prevent the disease. Seek medical help if you think you are at risk - and take the screening test if you are eligible.

KNOW
The Symptoms

MINIMISE
The Risk

More
About Screening