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.
5th December 2019
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.
19th June 2019
BCW Announces 'Kelly Stabb Award'
BCW establish a new annual award to fund projects specifically related to supporting young patients (those under 40) with and at risk of getting bowel cancer.
15th April 2019
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.
11th April 2019
BCW selected as Lanhydrock Golf Club's (Senior Section) charity of the year
From April, Bowel Cancer awareness month. A charity golf day will tee-off a year of fundriasing BCW and help get an improtant awareness message out there to members of the club.
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.
