Bowel Cancer UK is the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity
We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. Our vision is a future where nobody dies of the disease.
Whether you're a workplace or community group, or an individual that would like to find out more, join us on Zoom for a free awareness talk.
Why raising awareness is so important
Bowel cancer is currently the fourth most common cancer in the UK and the second biggest cancer killer. Around 44,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year and more than 16,800 people die annually from the disease.
However, it doesn’t have to be this way, as bowel cancer is treatable and curable, especially when caught early. That’s why we’re dedicated to raising awareness through our volunteer-led awareness programme.
What the talk will cover
The talk will last up to 1 hour and will be delivered online by our dedicated team of trained volunteers. Many of our volunteers have a personal connection to bowel cancer.
During the talk you’ll learn important information about the disease, including:
- prevalence of bowel cancer – it’s a more common cancer than people think
- the six most common signs and symptoms
- risk factors – discover what increases your risk
- bowel cancer screening – learn about the NHS bowel screening programme and the importance of taking part
You'll also have the opportunity to ask the volunteer any questions you might have.
Impact and testimonials
In an average year, we provide over 100 bowel cancer awareness talks to organisations throughout the UK, reaching over 2,500 people.
Here's what's been said about our talks:
“It's absolutely fantastic to see awareness of this illness being raised, especially when early detection is possible. My dad sent away his bowel screening kit, which resulted in bowel cancer being detected at a very early stage. It is so important to reinforce completing the screening test – there's absolutely no doubt that this saved my dad’s life.”
“The feedback from staff was excellent, and they all enjoyed the talk. Your volunteer was very knowledgeable and presented in an enjoyable way. Their personal story helped to make the presentation very real, and I think it will inspire people to look out for the symptoms, change their lifestyle, and ensure they undertake the screening test.“
“The session was brilliant, so interesting and informative. The presenter was great and answered all questions honestly. As he is a bowel cancer survivor, he is so passionate about spreading awareness and it really showed so thank you very much!”
“Thank you so much for talking to us. Everyone said it was extremely beneficial and well presented. We are certainly more educated about how important the tests are for early detection and will really encourage people to do them.”
This talk will be delivered in English.
Visit our website for more information on our work: bowelcanceruk.org.uk
Photography credit: David J Colbran
