Proud Chief Executive @BowelCancerUK. Bowel Cancer is the UK's second biggest cancer killer. Determined to change that, fast. #TeamBowelCancer
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Apr 29
Spoke to @BBCBreakfast this morning about the rise in numbers of younger people being diagnosed with #bowelcancer. If you’re worried about symptoms, ask your GP for a simple test to do at home - don’t delay. See bowelcancuk.org.uk for more info.
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Apr 28
It's unacceptable that people in Northern Ireland have to wait a decade longer for bowel cancer screening, missing five opportunities to prevent or diagnose the disease at its earliest stages when it's easiest to treat & cure. And it would save 70-100 lives a year, AND £££s.
We’re calling on the Northern Ireland Executive to lower the bowel cancer screening age from 60 to 50. Yesterday we hosted an event at Stormont, bringing together MLAs, healthcare professionals, and people affected by bowel cancer.
Find out more: bit.ly/4mWaoI3
ALT Bowel Cancer UK's Chief Executive Genevieve Edwards stood next to Eóin Tennyson MLA, Deputy Leader of the Alliance Party, outside of Stormont. They're both holding pledge cards calling for Northern Ireland to lower the screening age to 50.
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Apr 26
In absolute awe of all the runners at the #LondonMarathon raising money for so many charities including our incredible @bowelcanceruk runners. You are smashing it - and saving lives. 👏👏👏
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Genevieve Edwards retweeted
Jan 26
I know from personal experience: catching cancer early gives people more than a fighting chance.
As part of our National Cancer Plan we’re increasing the sensitivity of bowel cancer screening to diagnose and prevent thousands more cases.
thesun.co.uk/health/38017052…
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Jan 26
This improvement to the bowel cancer screening programme in England will save more lives, detect cancers earlier and prevent more cancers too. Some great news to start the week.
Today @NHSEngland has announced that it will lower the threshold at which home-screening kits for bowel cancer will trigger a referral for further testing 📢
The NHS estimates that this change will lead to 35% more screening colonoscopies each year in England to help diagnose, rule out or even prevent bowel cancer.
Read more about this exciting announcement: bit.ly/3Ztr5zL
ALT Graphic illustrating NHS England's increased sensitivity in bowel cancer screening, featuring the Bowel Cancer UK logo.
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Jan 26
This is great news for people living in England and will save more lives from the UK's fourth most common cancer. Increasing the sensitivity of the bowel cancer screening test means more cancers will be found earlier or prevented altogether. #bowelcancer #screening
Jan 26
Thousands of cases of bowel cancer will be diagnosed earlier, or even prevented, as part of major NHS plans to increase the sensitivity of bowel cancer screening.
Read more ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/01/nhs-d…
ALT Close-up of an NHS bowel cancer screening kit in a white box. Copy reads: NHS to detect and prevent thousands more bowel cancers. NHS logo is in the top right corner.
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Genevieve Edwards retweeted
We welcome targeted support for those living in more deprived areas as they have been left behind for many years. We know they're less likely to take part in bowel cancer screening, which is one of the best ways to be diagnosed early with the disease when treatment has the best chance of working.
Cancer care shouldn’t depend on your postcode.
Our National Cancer Plan will tackle health inequalities head on.
That means more specialists in rural and coastal areas and access to the latest technology
Learn more: gov.uk/government/news/gover…
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As today is #BrewMonday, we’d like to take a moment to thank our wonderful community who are ready to listen, to care, and to offer a shoulder to one another.
Brew Monday is a campaign by the @samaritans that encourages us to rethink the idea of a “Blue Monday.” It’s a reminder of the importance of reaching out.💛
ALT An infographic titled "brew Monday" followed by "if your want to talk, we're here to listen." There is an illustration of two mugs, one with the Star of Hope on it.
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Jan 16
1 in 4 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer in A&E, in a crisis. It shouldn't be this way - if diagnosed early, 9 in 10 people will survive. We launched our report, "Behind the Emergency" in Parliament yesterday with @DannyBeales #bowelcancer bowelcanceruk.org.uk/news-an…
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Jan 14
Bowel Cancer UK is seeking three new Trustees for our committed Board to ensure that we deliver maximum impact for patients and families today, and ensuring we meet the demands of tomorrow. To learn more, please contact Inclusive Boards at inclusiveboards.co.uk/opport… @bowelcanceruk
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Genevieve Edwards retweeted
New pilot grant funding is now available! 🔬
Worth up to £50,000, these grants could give you the opportunity to bring a new research idea to life and help remove barriers to early bowel cancer diagnosis.
Apply now: bit.ly/3PLtssP
ALT Graphic for Bowel Cancer UK featuring the text "Apply now" with a stylized image of a syringe pointing to a cell, accompanied by the Bowel Cancer UK logo with a ribbon.
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Genevieve Edwards retweeted
This morning, our Chief Executive, @GenEdwards spoke with @BBCNews about this exciting research project.
By analysing bowel cancer samples spanning decades, this project aims to uncover how the disease has changed over time. These insights could help explain why bowel cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger patients.
To read more about this project click the article below 👇
ALT A screenshot of Bowel Cancer UK's Chief Executive, Genevieve Edwards, talking on BBC News about a new research project.
Jan 7
Century-old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer bbc.in/3N9gNC7
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The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong.
If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.
➡️ nhs.uk/bowel-screening
ALT An illustration of a bowel screening kit sitting on top of a toilet. Text reads 'Put it by the loo. Don't put it off. The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong.'
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Genevieve Edwards retweeted
8 Aug 2025
Our awareness roadshow is coming to Swansea!
We’ll be there for Swansea Intergenerational Mid-Summer Festival at The Collaboration Station, St Davids Place, from 11am till 6pm.
To learn where else we’ll be in Swansea this week go to bit.ly/3Vs5JlA
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Genevieve Edwards retweeted
4 Aug 2025
Of course, @shaunewalsh knows what he's talking about 😉👇
#LookBackandTrack
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21 Jul 2025
1 in 4 Brits don’t track their poo, even though it’s a free daily health check.
As a part of the next phase of our incredible partnership with the team at Andrex we’re encouraging everyone to ‘Look Back and Track’ 🚽
Read more about this exciting and innovating next stage of our partnership: bit.ly/44SSXiW
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19 Jun 2025
Insight, expertise and commitment in bucket-loads at the Global EOCRC Think Tank. Wonderful to spend time with, leant from and contribute to this hugely important issue. #Never2Young #BowelCancer @bowelcanceruk
19 Jun 2025
It was a phenomenal first day of FightCRC's Global EOCRC Think Tank. 22 countries joined to share ideas, build connections, & kick off a two-year commitment to confront this global crisis @IBSAL_IIS @bowelcanceruk @BowelCancerAust @josepereag @GlobalCRC @dice_europe @coloncanada
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28 Apr 2025
Yesterday, our incredible @LondonMarathon team crossed that iconic finish line to support all of those affected by bowel cancer💛
We wanted to say a huge thank you to all of #TeamBowelCancerUK. Together, we’re bringing forward a future where nobody dies of #BowelCancer.
P.S. Next year this could be you! Apply for our 2026 places here: bit.ly/3EBvBpd
ALT A photo of a team of London Marathon runners in a huddle with their arms around each other. They're wearing Bowel Cancer UK branded t-shirts. The photo features a Bowel Cancer UK branded wall and bunting.
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27 Apr 2025
Wishing our amazing runners @bowelcanceruk a wonderful @LondonMarathon We’ll be cheering you on - you’ve got this! 🏃♀️ 🏃♂️ 💪 💪
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Genevieve Edwards retweeted
12 Apr 2025
Research shows that more than 9 in 10 people survive bowel cancer when its diagnosed at the earliest stage. This is why this #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth we launched our #PassItOn campaign.
Help us raise vital awareness and discover all the ways you can be involved. Together, we’re moving closer to a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer:
bit.ly/4i3ilHH
ALT Illustration showing nine stylized figures, alongside text stating "9 in 10 people survive bowel cancer if diagnosed at the earliest stage."
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