Bowel cancer

Our researchers across the world are investigating a potential link between bowel cancer and the microbiome, and the potential role antibiotics might play.

Disrupted cell signalling, hijacked stem cells and the power of ‘mini-guts’ – we hear from Dr Vivian Li on the challenges and opportunities of developing colorectal cancer treatments.

Three new treatment options made available for cancer patients in Scotland.

Pembrolizumab will be made available for some adults in Scotland with bowel cancer that’s spread to other parts of the body.  

People who have previously been treated for a type of bowel cancer that has spread to other parts of their body will now have another treatment option in England.

A disposable camera that’s small enough to swallow and powerful enough to help rule out bowel cancer. And it could be coming to a clinic near you.

DNA errors in the cell’s energy ‘factories’ increases the chances of survival for people with bowel cancer, according to a new study.

How does bacon cause cancer? Research shows that moderate processed and red meat eating increases bowel cancer risk.

Temporary disruption to the screening programme over the last year must not become a permanent setback in efforts to save more lives from cancer.

Seven years after roll out began in England, bowel scope was still not being offered to everyone. And today, the test was removed from the roster.