Bowel cancer

Elise Sargent from Portsmouth has stage 4 bowel cancer and is urging MPs to vote the assisted dying bill through on Friday, September 11, 2026

I'm 45 with terminal cancer - MPs should vote for assisted dying bill

Mandy Edwards of Portsmouth, who died from bowel cancer

Family honour memory of mum as they fundraise after her death at 46

Former News reporter Elise Sargent has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. She is sharing her story of living with stage 4 cancer for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Elise is pictured on Southsea Seafront, Hampshire, UK.
Friday 4th April 2025.
Picture: Sam Stephenson.

'Act now if you have any cancer concerns – don’t make my mistake'

A campaign has been launched to raise awareness in Portsmouth of possible symptoms of cancer.

Campaign to address barriers preventing Portsmouth residents getting cancer symp...

A giant inflatable bowel is going to be set up in Portsmouth to raise awareness for bowel cancer.

Giant inflatable bowel that you can walk inside to go on display

Former News reporter Elise Sargent has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. Pictured on Eastney Seafront, April 2025 Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Ex-News reporter shares her experience of living with stage 4 bowel cancer

A new study suggests that drinking a glass of milk every day may reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

One thing you can do daily to reduce your risk of common cancer

MOBO founder Kanya King CBE has revealed on social media she is battling stage 4 bowel cancer.

Kanya King CBE: MOBO Awards founder battling stage 4 cancer

Trevor Sorbie

Gosport hairstylist reveals terminal bowel cancer diagnosis on live TV

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK.

Bowel Cancer: signs and symptoms to watch out for

Robina Talbot-Ponsonby, 71, abseiled the Spinnaker Tower for Portsmouth Bowel Cancer Appeal with her three sons, Henry, James, and Alexander.

71-year-old scared of heights abseils Spinnaker Tower

Sarah Breeze with her dad Michael and the family dog, Shadow

‘My way of shouting the symptoms from the rooftops to help spread awareness’

George Alagiah at Buckingham Palace after collecting his OBE from the Queen.

Breaking BBC newsreader George Alagiah dies aged 67

Adele Roberts

Breaking DJ confirms she will leave BBC Radio 1 after eight years

The late Dame Deborah James

Breaking Dame Deborah James’s cancer journey captured in new documentary

Tesco is stocking £8 health-kits to test for cancers and illnesses in a first of a kind deal to help the NHS

Tesco launch at-home medical kits to test for cancer & thyroid issues
Tesco is stocking £8 health-kits to test for cancers and illnesses in a first of a kind deal to help the NHS
Chelsie Sewell

QA Hospital, Portsmouth on Thursday 25th November 2021

Pictured: GV of inside of QA medical wards

Picture Habibur Rahman

Portsmouth experts create new system to help bowel cancer patients

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, with more than 42,000 people diagnosed with the condition every year (Photo: Shutterstock)

What is bowel cancer? Sign and symptoms, when to see a GP and treatment options ...

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month takes place annually, and aims to raise awareness of the condition and funds to support the work of charity Bowel Cancer UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

How to support Bowel Cancer UK during April's awareness month - and symptoms to ...

This common gut bacteria could be a cause of bowel cancer

Have you made this excuse to avoid exercise before?

A quarter of Portsmouth adults ‘too tired’ to exercise, says YouGov

Broccoli-based yoghurt 'can beat bowel cancer'

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Portsmouth residents are risking their lives by not taking cancer test

Bowel cancer soaring among younger people