Bowel (colon and rectum) cancer

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with bowel cancer, we can provide the information you need, whether you're making a decision about treatment, looking for support, or just need to understand the basics.

Bowel cancer, also known as colon, rectal and colorectal cancer, affects your digestive system. If you're worried about bowel cancer, it's best to first understand the facts.

Knowing the symptoms of bowel cancer is important. We'll help you understand what's happening to your body and explain how bowel cancer is diagnosed.

The main treatments for bowel cancer are surgery, chemotherapy, biological therapy and radiotherapy. Find out what these treatments are and how they work.

Living with bowel cancer can be difficult, but there's help. We assist you in finding support and in understanding how to stay healthy.

The exact cause of bowel cancer is unknown, but there are risk factors that can increase your chance of developing the disease. Learn about changes you can make to your lifestyle to reduce your risk of bowel cancer.


Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more about bowel cancer.