Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
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April is Bowel Cancer Awareness and an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of early detection and encourage more people to take control of their health.
Despite the following statistics, many people delay screening due to fear, misinformation, or lack of symptoms.
- Over 42,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year in the UK.
- More than 16,500 people lose their lives to the disease annually – one every 30 minutes.
- When diagnosed at Stage 1, over 90% of people survive at least five years. At Stage 4, this drops to just 10%.
Why some people delay bowel cancer screening
Lack of symptoms
Bowel cancer often doesn’t present symptoms until it has progressed. Many people assume that feeling fine means they are not at risk, but screening is key to early detection.
Embarrassment or discomfort
Talking about bowel health can feel awkward, but breaking the silence could save lives. Normalising regular screening helps ensure more people get tested early.
Busy lifestyles
Between work and family commitments, health checks can be overlooked. However, at-home screening offers a quick and simple way to take control of your health.
Fear of diagnosis
A cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, leading some people to avoid testing altogether. However, early detection means more treatment options and better outcomes.
How Check4Cancer Can Help
At Check4Cancer, we offer a simple, reliable at-home bowel cancer screening test, our Bowel Cancer Screening Test enables individuals take proactive steps towards early detection.
- Fast, accurate testing - A non-invasive qFIT
(Quantitative Faecal Immunochemical Test) that detects early signs of bowel cancer. - Private and convenient - Complete the test at home in minutes and return your sample via prepaid packaging.
- Clinically proven - A highly sensitive test processed in certified labs, designed to detect more cases than standard NHS screening.
- Quick results - Receive your secure, discreet results within five working days.
Take Action Today
This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, prioritise your health and encourage those around you to do the same.
Because it’s always better to know...
Professor Andrew Beggs
Clinical Advisor for Bowel Cancer & Genetics
Professor Andrew Beggs is a Professor of Cancer Genetics & Surgery at the University of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. He runs a diverse research group of scientists and clinicians studying the molecular determinants of response to cancer treatments using organoid models and next-generation sequencing models. He is also an active cancer clinician, running a familial cancer clinic for the West Midlands Region and one of the national gastrointestinal polyposis centres. Professor Beggs acts as a scientific adviser to the UK Department of Health and Social Care and Genomics England.
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