We live in a fashion-conscious world. Every hemline is scrutinised. Every jacket is analysed. Wouldn’t it be lovely to have a break from all that for once? For one week only, the charity Beating Bowel Cancer is encouraging you to don the loudest and most outrageous clothes you can find. And by throwing sartorial caution to the wind, you will be helping to support bowel cancer patients and their families across the UK.   (more…)

Following last week’s post on Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, the campaign’s creators, Bowel Cancer UK, write a guest post about the signs and symptoms of the condition and tell us why the campaign is so important.

Bowel Cancer UK is encouraging men and women to be aware of the signs and symptoms of the disease this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month – April 2012.

Bowel cancer (also known as colorectal or colon cancer) is the second most common cause of cancer death in the UK, affecting both men and women. Every year over 40,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer and more than 16,000 people die of the disease. But this doesn’t have to be the case. Bowel cancer is very treatable, especially if it’s caught early. That’s why awareness of the symptoms is so important. (more…)