Bowel cancer survivor urges people to take free home test A 64-year-old man who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in July 2023 has urged people who are eligible to make use of the free home test they are sent. Health • 01 Apr
Bowel cancer survivor urges people to take free home test A 64-year-old man who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in July 2023 has urged people who are eligible to make use of the free home test they are sent. Health • 01 Apr
Eating yoghurt reduces risk of growths in bowel - study Men who regularly eat yoghurt are at a reduced risk of developing pre-cancerous growths in the bowel, according to new research. Health • 19 Jun 19
Eating yoghurt reduces risk of growths in bowel - study Men who regularly eat yoghurt are at a reduced risk of developing pre-cancerous growths in the bowel, according to new research. Health • 19 Jun 19
BBC editor's cancer diagnosis raises awareness News that BBC journalist Jeremy Bowen has bowel cancer has led to almost triple the number of visits to an NHS information website. World • 05 Apr 19
BBC editor's cancer diagnosis raises awareness News that BBC journalist Jeremy Bowen has bowel cancer has led to almost triple the number of visits to an NHS information website. World • 05 Apr 19
Queen's researchers in bowel cancer treatment discovery Researchers at Queen's University in Belfast have discovered a ground-breaking new treatment for bowel cancer which may improve survival rates for patients around the world. Health • 06 Sep 18
Queen's researchers in bowel cancer treatment discovery Researchers at Queen's University in Belfast have discovered a ground-breaking new treatment for bowel cancer which may improve survival rates for patients around the world. Health • 06 Sep 18
HSE 'regrets distress' over missed Wexford cancers The Health Service Executive has said the public can be assured it moved quickly to ensure the safety of patients after concerns over colonoscopies at Wexford General Hospital. News • 19 Feb 16
HSE 'regrets distress' over missed Wexford cancers The Health Service Executive has said the public can be assured it moved quickly to ensure the safety of patients after concerns over colonoscopies at Wexford General Hospital. News • 19 Feb 16
Irish scientists developing bowel cancer tests A simple and cheap blood test for bowel cancer, which has been developed by Irish-based scientists, could be available for widespread use as early as next year. News • 05 Feb 15
Irish scientists developing bowel cancer tests A simple and cheap blood test for bowel cancer, which has been developed by Irish-based scientists, could be available for widespread use as early as next year. News • 05 Feb 15
130,000 invited for bowel screening The National Bowel Screening Programme has said that all those on the register will be invited for their first screening by the end of 2015. News • 12 May 14
130,000 invited for bowel screening The National Bowel Screening Programme has said that all those on the register will be invited for their first screening by the end of 2015. News • 12 May 14
Cancer society donates €1m for bowel screening The Irish Cancer Society has donated €1m to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, BowelScreen. Health • 03 Dec 13
Cancer society donates €1m for bowel screening The Irish Cancer Society has donated €1m to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, BowelScreen. Health • 03 Dec 13
Phased roll-out of cancer screening programme The Irish Cancer Society says it is disappointed that it could take three years to roll out the first phase of the bowel screening programme. News • 13 Nov 12
Phased roll-out of cancer screening programme The Irish Cancer Society says it is disappointed that it could take three years to roll out the first phase of the bowel screening programme. News • 13 Nov 12
