‘Colon-aid’ the Yeovil District Bowel Cancer Support Group
Site last updated 22nd February 2010
Leading UK charity for bowel cancer patients, working to raise awareness of symptoms, promote early diagnosis and encourage open access to treatment choice for those affected by bowel cancer. They produce leaflets and a newsletter.
Bowel Cancer UK aims to save lives by raising awareness of bowel cancer, campaigning for best treatment and care and providing practical support and advice. They have a full time specialist advisory service, staffed by specialist nurses & open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. Free phone 0800 8403540 or email advisory@bowelcanceruk.org.uk
Access to information on all aspects of cancer, written specifically for cancer patients, their families and carers with practical advice and support. Now integrated with Macmillan Cancer Support.
The new UK support group for ostomates after Macmillan Cancer Relief withdrew funding for the BCA at the end of 2005.