ALT A speech bubble attributed to Phil which reads "Early on, I had a few embarrassing leaks, but soon got the hang of secure bag changes. My fear of it coming off is now a distant memory. With support from other ostomates, my stoma nurses, and confidence in products that work for me, living with a stoma has become easier". To the side of the quote is an illustration of a man smiling, wearing a stoma bag.
ALT A photo of a team of London Marathon runners in a huddle with their arms around each other. They're wearing Bowel Cancer UK branded t-shirts. The photo features a Bowel Cancer UK branded wall and bunting.
ALT An infographic titled "A few ways to support a loved one living with bowel cancer". Followed by text that reads "be there for them when they're ready to talk, volunteer to drive them to their hospital appointments, offer to help them manage their medications, get to know their healthcare team and keep up to date". Each tip is accompanied by an icon representing the given advice.
ALT An informative graphic displaying stages 1 to 4 of bowel cancer progression from early to late stage. Text below emphasises that earlier detection of bowel cancer increases treatability.
ALT Dark teal background. Map of the UK in the background. The text reads 'Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK.'
ALT A colourful graphic for World Mental Health Day listing different emotions and scenarios. It reads "We're here for you when you're feeling worried about symptoms, you're feeling anxious about test results, you're feeling lonely or isolated, you're feeling overwhelmed by information, you're grieving a loved one. Each feeling is represented by an icon.
ALT Yellow background. In light teal it reads '9 in 10 people survive bowel cancer if diagnosed at the earliest stage.'
ALT Yellow background. Light teal envelope that is open. A letter is poking out. On the letter it says 'What's scanxiety?'
ALT A letter from a hospital. The letter reads "Your healthcare team may offer you regular follow up appointments after you finish treatment. They may ask for follow up scans just to check that everything is OK. For some, this can cause anxiety. Some people in our community may worry that their healthcare team might find cancer again. This worry is known as ‘scanxiety’.
ALT Image description: Infographic titled 'How we can help' offering support for bowel cancer patients. Features include a computer icon with text 'Visit our website for a range of information about bowel cancer,' a book icon with 'Order or download our free publications,' speech bubbles icon with 'Join our online community for everyone affected by the disease,' and a medical nurse icon with 'Contact our nurses if you have any questions or concerns about bowel cancer.'
ALT Dark teal background. In bright yellow it says 'Tips for managing fatigue.' Underneath is a white box. Inside the white box is bullet points with the tips: - Plan what you want to do each day - Pace yourself by taking regular rest breaks, even when you're having a good day. This can help you feel better in the long-term - Try to keep physically active, even if you don't feel like it. Underneath the tips in light teal it says 'Your healthcare team can also provide help and advice.'
ALT A healthcare professional in blue scrubs, seated at a desk, looking at a laptop screen while taking notes.
ALT Six members of Bowel Cancer UK staff, smiling in front of our inflatable bowel, ready to greet the public and raise awareness.
ALT An image featuring a quote about bowel cancer from Catherine, diagnosed at age 37, highlighting feelings of loneliness over 50 and the importance of continuous support and comfort.
ALT Email from Bowel Cancer UK with the subject "What is Ask the Nurse?" The body reads: "Ask the Nurse is an email service where four nurses reply to your questions. We're here to provide you with information in response to your query and can signpost you to further support. Best wishes, Claire, Charlotte, Helen and Laura." The Bowel Cancer UK logo is featured at the bottom.
ALT Image description: Informative poster outlining key symptoms of bowel cancer, including bleeding from the bottom, blood in stool, changes in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, and abdominal pain or lumps. Text urges contacting a GP for an at-home test if symptoms are present.
