Bowel cancer organisations

The websites listed on this page are valuable sources of detailed information about bowel cancer. They may use more technical terms, longer pages and fewer images than CancerHelp UK.

We also have a page with details of general cancer support organisations. We have information about counselling organisations in the counselling section.

Cancer Research UK
Angel Building
407 St John Street
London EC1V 4AD

Admin phone number: 020 7242 0200
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org

Cancer Research UK is the largest cancer research organisation in the world, outside the USA. It is the European leader in the development of new anti cancer drugs. It funds research on all aspects of the disease from its causes, to treatment and prevention, education and psychological support for patients.

Cancer Research UK is also committed to producing high quality information for people affected by cancer, health professionals and the general public. We do this through our websites CancerHelp UK and News and resources and through our range of health awareness leaflets.

If you have a question about cancer, and you are in the UK or Ireland, you can contact our team of specialist cancer information nurses using this form, or by calling freephone on 0808 800 40 40.

If you would like to talk to someone affected by cancer, share experiences or find information, you can visit our Cancer Chat forum.

Beating Bowel Cancer
Harlequin House
7 High Street
Teddington
TW11 8EE

Tel: 08450 71 93 00 (Mon to Thur, 9am to 5.30pm – Fri, 9am to 4pm)
Nurse advisory line: 08450 71 93 01 (Mon to Thur, 9am to 5.30pm – Fri, 9am to 4pm)
Website: www.beatingbowelcancer.org
Email: info@beatingbowelcancer.org
Nurse Email: nurse@beatingbowelcancer.org

This organisation raises awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer and offers support to people who are affected. You can contact them on the number above and they will be happy to send you some written information.

The Bobby Moore Fund
Cancer Research UK
PO Box 123
London
WC2A 3PX

Phone: 020 7009 8881
Email: bmf@cancer.org.uk

Founded by Bobby Moore's wife, this organisation raises money for research into bowel cancer and aims to raise awareness of the symptoms so that people are diagnosed earlier. You can find out more from the Bobby Moore Fund website.

Bowel Cancer UK
7 Rickett Street
London SW6 1RU

Phone: 0800 8 40 35 40 (Bowel cancer advisory service – Mon to Fri, 10am to 4pm)
Phone: 020 7381 9711 (General enquiries)
Website: www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk
General enquiries email: admin@bowelcanceruk.org.uk

Bowel Cancer UK was formerly known as Colon Cancer Concern. It provides information about bowel cancer through its website, leaflets and a quarterly newsletter. It also has a special advisory service run by specialist colorectal nurses. And it helps patients campaign for better access to treatments.

RADAR (Royal Association for Disability Rights)
12 City Forum,
250 City Road,
London EC1V 8AF

Phone: 020 7250 3222
Minicom: 020 7250 4119
Fax: 020 7250 0212
Website: www.radar.org.uk
Email: radar@radar.org.uk

National disability organisation. Has an information and advice service, and campaigns for disabled people's rights. Also provides a 'Just Can't Wait' card to give access to toilets throughout the UK for people who may need to use a toilet in a hurry.

Macmillan Cancer Support
Head Office
89 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7UQ

Macmillan CancerLine: 0808 808 0000 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 8pm – information is available in other languages)
Textphone: 0808 808 0121
Email: cancerline@macmillan.org.uk
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. They provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care. They provide booklets on cancer and treatments and run helplines providing cancer information and benefits advice. 

The Colostomy Association
Head Office
2 London Court
East Street
Reading
RG1 4QL

Tel: 0118 939 1537
Helpline: 0800 328 4257
Website: www.colostomyassociation.org.uk

The UK support group for people with a colostomy. It provides information and support.

IA - the Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group
Peverill House
1–5 Mill Road
Ballyclare
BT39 9DR
Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland

Freephone 0800 018 4724
Fax: 028 9332 4606
Email: info@iasupport.org
Website: www.iasupport.org

Helps anyone who needs or has had an ileostomy or internal pouch. Has a network of branches throughout the UK which give advice, information leaflets, and home and hospital visiting. The website hosts forums for discussion. The organisation has a membership fee.

CORE
3 St Andrews Place
Regent Park
London
NW1 4LB

Tel: 020 7486 0341
Website: www.corecharity.org.uk
Email: info@corecharity.org.uk

This organisation used to be called the Digestive Disorders Foundation. They produce information and leaflets on common digestive diseases and illnesses, including bowel cancer.

Sexual Dysfunction Association
Suite 301, Emblem House
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR

Telephone 0207 486 7262
Website www.sda.uk.net
Email: info@sexualadviceassociation.co.uk

Information about sexual problems that can affect men and women. They provide lists of local specialist practitioners, as well as factsheets on problems such as erectile dysfunction (impotence).

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Support
Phone: 0121 627 2630

A telephone support group for anyone affected by Familial Polyposis. Gives information in English, Urdu and Punjabi.

FAP Gene Support Group
Website: www.fapgene.com

This is a support group for those with the Familial Adenomatous Polyposis gene. 

Bladder and Bowel Foundation
SATRA Innovation Park
Rockingham Road
Kettering
Northants
NN16 9JH

Phone: 01536 533255
Nurse helpline: 0845 345 0165
Email: info@bladderandbowelfoundation.org
Website: www.bladderandbowelfoundation.org

The Bladder and Bowel Foundation formed in 2008 from the former organisations Incontact and the Continence Foundation. It supports people living with bladder and bowel disorders and has a telephone help line with help in 10 languages. The service is confidential. They can also give you information about stoma products. Has a 'Just can't wait' card to allow holders access to toilets in shops and pubs etc.

GaysCan
Helpline : 020 8368 9027
Email: gayscan@blotholm.org.uk

A UK helpline and email address that gives information and support to gay men living with cancer, their partners, families and friends.

Medical Advisory Service
Patients Communication Campaign
PO Box 3087
London W4 4ZP

Men's Helpline: 020 8995 4448 (Mondays 7pm to 9pm)
General Medical Helpline: 020 8994 9874 (7 days a week 6pm to 8pm)
Email: info@medicaladvisoryservice.org.uk
Website: www.medicaladvisoryservice.org.uk

The Medical Advisory Service offers information and advice on medical and health care matters.

Charter Healthcare Ltd
Peterborough Business Park
Peterborough
PE2 6FX

Phone: 0800 132 787
Email: gbccare@coloplast.com
Website: www.charterhealthcare.co.uk

Delivers supplies of prescription colostomy and ileostomy equipment to people's homes.

Convatec Ltd
Harrington House
Milton Road
Ickenham
Uxbridge, UB10 8PU
Telephone for stoma care: 0800 282254 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
Email: stoma.webcare@convatec.com
Website: www.convatec.com

Delivers supplies of prescription colostomy and ileostomy equipment. Also gives information on all areas of stoma care. Has a helpline for anyone who has a stoma.

Hollister Ltd
Rectory Court
42 Broad Street
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG40 1AB

Phone: 0800 521377 (Customer Care team)
Website: http://www.hollister.com/uk/ostomy/

A company that provides products for people with stomas. They have a delivery service for prescribed appliances.

Ostomy Covers by Linda
Linda Butler
2 Holmes Road
Kirton End
Boston
Lincs
PE20 1SP

Phone: 01205 723327
Email: lindabutler59@hotmail.com
Website: www.ostomycoversbylinda.co.uk

Handcrafted covers made to fit every size of ostomy bag or pouch following surgery resulting in a stoma, ie ileostomy, colostomy or urostomy. The covers come in a wide range of fabrics and are specifically tailored to fit each individual stoma bag.

Rusch UK
Stirling Road
Cressex Business Park
High Wycombe
HP12 3ST
Buckinghamshire

Phone: 01494 532761
Fax: 01494 524650

Makers and suppliers of colostomy and ileostomy appliances and equipment.