Genevieve Edwards (@genedwards) 's Twitter Profile
Genevieve Edwards

@genedwards

Proud Chief Executive @BowelCancerUK. Bowel Cancer is the UK's second biggest cancer killer. Determined to change that, fast. #TeamBowelCancer

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The National Bowel Cancer Audit highlights the need for a continued focus on early diagnosis 📢 We’ve highlighted the key findings from this audit. Whilst this report shows a number of small improvements in #BowelCancer care across England and Wales, it's sadly not enough.

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This morning's Audit Wales / Archwilio Cymru report on cancer in Wales is troubling. It shows how things simply aren't moving in the right direction, with a lack of clear leadership. As a result, patients are being let down. Two things really stand out for me... 🧵 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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Delighted to see the bowel cancer screening programme extended to 50 year olds in England today. Early diagnosis saves lives and the screening programme can help detect cancers before symptoms develop. Do your test when it arrives! #doctorsgetcancertoo Bowel Cancer UK NHS England

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As a part of the #OneCancerVoice coalition of charities, we’re urging the government to tackle waiting times by providing funding and reform in the new National Cancer Plan for England. Data analysed by Cancer Research UK on behalf of the coalition revealed that in 2024, 74,000 cancer

As a part of the #OneCancerVoice coalition of charities, we’re urging the government to tackle waiting times by providing funding and reform in the new National Cancer Plan for England. 

Data analysed by <a href="/CR_UK/">Cancer Research UK</a> on behalf of the coalition revealed that in 2024, 74,000 cancer
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74,000 cancer patients waited too long for cancer treatment in 2024, & incidence is increasing. Bowel Cancer UK we're speaking with #OneCancerVoice in signing this letter to The Times and The Sunday Times Behind that stat are people and their families with so much to live for and no time to waste.

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We are keen to hear from people diagnosed with bowel cancer under the age of 50 - see below if you'd like to be involved. #Never2Young

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Last call for research funding ⏰ Our 2025 grant call closes on 1 April! We’re looking for innovative ideas to improve early diagnosis of #BowelCancer. Apply now: bit.ly/3PLtssP

Last call for research funding ⏰

Our 2025 grant call closes on 1 April! We’re looking for innovative ideas to improve early diagnosis of #BowelCancer.

Apply now: bit.ly/3PLtssP
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For #NationalCNSDay we’re recognising the incredible work of our four experienced colorectal nurses behind our Ask the Nurse service. Our nurses are here to support anyone in our community. Through this free service, #BowelCancer patients receive expert information and help from

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March is #ColorectalCancerAwareness Month, so I’m sharing this vid from a few years ago emphasising that there is hope with stage 4 cancer It’s vital to go to your doctor if things don’t feel “quite right”. I wouldn’t be here if I’d ignored my symptoms youtu.be/MLI-EmtH8NA?si…

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Yesterday, our Chief Executive, Genevieve Edwards and campaigner Nathaniel Dye MBE spoke to BBC’s Politics London Show. During the interview, Nathaniel shares his experience of a late diagnosis of #BowelCancer and Gen discusses the symptoms of the disease, the National Cancer Plan for

Yesterday, our Chief Executive, <a href="/GenEdwards/">Genevieve Edwards</a> and campaigner <a href="/NathanielD93744/">Nathaniel Dye MBE</a> spoke to <a href="/BBC/">BBC</a>’s Politics London Show.

During the interview, Nathaniel shares his experience of a late diagnosis of #BowelCancer and Gen discusses the symptoms of the disease, the National Cancer Plan for
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This morning our Chief Executive Genevieve Edwards spoke with Good Morning Britain alongside our friend, Adele Roberts, who was diagnosed with #BowelCancer at stage 2. They spoke about the importance of recognising symptoms and early diagnosis. One third of adults in the UK can’t name a single

This morning our Chief Executive <a href="/GenEdwards/">Genevieve Edwards</a> spoke with <a href="/GMB/">Good Morning Britain</a> alongside our friend, <a href="/AdeleRoberts/">Adele Roberts</a>, who was diagnosed with #BowelCancer at stage 2. They spoke about the importance of recognising symptoms and early diagnosis.

One third of adults in the UK can’t name a single
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Research shows that more than 9 in 10 people survive bowel cancer when its diagnosed at the earliest stage. This is why this #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth we launched our #PassItOn campaign. Help us raise vital awareness and discover all the ways you can be involved. Together,

Research shows that more than 9 in 10 people survive bowel cancer when its diagnosed at the earliest stage. This is why this #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth we launched our #PassItOn campaign.

Help us raise vital awareness and discover all the ways you can be involved. Together,
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Yesterday, our incredible TCS London Marathon team crossed that iconic finish line to support all of those affected by bowel cancer💛 We wanted to say a huge thank you to all of #TeamBowelCancerUK. Together, we’re bringing forward a future where nobody dies of #BowelCancer. P.S.

Yesterday, our incredible <a href="/LondonMarathon/">TCS London Marathon</a> team crossed that iconic finish line to support all of those affected by bowel cancer💛 

We wanted to say a huge thank you to all of #TeamBowelCancerUK. Together, we’re bringing forward a future where nobody dies of #BowelCancer. 

P.S.
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Insight, expertise and commitment in bucket-loads at the Global EOCRC Think Tank. Wonderful to spend time with, leant from and contribute to this hugely important issue. #Never2Young #BowelCancer Bowel Cancer UK

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1 in 4 Brits don’t track their poo, even though it’s a free daily health check. As a part of the next phase of our incredible partnership with the team at Andrex we’re encouraging everyone to ‘Look Back and Track’ 🚽 Read more about this exciting and innovating next stage of

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Our awareness roadshow is coming to Swansea! We’ll be there for Swansea Intergenerational Mid-Summer Festival at The Collaboration Station, St Davids Place, from 11am till 6pm. To learn where else we’ll be in Swansea this week go to bit.ly/3Vs5JlA

Our awareness roadshow is coming to Swansea!

We’ll be there for Swansea Intergenerational Mid-Summer Festival at The Collaboration Station, St Davids Place, from 11am till 6pm.

To learn where else we’ll be in Swansea this week go to bit.ly/3Vs5JlA
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The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off. ➡️ nhs.uk/bowel-screening

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong. 
  
If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.  
  
➡️ nhs.uk/bowel-screening