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Bowel Cancer Isle of Man is an Isle of Man registered charity which aims to raise awareness of bowel cancer, its symptoms and risks, and provide local support to those people in the Island affected by this terrible but preventable disease.

Latest News and Events

IOM Anti-Cancer Association

2020 Support Group Meetings Our first support group meeting following the Covid-19 lockdown was held in September at Douglas Golf Club. Malcolm Clague kindly gave a presentation about IOM Anti-Cancer Association and it’s work in the Island. Attendees enjoyed hearing about the charity’s beginnings right… Read more

Ding Dong!

One of our loyal supporters, Gilli Crellin from Douglas, kept herself busy during the Covid-19 lockdown. Wearing her Avon lady hat Gilli offered an “ultimate pamper pack” to her customers at a special price thinking not only would it make a lovely present for friends… Read more

Douglas Flag Day 2020

At the beginning of 2020 we were looking forward to April – Bowel Cancer Awareness month – when we were to hold our annual Flag Day collection in Douglas. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, we were forced to reschedule the event. The Flag Day was held… Read more

IOM Cancer Patient Information Pack

IOM Cancer Patient Binder 2018 – created by IOM Cancer Services User Forum and sponsored by Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association. This information pack is designed to help you keep all the information you may need about your cancer, treatment and the support services available… Read more

Travelling off Island for treatment

The Isle of Man Department of Health has made arrangements with hospitals in the UK to provide certain specialised treatments that are not available here on the Island. These hospitals are predominantly within the North West of England and have agreed to a contract to… Read more

Bowel Cancer – Age is not a factor

Every year 2,500 younger people are diagnosed with bowel cancer in the UK and this number is slowly increasing as more young people are engaging in lifestyle habits that increase their risk. Bowel Cancer IOM has produced a postcard sized guide to symptoms featuring Jamie… Read more

Let’s talk about Bowel Cancer

Isle of Man Bowel Cancer Patient & Carer Support Group We are a small group that was created in 2014 by Bowel Cancer Isle of Man to provide post operative non-medical support for bowel cancer patients and carers. Our group provides support for patients and their… Read more

Nedbank Private Wealth IOM

In September 2020 Bowel Cancer IOM was delighted to receive a donation of £2,000 – thanks to the staff at Nedbank Private Wealth’s Isle of Man office. Funds were raised throughout the year from social events, raffles and cake sales. A total of £24,000… Read more