Genevieve Edwards

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

[Genevieve Edwards @GenEdwards]

Spoke to @BBCBreakfast this morning about the rise in numbers of younger people being diagnosed with #bowelcancer. If you’re worried about symptoms, ask your GP for a simple test to do at home - don’t delay. See https://t.co/jXcTqsLaId for more info.

[Genevieve Edwards @GenEdwards]

It's unacceptable that people in Northern Ireland have to wait a decade longer for bowel cancer screening, missing five opportunities to prevent or diagnose the disease at its earliest stages when it's easiest to treat & cure. And it would save 70-100 lives a year, AND £££s.

[Bowel Cancer UK @bowelcanceruk]

We’re calling on the Northern Ireland Executive to lower the bowel cancer screening age from 60 to 50. Yesterday we hosted an event at Stormont, bringing together MLAs, healthcare professionals, and people affected by bowel cancer.

Find out more: https://t.co/ga1SaanTc0

[Genevieve Edwards @GenEdwards]

In absolute awe of all the runners at the #LondonMarathon raising money for so many charities including our incredible @bowelcanceruk runners. You are smashing it - and saving lives. 👏👏👏

[Genevieve Edwards @GenEdwards]

@Rebeccasmt @Independent Congratulations Rebecca!

[Genevieve Edwards @GenEdwards]

@StriveforfiveBC It was so lovely to see you!

[Wes Streeting @wesstreeting]

I know from personal experience: catching cancer early gives people more than a fighting chance.

As part of our National Cancer Plan we’re increasing the sensitivity of bowel cancer screening to diagnose and prevent thousands more cases.
https://t.co/oX9FACbowi

[Genevieve Edwards @GenEdwards]

This improvement to the bowel cancer screening programme in England will save more lives, detect cancers earlier and prevent more cancers too. Some great news to start the week.

[Bowel Cancer UK @bowelcanceruk]

Today @NHSEngland has announced that it will lower the threshold at which home-screening kits for bowel cancer will trigger a referral for further testing 📢

The NHS estimates that this change will lead to 35% more screening colonoscopies each year in England to help diagnose, rule out or even prevent bowel cancer.

Read more about this exciting announcement: https://t.co/J06Wf8yc5y

[Genevieve Edwards @GenEdwards]

This is great news for people living in England and will save more lives from the UK's fourth most common cancer. Increasing the sensitivity of the bowel cancer screening test means more cancers will be found earlier or prevented altogether. #bowelcancer #screening

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

Thousands of cases of bowel cancer will be diagnosed earlier, or even prevented, as part of major NHS plans to increase the sensitivity of bowel cancer screening.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/MsJyIvjh9e

[Bowel Cancer UK @bowelcanceruk]

We welcome targeted support for those living in more deprived areas as they have been left behind for many years. We know they're less likely to take part in bowel cancer screening, which is one of the best ways to be diagnosed early with the disease when treatment has the best chance of working.

[Bowel Cancer UK @bowelcanceruk]

As today is #BrewMonday, we’d like to take a moment to thank our wonderful community who are ready to listen, to care, and to offer a shoulder to one another.

Brew Monday is a campaign by the @samaritans that encourages us to rethink the idea of a “Blue Monday.” It’s a reminder of the importance of reaching out.💛

[Genevieve Edwards @GenEdwards]

1 in 4 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer in A&E, in a crisis. It shouldn't be this way - if diagnosed early, 9 in 10 people will survive. We launched our report, "Behind the Emergency" in Parliament yesterday with @DannyBeales #bowelcancer https://t.co/5d5ouqU579

[Genevieve Edwards @GenEdwards]

Bowel Cancer UK is seeking three new Trustees for our committed Board to ensure that we deliver maximum impact for patients and families today, and ensuring we meet the demands of tomorrow. To learn more, please contact Inclusive Boards at https://t.co/hsLGikjVe4 @bowelcanceruk

[Bowel Cancer UK @bowelcanceruk]

New pilot grant funding is now available! 🔬

Worth up to £50,000, these grants could give you the opportunity to bring a new research idea to life and help remove barriers to early bowel cancer diagnosis.

Apply now: https://t.co/9LB0PaBNrF

[Bowel Cancer UK @bowelcanceruk]

This morning, our Chief Executive, @GenEdwards spoke with @BBCNews about this exciting research project.

By analysing bowel cancer samples spanning decades, this project aims to uncover how the disease has changed over time. These insights could help explain why bowel cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger patients.

To read more about this project click the article below 👇

[NHS @NHSuk]

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.

➡️ https://t.co/j1AI4yXIJz

[Genevieve Edwards @GenEdwards]

@seatsixtyone Did that trip today - lovely Mountain views and really comfy seats. So much room!

[Bowel Cancer UK @bowelcanceruk]

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 https://t.co/avyboaEePW

[Andy Glyde @andyglyde]

Of course, @shaunewalsh knows what he's talking about 😉👇

#LookBackandTrack

[Bowel Cancer UK @bowelcanceruk]

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 our partnership: https://t.co/E3ixXkqSV3

[Genevieve Edwards @GenEdwards]

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 @bowelcanceruk

[Fight Colorectal Cancer @FightCRC]

It was a phenomenal first day of FightCRC's Global EOCRC Think Tank. 22+ countries joined to share ideas, build connections, & kick off a two-year commitment to confront this global crisis @IBSAL_IIS @bowelcanceruk @BowelCancerAust @josepereag @GlobalCRC @dice_europe @coloncanada