Stories

People’s lives are affected every day by bowel cancer and bowel disease. Below you can read stories from the people who matter most to our charity – to find voices you may relate to, and to see how research could improve patient experiences.

If you would like to tell your story on our website through writing, videos, and/or images, please email part@bowelresearchuk.org

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Bowel Cancer
Crohn’s Disease
Fistula
IBD
Other bowel conditions

Life as a Fitness Instructor with a Stoma: Emma’s Story

One year on from my bowel cancer operation, I’m proud to be running the London Marathon: Damian’s story

Hearing about amazing Hirschsprung’s Disease research keeps me going, despite extra challenges: Abi’s story

For some, bowel surgery is just the start of the journey: Amanda’s story

It was a dramatic introduction to Crohn’s disease: Angela’s story

I didn’t know I was at risk: Steve’s bowel cancer story

Lauraine’s Story: Life with an Enterocutaneous Fistula

Lisa’s Story – CIPO

Sharon’s Pelvic Exenteration Story

Azmina’s Ileostomy Story

Rich’s Bowel Cancer Story

Neil’s Bowel Cancer Story