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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week, we're raising awareness of inherited cancer risk and the role family history can play in bowel cancer. Greater understanding can help support informed conversations and earlier action. 💙🧬https://buff.ly/mH62g1o #NBOCA #BowelCancer @natcan-news.bsky.social

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Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week

Back in September 2020 we presented the UK’s first Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness and sharing information about hereditary cancer.

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Bowel cancer screening plays a vital role in detecting cancer earlier, when treatment is more likely to be successful. Encouraging participation in screening programmes can help improve outcomes for patients across the UK. 💙🔬#NBOCA #BowelCancer

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National Pancreatic Cancer Audit @npaca-natcan.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

📣Join our webinar 'Embedding the Patient Voice at the Centre of a National Quality Improvement Programme: Learning from the National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre' 🗓️ Mon 22/06, 9:30–10:30am. Register here: bit.ly/3Q8jxl8 #NPaDD @usemydata.bsky.social @hqip.bsky.social @natcan-news.bsky.social

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Embedding the patient voice in the centre of a national quality improvement

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

The quarterly dashboard summarises the latest data on bowel cancer care and outcomes at trust, cancer alliance and nationally. Use it to explore changes over time and share insights that support improvement across services. buff.ly/DML3Zud #NBOCA #BowelCancer @natcan-news.bsky.social

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National Bowel Cancer Audit (NBOCA) - National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Bowel Cancer UK provides free community talks that share clear information about symptoms, screening and early diagnosis. These sessions help increase awareness and support informed choices in local communities. buff.ly/gnwDcCL #NBOCA #BowelCancer @natcan-news.bsky.social

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Free awareness talks | How we can help

Find out about the free bowel cancer awareness talks to workplaces and community groups in all four nations of the UK.

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

The Bowel Cancer Awareness Roadshow brings important information and support directly to communities. It helps increase understanding of symptoms, risk factors and early detection in an accessible way. www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/how-we-can-h... #NBOCA #BowelCancer

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Bowel cancer awareness roadshow

We're on a mission to increase public awareness of bowel cancer and its symptoms. Come and see us on the road for a tour of our inflatable bowel giant inflatable bowel.

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The latest quarterly data dashboard provides an overview of key trends in bowel cancer care and outcomes. Explore the data, see what is changing, and share insights to support improvement across services. www.natcan.org.uk/audits/bowel #NBOCA #BowelCancer @natcan-news.bsky.social

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National Bowel Cancer Audit (NBOCA) - National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to highlight the importance of knowing the symptoms and supporting early diagnosis. Join the conversation and help raise awareness across your community. www.natcan.org.uk/audits/bowel #NBOCA #BowelCancer @natcan-news.bsky.social

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National Bowel Cancer Audit (NBOCA) - National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

As we close Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we’re reminded how vital it is to keep the message going all year round. 💙🎗️ Early detection saves lives. Screening, recognising symptoms, and seeking medical advice quickly can make a life‑changing difference #NBOCA #BowelCancer

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

💛 We would like to take a moment to thank our NBOCA Public & Patient Involvement Forum members, insight and lived experience help guide improvements in bowel cancer care 👏 We appreciate all you do👏 www.natcan.org.uk/audits/bowel... #NBOCA #BowelCancer @natcan-news.bsky.social

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Meet the NBOCA team - National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🎗️March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an important moment to highlight prevention, early diagnosis and better care for all affected by bowel cancer 💙 #NBOCA #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth @natcan-news.bsky.social @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social @hqip.bsky.social

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

The NBOCA Clinical Advisory Group support the development of new performance indicators and local targets, which aim to measure the care and outcome of people with bowel cancer. Read the NBOCA QI plan here to learn more about the performance indicators www.natcan.org.uk/audits/bowel... #NBOCA

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Meet the NBOCA team - National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

🚀 Where would our clinical leads like to see NBOCA making strides, and what key achievements would they like to be celebrating next? Tune in for a forward-looking discussion on our upcoming goals and aspirations youtu.be/dCDdZcx3noI #NBOCA #BowelCancer @natcan-news.bsky.social

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NBOCA CiQ Promo Q10 Where would you like to see us and what would like to see us celebrating

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Help reduce ileostomy closure delays. Join the Close It Quick QI Collaborative to empower your team, use data-driven insights, and improve patient experience. Register herehttps://www.rcseng.ac.uk/standards-and-research/standards-and-guidance/service-standards/close-it-quick-qi-collaborative #NBOCA

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

New research from the NBOCA team in @ClinicalOnco! 📉 📖 We analysed outcomes for older patients with colorectal cancer. Essential insights for tailoring geriatric oncology care. Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #NBOCA #BowelCancer @natcan-news.bsky.social

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National Reporting of Bowel Cancer Care by the National Bowel Cancer Audit (NBOCA) Supports Hospital Teams to Improve care and Outcomes

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

🔎 The latest NBOCA quarterly dashboard is LIVE! Includes data up to June 2025. Track your trust’s performance and how its data completeness has changed.

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

🎯 Putting patients first: What do the key findings of the report truly mean for those receiving care? Hear directly from NBOCA's Clinical Lead as they discuss the real-world impact of the data and what it signals for patient journeys.https://buff.ly/8j2j8Nk #BowelCancer @natcan-news.bsky.social

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NBOCA CiQ Promo Q8 What do you think the findings of the PPI SotN mean for patients

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

📈 See the insights firsthand: What are the key messages from this year's State of the Nation report? NBOCA's Clinical Co-Lead offers a detailed breakdown on progress in early diagnosis and reducing post-operative mortality.https://youtu.be/ijMtgkjCneA#NBOCA #BowelCancer @natcan-news.bsky.social

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NBOCA CiQ Promo Q7 What are your key messages from this year sotn

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

🧠 Tune in for expert analysis: What do the genomic profiling results actually tell us about the cancer and future treatment direction? #NBOCA expert breaks down the data and shares key clinical insights in our new video segment youtu.be/Z-vtCKz97k0#... @natcan-news.bsky.social

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NBOCA CiQ Promo Q5 Why is it important that patients undergo genetic genome profiling

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

🔬 NBOCA's lead clinician answers: Why is it crucial that patients undergo genetic genome profiling? Watch our latest Close it Quick video to learn how this informs personalized treatment and improves patient outcomes.https://buff.ly/9ikLD32 @natcan-news.bsky.social @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social

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NBOCA CiQ Promo Q5 Why is it important that patients undergo genetic genome profiling

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

🔬 #NBOCA's lead clinician answers: Why is it crucial that patients undergo genetic genome profiling? Watch our latest Close it Quick video to learn how this informs personalized treatment and improves patient outcomes.https://buff.ly/9ikLD32 @natcan-news.bsky.social @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

How do we boost treatment uptake while managing the severe toxicity risk affecting 1 in 5 patients? 📈 NBOCA's expert breaks it down in our latest video. 👇https://buff.ly/5G83kpr buff.ly/drHBTOm buff.ly/quIri53

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

🎯 NBOCA SotN Report 2025 Rec4: Use of neoadjuvant radiotherapy for rectal cancer ranges from 6% to 87% across NHS trusts. NBOCA calls for standardised, evidence-based protocols to reduce variation and improve outcomes buff.ly/EM32sEV @natcan-news.bsky.social @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Who can join the Close it Quick collaborative? 👥 NBOCA's clinical lead answers which members of the MDT should get involved to improve ileostomy pathways. Watch the video👇https://www.natcan.org.uk/reports/nboca-state-of-the-nation-report-2025 rcs-ceu.shinyapps.io/NBOCA/ youtu.be/lURBNs8isDo

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

💊 NBOCA SotN Report 2025 Rec3: Adjuvant chemotherapy use for stage 3 colon cancer varies widely. Units below the 55% target should review individual cases and consider integrating geriatric and rehab expertise into decision-making buff.ly/CYGwIsv @natcan-news.bsky.social

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

👂📈 In the latest Close it Quick video, NBOCA Clinical Co-Lead Nicola Fearnhead breaks down the major barriers to timely ileostomy closure and what we can do to overcome them 👇 www.rcseng.ac.uk/standards-an... www.natcan.org.uk/reports/nboc... youtu.be/u1APqzxpkRA

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Close it Quick – Ileostomy Closure QI Collaborative — Royal College of Surgeons of England

Recruitment is open for Close it Quick - ileostomy Closure Quality Improvement (QI) Collaborative, and will close on 30 September 2025.

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

🚀 NBOCA Clinical Co-Leads Nicola Fearnhead (Surgery) & Michael Braun (Oncology) discuss how the National Bowel Cancer Audit (NBOCA) has changed and its growing impact on outcomes 👇https://www.natcan.org.uk/reports/nboca-state-of-the-nation-report-2025 rcs-ceu.shinyapps.io/NBOCA youtu.be/8_pmDJnG7tg

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NBOCA Close it Quick Fire Questions with Clinical Co-Leads Nicola Fearnhead and Michael Braun. Q1

Nicola Fearnhead - NBOCA Clinical Lead, Surgery Michael Braun - NBOCA Clinical Lead, Medical Question: Can you tell us how NBOCA has changed in recent years and how data is drawn in to the SotN…

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

🧪 NBOCA SotN Report 2025 Rec2: Only 66% of eligible patients with stage 4 bowel cancer had genomic testing. NBOCA recommends strengthening pathways for timely KRAS, NRAS, BRAF, MMR and MSI testing to support personalised treatment www.natcan.org.uk/reports/nboc... @natcan-news.bsky.social

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

📌 NBOCA SotN Report 2025 Rec1: Nearly 4 in 10 people still have an unclosed ileostomy 18 months after anterior resection. NBOCA urges NHS trusts and MDTs to prioritise timely closure through initiatives like the Close It Quick Collaborative buff.ly/7VDkKtK #BowelCancer @natcan-news.bsky.social

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

👀 NBOCA will publish State of the Nation Report 2025 🚨 9th Oct 🚨 Reporting 🔍 Variation in chemotherapy and radiotherapy use 🧪 Access to genomic testing for personalised treatment🚨 Persistent challenges in ileostomy closure after surgery buff.ly/RgYQJLo @natcan-news.bsky.social @hqip.bsky.social

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Tomorrow, 30th September, is the final day to register for the NBOCA Close it Quick Collaborative. Don’t miss the chance to join this important initiative aimed at improving care for patients requiring ileostomy closure buff.ly/D0BMH3y @natcan-news.bsky.social @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Ahead of our State of the Nation Report being published on 9th October, we reflect on the lessons from 2024. From evolving data pathways to strengthened multidisciplinary collaboration. Read more buff.ly/BLgv4DG @natcan-news.bsky.social @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social @hqip.bsky.social #BowelCancer

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

In collaboration with RCS “Close it Quick” timely ileostomy closure collaborative. Join this nationwide initiative will give your Trust access to a dedicated QI consultant specific to your site in conjunction with host of resources to implement along the patient pathway buff.ly/ZyzrgqA

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Close it Quick – Ileostomy Closure QI Collaborative — Royal College of Surgeons of England

Recruitment is open for Close it Quick - ileostomy Closure Quality Improvement (QI) Collaborative, and will close on 30 September 2025.

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

The next NBOCA quarterly data dashboard is due in October. Make sure you're up to date on the latest insights from July's dashboard, get the most recent info on data completeness and performance indicators. buff.ly/PyU3pQA @natcan-news.bsky.social @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social @hqip.bsky.social

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Don't miss out on improving ileostomy closure rates and patient outcomes! NBOCA's "Close it Quick" QI Collaborative is open for registration. Join us to reduce delays, improve care, ease system pressure, and cut costs. Learn more and register at buff.ly/D0BMH3y @NATCAN_news @RCS_news @HQIP #NBOCA

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

❤️ Need support for bowel cancer? Connect with @bowelcanceruk & other vital resources linked on our site! www.nboca.org.uk @NATCAN_news @RCS_news @HQIP #NBOCA #BowelCancer

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

📢 Key takeaways from #ESMOGI2025 on the horizon! Follow us for updates on how research impacts bowel cancer care the work of NBOCA @NATCAN_news @RCS_news @HQIP #NBOCA #BowelCancer

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

🤔 Did you know? The #NBOCA State of the Nation Report highlights the significant difference in outcomes between early and late-stage bowel cancer diagnoses. Learn more www.nboca.org.uk/reports @NATCAN_news @RCS_news @HQIP #NBOCA #BowelCancer

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

📊 Our latest NBOCA Quarterly Data Dashboard is LIVE! See data quality insights for better bowel cancer care. Explore now www.nboca.org.uk/reports @NATCAN_news @RCS_news @HQIP #NBOCA #BowelCancer

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nboca-natcan.bsky.social @nboca-natcan.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

NBOCA’s July Newsletter is out now 📫 Read about our Close It Quick initiative 🪡Dashboards 📊 and State of the Nation reflections 💭 Read it here buff.ly/1godKMX @NATCAN_news @RCS_news #NBOCA #BowelCancer

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