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About YCR BCIP
The Yorkshire Cancer Research Bowel Cancer Improvement Programme (YCR BCIP) is a five-year study to improve outcomes for patients with bowel cancer across the Yorkshire and Humber. The original YCR BCIP ran from 2016-2020. The Programme received a funding extension in 2020 and an additional one-year extension in 2025. The extended YCR BCIP will now run from 2020-2027.
To find out more about the YCR BCIP use this link Link to read more about the YCRBCIP
To find out more about the YCR BCIP 2020 funding extension: YCRBCIP Grant Extension Launch 20th January 2021
News
Successful Be Curious 2026
The YCRBCIP team and Bowel Cancer pathology team supported by patient representatives, Emma Jackson and Karen Nile, had a very successful stand at Be Curious 2026. Be Curious was held on 16th May 2026 across the University of Leeds. Our stand What can your poo tell us about you?’ was in the Parkinson Building and...
Funding extended for Yorkshire Cancer Research Bowel Cancer Improvement Programme
We are pleased to announce that the Yorkshire Cancer Research Bowel Cancer Improvement Programme has been successful in its application for an extension to the programme. We are delighted that Yorkshire Cancer Research has approved this extension to enable us to continue our work and research across Yorkshire for another twelve months. The YCRBCIP will...
YCRBCIP Patient Representative Helps Inspire Poet Laureate’s New Cancer Awareness Poem
Emma, one of our patient representatives, has played a key role in inspiring a new poem by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, created to mark World Cancer Day on 4 February 2026. Armitage’s poem, titled “The Campaign,” was commissioned by Yorkshire Cancer Research and shaped by the real-life experiences of people across the region who have...
Events
Be Curious 2026
Be Curious is the annual family activity day showcasing the University’s world-changing research to the wider public. Tickets are available...
Yorkshire Cancer Research Bowel Cancer Improvement Programme 2026 Annual Update Event
Registration is open for the 2026 Annual Update Event of the Yorkshire Cancer Research Bowel Cancer Improvement Programme. This event...
Definitive Guide to MDT Colon Cancer Management in the Modern Era: A Yorkshire-Wide Approach
The places for this event are now full. A waiting list is in operation. This event is open to all...