Portsmouth Bowel Cancer Appeal
Improving patient experiences, surgical outcomes and survival rates
Our Patron in the News
Professor Jim Khan, our patron and consultant colorectal surgeon at Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth, has been featured on BBC News following a groundbreaking UK clinical trial showing that immunotherapy treatment eliminated bowel cancer in 59% of eligible patients — with zero recurrences after three years of follow-up.
Prof Khan highlighted the vital importance of understanding tumour biology and the genetic make-up of tumours, calling for a more tailored approach to treatments so patients can be given a clearer picture of how their cancer is likely to respond.
Image: BBC News
Elise's Challenge for PBCA
Elise Sargent was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in January 2025. Despite undergoing extensive chemotherapy and a 16-hour surgery, she is taking on three incredible athletic challenges — cycling the Tour de 4 in Glasgow, swimming the Swim Serpentine in Hyde Park, and running the 10-mile Great South Run in Portsmouth — all to raise funds for the Portsmouth Bowel Cancer Appeal.
Elise has so far raised £1,720 from 48 donations. Please support her incredible efforts — every donation makes a real difference to bowel cancer patients at QA Hospital.
Keeping Pace with Surgical Advancement
Technology is constantly advancing and UK hospitals don't have the resources needed to provide all that is required to keep pace with other European Countries. Consequently they are better equipped and have better survival rates and surgical outcomes than here in the UK.
We aim to raise funds through charitable donations and charity events, that is where we need your help. Donations can be made using the donate link which directs to our JustGiving page. We will also be holding a number of ticketed events throughout the year to raise funds so do check our events to find out more….
From the blog
Professor Jim Khan, our patron and consultant colorectal surgeon at QA Hospital Portsmouth, has been featured on BBC News following a groundbreaking UK bowel cancer trial.
7th June 2026
The Portsmouth Bowel Cancer Appeal asked me to write a short introduction about my work in Portsmouth, and I am more than happy to introduce myself to you.
17th April 2026
A huge round of applause to our tireless trustee Lorraine Till, who organised and ran a series of pop-up shop sales in the atrium at QA Hospital, with the support of other charity members, raising over £2,500 so far this year.
20th June 2025
In a brilliant show of community spirit and stamina, the Portsmouth Sailing Club took to two wheels once again this year in a special charity bike ride. Riders came together to raise an impressive £1,300 in support of our charity.
20th May 2025
Portsmouth Bowel Cancer Appeal
Who we are
We are a charity led by volunteers whose aim is to help the colorectal department and consultant colorectal surgeon Professor Jim Khan of Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth
Our Aims
We aim provide state-of-the-art equipment and high quality care to colorectal cancer patients, along with training and research into colorectal cancer and progression of this disease
Volunteer Led
Most of our volunteers have been affected by colorectal cancer, be it themselves or other members of their family. With your support we can help give those that have cancer a better outcome.