Dedicated to helping patients with bowel cancer live well for longer
Pelican Cancer Foundation is an education and medical research charity, and the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the research, training and advancement of precision surgery for bowel cancer and its associated secondary diseases. Surgery often remains the most effective treatment for bowel cancer.
Pelican Cancer Foundation has pioneered groundbreaking work in education and medical research which has changed clinical practice around the world. Our commitment to advancing surgical techniques, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, and supporting cutting-edge research continues to play a pivotal role in improving the lives of patients with bowel cancer.
Since 1993 Pelican has run over 500 education courses with over 30,000 clinicians attending.
Education
In January 2024 Pelican launched its 5th National Education Programme, OReCO, (Optimising Rectal Cancer Outcomes). This National Cancer Improvement Initiative aims to raise standards for rectal cancer management across all colorectal Multi Discplinary Teams to improve outcomes for patients in Great Britain and Ireland. Click here to find out more.
Each year Pelican also delivers a series of other education courses for clinicians from a range of disciplines including surgery, pathology, radiology, oncology and nursing. Click here to find out more.
Research
The latest call for Pelican research grant funding is now closed (closing date 5th September 2025). All applications submitted will now be reviewed by our independent Research Review Panel and communications will be sent in due course.
For information on our past and current research studies: click here.
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We receive no government funding and rely on the generosity of our donors to support our work. Please help patients with bowel cancer live well for longer, by supporting our research and education programmes.
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