There is a pressing need to improve awareness of bowel cancer symptoms, particularly in South Asian communities, where many individuals struggle to identify them.

North-west London has the lowest bowel cancer screening uptake in England at just 59%, which is significantly below the national average of 70%.

Early diagnosis is crucial, as over 90% of individuals survive bowel cancer when detected at its earliest stage.

Dye hopes to inspire others to live fully and increase awareness to help prevent others from facing a similar prognosis.

He emphasizes the importance of early detection and urges people to get checked for symptoms.

Bowel cancer is the second leading cancer killer and the fourth most common cancer in Britain, according to Genevieve Edwards, chief executive of Bowel Cancer UK.

In response to the challenges in cancer care, the UK government is developing a new cancer strategy to enhance services and expedite test results and treatments.

Key symptoms to watch for include blood in the stool, abdominal pain or lumps, unexplained weight loss, and extreme tiredness.

Nathaniel Dye, a 39-year-old music teacher from East London, was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer in 2023 and is now actively raising awareness about the disease.

The government plans to invest an additional £1.5 billion in surgical hubs and AI technology to improve cancer detection and treatment speed.

Dye, who has raised over £37,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support through various challenges, was diagnosed at stage four, with the cancer having spread to his liver, lungs, and brain.

Currently, routine bowel cancer screening is offered starting at age 54, but this will be lowered to 50 in April 2025.