Media Coverage
Gary joins Sarah Lilley on BBC Radio Suffolk
Gary was invited to join Sarah Lilley again on BBC Radio Suffolk to share his story and raise awareness of Bowel Cancer. He chats to Sarah about speaking up on taboo symptoms, pushing your GP for tests, and his treatment and story so far. As well as the amazing response from friends and family <3
Gary's on at 1hr 26m!
‘Fit and healthy’ man told he had ‘stomach bug’ diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer
Gary Welsh from Stowmarket, Suffolk, was 34 when he was given his diagnosis in 2021. Before receiving the life-changing news, the account manager described himself as “super fit and healthy” with a routine of going to the gym regularly, running and weight-lifting.
Stowmarket man's 'shock' at bowel cancer diagnosis
Gary Welsh, 35, from Stowmarket, had gone to hospital after feeling unwell following a COVID-19 jab in August 2021 and medics initially thought he had sepsis.
However, a scan of his abdomen revealed he had swollen lymph nodes and he was later told a 'mass' had been found in his bowel, which turned out to be cancerous.
Gary Welsh on a mission to raise funds and awareness of bowel cancer
Gary talks to Sarah Lilley on BBC Radio Suffolk about his devastating diagnosis, what private treatment options are available, and raising funds for this through the GoFundMe and fundraising events.
Gary also shines a light on the shocking statistics around bowel cancer increasing in the young, with the hope to raise awareness.
(Skip to 1hr 22mins to hear Gary talk to Sarah)
Stowmarket resident Gary Welsh, 35, recounts ‘roller coaster’ journey of incurable bowel cancer diagnosis
A man who was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer aged 34 after going to hospital with flu-like symptoms has spoken of his ‘roller coaster of emotions’ as he raises funds for treatment. Gary Welsh, of Stowmarket, was diagnosed in late 2021 and has now launched a GoFundMe page to raise £50,000 to fund a cancer treatment drug not available on the NHS.