Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, can affect any part of the colon or rectum; it may also be referred to as colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where the cancer is located.
Bowel cancer screening is for people who do not already have bowel cancer, symptoms of bowel cancer, or any reason to have a high risk of bowel cancer.
Patient-centred care is healthcare that is respectful of, and responsive to, the preferences, needs and values of patients and consumers.
Bowel Cancer Australia provides essential support services uniquely designed for bowel cancer patients via our confidential Helpline with specialist telehealth support, as well as a national Peer-to-Peer Support Network and Buddy Program.
Bowel Cancer Australia funds research that has the potential to improve survival and/or help build a path toward a cure and integrates published research into our awareness, advocacy, and support strategies.
Bowel Cancer Australia relies upon donations and the support of hard working and enthusiastic fundraisers across the country to continue our life saving work. We raise funds to continue our life-saving work and inspire others to do the same, so everyone affected by bowel cancer can live their best life.
Adjunct Associate Professor of Surgery, UNSW Chairman, International Council of Coloproctology Medical Director, Bowel Cancer Australia
A/Prof Newstead AO was founding Secretary, then President, and subsequently Executive Director of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia & New Zealand.
He was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2005 for service to medicine in the field of colorectal surgery, particularly through the development of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australasia, the implementation of international specialist surgical training programs, and the promotion of health awareness initiatives.
In 2025, A/Prof Newstead was recipient of an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to colorectal surgical medicine and training, to bowel cancer awareness, education and prevention, and to professional societies.
A/Prof Newstead has held numerous clinical positions in public hospitals and private practice in Australia and overseas since 1966. His teaching experience at the University of New South Wales started in 1969.
Research interests include polyp syndromes and the relative risks of bowel cancer, bowel cancer incidence and prevention programs, surgical procedures for haemorrhoids and anal fissures, and pouch reservoir construction after radical bowel resections.
His vision is directed towards the prevention of bowel cancer, via awareness and screening programs to diminish the incidence, particularly in the young.
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