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.
In March 2024, Bowel Cancer Australia along with co-chairs Mr Steve Georganas MP and the Hon Dr David Gillespie MP launched the Parliamentary Friends of Bowel Cancer, a non-partisan forum for parliamentarians to meet and interact with Bowel Cancer Australia and discuss matters relating to bowel cancer.
The Group was formed following the inaugural 2023 Call on Canberra event where early-onset advocates met with MPs and Senators.
Following the retirement of Dr Gillespie and the 2025 federal election, Mr Sam Birrell MP joined as co-chair along with Mr Steve Georganas MP of the Group for the 48th Parliament.
“We thank Dr Gillespie and Mr Georganas for co-chairing the inaugural Parliamentary Friends of Bowel Cancer; and we welcome Mr Birrell as co-chair and look forward to working with him and Mr Georganas in raising bowel cancer awareness,” said Bowel Cancer Australia CEO, Julien Wiggins.
Bowel Cancer Australia is the leading community-funded charity dedicated to championing what matters most to people impacted by bowel cancer and empowering everyone affected to live their best life.
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