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.
Ms Annear is the National Community Engagement Manager of Bowel Cancer Australia, working with individuals, groups and organisations making it simple for them to engage with and support the Charity’s extensive programs and activities as well as managing mutually beneficial corporate partnerships with health conscious and socially responsible companies both large and small.
With a background in Marketing and Social Sciences, she has a passion for online, social media and emerging technologies, and their power to assist patients, loved ones, survivors and the community to engage with life changing information and charitable activities whatever their preferred medium.
Ms Annear has held roles at the Australian Cancer Research Foundation, Vodafone Australia, Telstra Business and Telstra Enterprise and Government.
For assistance with media enquiries, including arranging interviews with any of our team (e.g. specialists, nurses, nutritionists, CEO) patients or loved ones from around Australia.