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.
Help save lives by raising awareness of early-onset bowel cancer and funds to better support the growing number of young Australians who are diagnosed with the disease each year.
Bring together friends and family to recognise and honour people in your community who were diagnosed with bowel cancer under the age of 50.
Organise a #Never2Young fundraiser or create a dedicated #Never2Young online fundraising page using Go Fundraise or make a donation to Bowel Cancer Australia today.
Host a fundraiser to celebrate young people living with or beyond early-onset bowel cancer or honour the memory of loved ones for #Never2Young Awareness.
Bowel Cancer Australia Never2Young initiative is leading change for people living with early-onset bowel cancer.
The initiative aims to raise community awareness of early-onset bowel cancer, provide better support to young people diagnosed with the disease, as well as give younger people a voice in helping change clinical practice and policy.
Find out more here.
Help save lives by raising awareness of young-onset bowel cancer and funds to better support the growing number of young Australians who are diagnosed with the disease each year.