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.

Screen from age 40
Bowel Cancer Australia recommends participating in screening appropriate to your personal level of risk. Bowel cancer screening is for people who do not already have…
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Screening at home
At-home bowel screening involves a test that looks for very small amounts of blood in poo that is non-visible to the naked eye in people…
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BowelScreen Australia
BowelScreen Australia was launched nationally in 2010 as a collaboration between Bowel Cancer Australia and The Pharmacy Guild of Australia to provide greater access to…
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Government screening program
The Australian Government introduced the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) to reduce the number of deaths from bowel cancer in Australia.  You are eligible…
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Colonoscopy
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Tests & investigations
If your GP suggests that you take tests or be referred to a specialist for further investigations, this does not mean you have bowel cancer….
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My colonoscopy experience
Your feedback can have a big impact Every person’s feedback about their colonoscopy experience is unique and valuable. Your experience with the health system is…
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Screening & surveillance

Bowel Cancer Australia’s resource listing low, medium and potentially high bowel cancer risk along with recommended screening and surveillance pathways.