Specialist telehealth support

With expertise in intensive care, oncology and stomal therapy, Bowel Cancer Australia’s friendly nurses assist patients, family, friends, and concerned members of the community.

Whether your questions relate to bowel symptoms, treatment options, or how to support someone you love affected by the disease, we’re here to help.

Our medically trained nurses serve as a constant, dedicated point of contact throughout a patient’s care.

Offering support during and after treatment, they add an extra layer of support to the trusted relationship patients have with their treating medical team.

Described as a ‘lifeline’ by patients and their loved ones

Bowel Cancer Australia has been providing specialist telehealth services tailored to the unique needs of people impacted by bowel cancer throughout the country since 2011, long before it became common practice.

Despite being the fourth most diagnosed cancer, bowel cancer patients don’t receive the same level of support as other common cancers.

Bowel Cancer Australia’s specialist telehealth service helps address this gap, enabling equity of access to personalised care and tailored support nationwide.

Stoma Nurses

Bowel Cancer Australia’s Stoma Nurses are experienced in caring for people who have had surgical treatment for their bowel cancer and require a temporary or permanent ileostomy or colostomy.

Fear of living with ‘a bag’ is common in bowel cancer patients but can be significantly eased with the right advice and practical support.

Our Stoma Nurses can provide pre- and post-operative support and advice on what to expect if this operation is being considered.

They can also assist with questions regarding stoma care and management, and stoma reversal.

Our Stoma Nurses and Nutritionists work together to offer practical dietary advice for people living with an ileostomy or colostomy.

Contact a Bowel Care Nurse

You can email Bowel Cancer Australia’s Bowel Care Nurses any time for advice or to request a callback or face-to-face video call.

Please send your questions using the form below and you will receive a response within 2 working days.

1800 727 336

Bowel Cancer Australia’s free confidential helpline

Monday to Friday, during business hours

Other languages – call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 13 14 50 then ask for 1800 727 336
Hearing or speech assistance – contact us through the National Relay Service then ask for 1800 727 336