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.
The Meaningful Movement – Wellness Beyond Diagnosis is Bowel Cancer Australia’s closed Facebook Group.
The Meaningful Movement aims to assist bowel cancer patients seeking to prioritise exercise alongside their treatment in a safe and supportive environment of like-minded people who share common goals and barriers to exercise and activity.
The Meaningful Movement is facilitated by Anthony, a personal trainer living with stage IV bowel cancer.
The Movement consists of:
Anyone aged 18 and over, living with bowel cancer is welcome.
If this sounds of interest to you, then
JOIN THE MEANINGFUL MOVEMENT
Please note Meaningful Movement workouts are non-specific programming solutions for general conditioning to assist with using exercise as an adjunct therapy for bowel cancer treatment. For more individualised advice please consult an exercise physiologist.
1800 727 336
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