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.
Receiving a bowel cancer diagnosis can be a life altering event causing significant stress and anxiety for yourself and loved ones.
In addition to the implications this can have on your physical health and wellbeing, it can also be distressing and complex to cope with day-to-day, as it affects your (and your loved ones) life practically, financially, socially, emotionally and psychologically.
Research shows that interventions focusing on holistic wellbeing have positive short and long-term effects by reducing anxiety and depression and improving quality of life.
Bowel Cancer Australia’s Bowel Care Psychosocial Support Team support patients and their loved ones who have been affected by bowel cancer, by providing holistic care at all stages throughout the care continuum – from diagnosis, treatment, recovery and living beyond bowel cancer, to palliative care and bereavement, depending on your circumstances.
Our psychosocial support team, alongside your treating medical team, can offer specialist telehealth support that addresses your psychosocial needs and those of your loved ones.
Our Bowel Care Psychosocial Support Team can help with:
You can email Bowel Cancer Australia’s Bowel Care Psychosocial Support Team 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
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