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Bowel Cancer
Bowel Cancer

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.
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Screening +
Colonoscopy
Screening + Colonoscopy

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.
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Diagnosis +
Treatment
Diagnosis + Treatment

Patient-centred care is healthcare that is respectful of, and responsive to, the preferences, needs and values of patients and consumers.
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Support
+ Care
Support + Care

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.
Support + Care
Research
Research

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.
Research
Get Involved
Get Involved

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.
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genetics

Bowel Cancer News

December 23, 2024

‘Accelerated aging’ could explain why some young adults develop early-onset bowel cancer