Resources - Bowel Cancer Australia

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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Awareness & patient resources

There is no shortage of information on bowel cancer but when it comes to credible information, that’s a different case.

Bowel Cancer Australia has developed a suite of awareness and patient resources covering all aspects of bowel cancer: prevention, early detection, diagnosis, surgery, treatment and care. Including resources uniquely designed for younger people.

Our resources are designed to increase understanding of bowel cancer, treatment (including managing side effects), and how to adjust to the ‘new’ normal for people living with and beyond bowel cancer.

Please check out our free awareness and patient resources to explore the range of free downloadable awareness and patient resources.

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