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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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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

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.
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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.
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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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early-onset

Bowel Cancer News

May 5, 2026

Early-onset bowel cancer research grant awarded

Bowel Cancer News

March 8, 2026

“A new disease”: Young women disproportionately affected by adverse cancer gene mutation

Bowel Cancer News

A variety of fast food items including a burger, fries, chicken, donuts, cookies, candy, and a drink.

November 21, 2025

Junk food link to early-onset bowel cancer firms in new study

Bowel Cancer News

Two healthcare workers and a smiling man in a chair, wearing a humorous t-shirt, in a clinical setting.

June 24, 2025

Icon Cancer Centre and Bowel Cancer Australia partner to improve care for Rockingham patients

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3D anatomical model of a human body showing organs, veins, and arteries with a focus on the chest and abdomen.

December 23, 2024

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

Four people wearing pink shorts with novelty butt designs stand outdoors, with a dog nearby and a child in a carrier.

August 3, 2024

Courtney B, Bum shorts walk

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A hand holds a Home Test Kit box, with "45-49 NOW ELIGIBLE" text prominently displayed above.

July 1, 2024

Screen from age 45

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Graphic promoting a bowel cancer CPD series with a call to action to access the website.

June 28, 2024

Never2Young CPD Series

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A diverse group of eleven people poses together indoors, with trees and buildings visible in the background.

April 2, 2024

BedROCK of EOCRC?

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Interior view of a human intestine showing folds and a small growth or polyp.

January 19, 2024

Pre-cancerous lesions