Sadly, more than 15,000 Australians die of bowel cancer each year. However, if caught early 9 out of 10 bowel cancers can be successfully treated. Watch this video to find out more about bowel cancer and hear from Anton Enus how bowel cancer screening allowed his cancer to be detected.
Bowel cancer awareness Latest Health NewsResearchers present data on the relationship between Colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as bowel cancer, it's screening history and the resulting incidence in Australia, this is what they found.
Bowel cancer awareness Latest Health NewsHaving a stoma, even temporarily, is a big change in a person’s life and takes some getting used to. Thousands of Australians have a stoma and most lead a relatively normal life.
Bowel cancer awareness Cancer CareFor most people, the cancer experience doesn’t end on the last day of treatment. Life after cancer treatment can present its own challenges
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Bowel cancer awareness Cancer CareMy first reaction was, I didn’t really believe that. I thought maybe I’m dreaming this, maybe I didn’t hear properly, I’m a bit sort of under anaesthesia and I wasn’t quite understanding what the ENT guy was saying, and then it took a while to sink in.
Bowel cancer awarenessThere are different types of treatment for bowel cancer depending on what stage the cancer is, that is the type and size of the cancer and whether it has begun to spread.
Bowel cancer awareness Gastrointestinal HealthDiagnosis of bowel cancer usually starts with an examination and tests.
Bowel cancer awareness Gastrointestinal HealthIn its early stages, bowel cancer often has no noticeable symptoms. Some factors increase the chance of developing bowel cancer.
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