Gastrointestinal Health topics
Bowel cancer
Follow the links below to find more information about screening and prevention of bowel cancer and the symptoms, causes and treatments for bowel cancer.
Alcohol linked to cancer risk
Drinking alcohol often (3 or more days per week) increases cancer risk by nearly a third in women, while men's risk is linked to amount consumed, a study shows.
Blue September
Blue September is a national awareness and fundraising campaign for cancers that affect men, including bowel cancer.
Bowel cancer
In Australia, about one person in 12 will develop bowel cancer before the age of 85. Find out about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer.
Bowel Cancer Awareness Week
Bowel Cancer Awareness Week aims to raise public awareness of bowel cancer and the importance of early detection, as bowel cancer is one of the most curable types of cancer if found early.
Bowel cancer causes and symptoms
In its early stages, bowel cancer often has no noticeable symptoms. Some factors increase the chance of developing bowel cancer.
Bowel cancer diagnosis
Diagnosis of bowel cancer usually starts with an examination and tests.
Bowel cancer pilot programme for early detection
More than 50,000 people aged 55-74 years will take part in a screening pilot programme for the early detection of bowel cancer.
Bowel cancer risk lower with vigorous exercise
Vigorous exercise for 6 or more hours per week reduces risk of cancer of the lower bowel by 41 per cent, a study has found.
Bowel cancer treatments
The main treatments for bowel cancer are surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Bowel cancer: lifestyle changes key to prevention
Moderate changes to key lifestyle factors could have more impact on reducing deaths from bowel cancer than screening.
Bowel cancer: what is it?
Bowel cancer happens when cells in the bowel begin to grow out of control, forming a lump or tumour.
Colon cancer prevention
Find out about steps you can take to help avoid bowel cancer, or at least catch it early on when cure is still possible.
Colon cancer: high vitamin D reduces risk
The risk of colon cancer appears to be reduced in those with higher vitamin D levels, according to European researchers.
Colon polyps
Colon polyps, outgrowths of tissue from the wall of the large bowel or colon, vary in size and shape.
Colorectal cancer linked to cow viruses in beef
A global surge in colorectal cancer may be due to bovine viruses in beef that cause latent but cancer-causing infection in humans.
Dietary fibre
A diet that's high in fibre is good for your health. Find out how to get enough fibre in your diet.
Dietary fibre does protect against bowel cancer
New research adds to growing evidence that a high-fibre diet protects against developing colorectal (bowel) cancer, an expert says.
Faecal occult blood test
Faecal occult blood test is a chemical test that can detect tiny traces of blood in the stool that may indicate the presence of disease.
Whole grains cut bowel cancer risk
Whole grains and cereal fibre give the greatest effect in reducing bowel cancer, a study shows.
Yoghurt may protect against bowel cancer
Yoghurt consumption may reduce the risk of colorectal (bowel) cancer, a study suggests.
Drinking alcohol often (3 or more days per week) increases cancer risk by nearly a third in women, while men's risk is linked to amount consumed, a study shows.
Blue September
Blue September is a national awareness and fundraising campaign for cancers that affect men, including bowel cancer.
Bowel cancer
In Australia, about one person in 12 will develop bowel cancer before the age of 85. Find out about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer.
Bowel Cancer Awareness Week
Bowel Cancer Awareness Week aims to raise public awareness of bowel cancer and the importance of early detection, as bowel cancer is one of the most curable types of cancer if found early.
Bowel cancer causes and symptoms
In its early stages, bowel cancer often has no noticeable symptoms. Some factors increase the chance of developing bowel cancer.
Bowel cancer diagnosis
Diagnosis of bowel cancer usually starts with an examination and tests.
Bowel cancer pilot programme for early detection
More than 50,000 people aged 55-74 years will take part in a screening pilot programme for the early detection of bowel cancer.
Bowel cancer risk lower with vigorous exercise
Vigorous exercise for 6 or more hours per week reduces risk of cancer of the lower bowel by 41 per cent, a study has found.
Bowel cancer treatments
The main treatments for bowel cancer are surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Bowel cancer: lifestyle changes key to prevention
Moderate changes to key lifestyle factors could have more impact on reducing deaths from bowel cancer than screening.
Bowel cancer: what is it?
Bowel cancer happens when cells in the bowel begin to grow out of control, forming a lump or tumour.
Colon cancer prevention
Find out about steps you can take to help avoid bowel cancer, or at least catch it early on when cure is still possible.
Colon cancer: high vitamin D reduces risk
The risk of colon cancer appears to be reduced in those with higher vitamin D levels, according to European researchers.
Colon polyps
Colon polyps, outgrowths of tissue from the wall of the large bowel or colon, vary in size and shape.
Colorectal cancer linked to cow viruses in beef
A global surge in colorectal cancer may be due to bovine viruses in beef that cause latent but cancer-causing infection in humans.
Dietary fibre
A diet that's high in fibre is good for your health. Find out how to get enough fibre in your diet.
Dietary fibre does protect against bowel cancer
New research adds to growing evidence that a high-fibre diet protects against developing colorectal (bowel) cancer, an expert says.
Faecal occult blood test
Faecal occult blood test is a chemical test that can detect tiny traces of blood in the stool that may indicate the presence of disease.
Whole grains cut bowel cancer risk
Whole grains and cereal fibre give the greatest effect in reducing bowel cancer, a study shows.
Yoghurt may protect against bowel cancer
Yoghurt consumption may reduce the risk of colorectal (bowel) cancer, a study suggests.
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