New international analysis of nearly 25 million patients younger than 50, across 81 studies, found the most common presenting signs and symptoms of early-onset bowel cancer were blood in the stool, abdominal pain, altered bowel habits, and unexplained weight loss.
 
Nearly half

Thank you to Sue Dunlevy, The Daily Telegraph and Natalie, for raising awareness of the red flag signs and symptoms of early-onset bowel cancer in people under age 50.

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With just 1 week until #BowelCancer AwarenessMonth , find out how you can get involved:
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You may wish to start by sharing our latest #BowelCancer awareness campaign:
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As winter approaches, our Nutritionist Teresa’s nourishing tuna bake is the ideal comfort food. It’s bursting with flavour, a guaranteed family favourite, and available as a high or low fibre option.

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CLOSING SOON: You’re invited to trek Nepal with Bowel Cancer Australia!

In October 2024, we’re challenging ourselves to climb the mountainous Annapurna in Nepal, and we want you to join us!

Your participation in this challenge isn't just about conquering mountains – it's about

“I did Dry July last year because bowel cancer has affected my family, as well as my friends, and to raise funds for Bowel Cancer Australia. And I will be doing it again this year!

I personally know about five people who have lost their lives to bowel cancer, and one of them was

We’re excited to share that you can now officially sign up for Dry July 2024 in support of Bowel Cancer Australia!⁠

By signing up and raising funds, you'll be supporting vital services and care for people affected by cancer. Helping Bowel Cancer Australia to expand the

“I now enjoy spending time with the ones I love. Doing the things I love.”

Stage IV #BowelCancer patient Jake talks candidly to The Bottom Line host @SteffBBrown about finding the silver lining in his diagnosis.

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June 19 is Bowel Cancer Australia’s Annual Giving Day.

Register to become a Red Apple Day Champion, and raise funds to support the best and brightest scientists dedicated to early-onset bowel cancer research and building a path toward a cure.

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“I was born and raised in Darwin, in the breathtaking expanse and isolation of the Northern Territory; a rare privilege. My new life after leaving Darwin and moving to Melbourne was starting to come together. Life was beautifully manic and full. My wife and I had two small,

“Camping was big part of my family’s life. We did many trips including one which was for three months from Adelaide up to Far North Queensland and back.

I was diagnosed with stage III bowel cancer at the age of 42 – it had probably been there for years.

Following my diagnosis,

“In 2022 I was living the dream in the northwest of Western Australia. For 12 years, I had been working on vessels that supported the oil, gas and mining industry – it was amazing to have the ocean as my office, and my job allowed me to travel the world in my off time. I was

In last night’s Federal Budget, the Australian Government announced the lowering of the eligibility for free bowel cancer screening from 50 to 45.

From 1 July 2024, an additional 1.6 million Australians aged 45-49 will be eligible to request a screening test from the National

BowelCancerAustralia has welcomed lowering bowel cancer screening from age 50 to 45. From 1 July 2024, an additional 1.6 million Aussies aged 45-49 will be eligible to request a NBCSP screening test.

“I was enjoying a busy and rich life with my young family in the Moreton Bay region. I divided my time between full time work and mummy duties. You’d see me at school drops offs, extra-curricular activities, the local markets, movies or music in the park, or relaxing by the

Our latest campaign is LIVE! We’ll let the video do the talking.

Bowel cancer is Australia’s deadliest cancer for people aged 25-44.

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Thank you to our advocates Rachel, Jake, Nina, Kin and Anthony

With just 3 weeks until #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth , look no further than our latest Awareness Month social tiles and our newly developed #CallOnCanberra social tiles, which along with other awareness, advocacy and fundraising resources can be found here:
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A sneak preview of our latest awareness campaign, launching very soon.

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Behind the scenes of our new awareness campaign… launching soon. #BowelCancer is Australia’s deadliest cancer for people aged 25-44. #BowelCancer Australia #Never2Young