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Support Bowel Cancer Australia to help save lives and to improve the health and wellbeing of people living with bowel cancer. Helpline 1800 727 336

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"On the 6th April 2023, in a tiny curtained off cubicle in the chaotic ED my life changed. I received a shock diagnosis of bowel cancer which I later learned had spread to my liver and lymph nodes. I now live with the BRAF V600e mutation of Stage IV bowel cancer. I’m generally

"On the 6th April 2023, in a tiny curtained off cubicle in the chaotic ED my life changed.  I received a shock diagnosis of bowel cancer which I later learned had spread to my liver and lymph nodes.

I now live with the BRAF V600e mutation of Stage IV bowel cancer.

I’m generally
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"In the July I had a bowel movement and didn’t make it to the toilet in time. This scared me enough to make an appointment to see my GP. She ordered bloods and a colonoscopy. The bloods came back showing low iron but nothing else sinister. I had a colonoscopy on the 7th of

"In the July I had a bowel movement and didn’t make it to the toilet in time. This scared me enough to make an appointment to see my GP. She ordered bloods and a colonoscopy. The bloods came back showing low iron but nothing else sinister. I had a colonoscopy on the 7th of
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"I was diagnosed with Stage 2 bowel cancer at age 40. The diagnosis was a life altering moment, especially as a parent of young children, and it is still incredibly difficult to talk about it. However, awareness of early onset bowel cancer is vitally important as incidence of

"I was diagnosed with Stage 2 bowel cancer at age 40. 

The diagnosis was a life altering moment, especially as a parent of young children, and it is still incredibly difficult to talk about it. However, awareness of early onset bowel cancer is vitally important as incidence of
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"I found out I had bowel cancer on January 7th 2025 after a scope/colonoscopy. I had been suffering with upper abdomen pain since June 2024 and thought it was a food intolerance and when that test came back negative, I just thought it would go away.   Come November, and I had my

"I found out I had bowel cancer on January 7th 2025 after a scope/colonoscopy. I had been suffering with upper abdomen pain since June 2024 and thought it was a food intolerance and when that test came back negative, I just thought it would go away. 
 
Come November, and I had my
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"In May 2022, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer. Yep — the big one. Life instantly became a swirl of hospital gowns, scans, chemo, radiation, bowel reconstruction, and… perhaps the most humbling challenge of all: learning how to poo again (because apparently, your bowels

"In May 2022, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer. Yep — the big one. Life instantly became a swirl of hospital gowns, scans, chemo, radiation, bowel reconstruction, and… perhaps the most humbling challenge of all: learning how to poo again (because apparently, your bowels
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“I was diagnosed with bowel cancer at 29. Before my diagnosis I was super healthy and active. I was hiking every morning with my dog, riding to work, getting to the gym regularly and volunteering with my local CFS. I didn’t drink alcohol and I don't think I ticked a single box on

“I was diagnosed with bowel cancer at 29. Before my diagnosis I was super healthy and active. I was hiking every morning with my dog, riding to work, getting to the gym regularly and volunteering with my local CFS. I didn’t drink alcohol and I don't think I ticked a single box on
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"I never expected to be writing this. One minute I was juggling yoga classes, Zumba sessions, school runs, clinical placements, and full-time study as a Midwifery student, and the next… I was hearing the words ‘you have bowel cancer.’ I was 45 years old when I was diagnosed -

"I never expected to be writing this. One minute I was juggling yoga classes, Zumba sessions, school runs, clinical placements, and full-time study as a Midwifery student, and the next… I was hearing the words ‘you have bowel cancer.’ 

I was 45 years old when I was diagnosed -
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"After two years of what I thought was a dairy intolerance I was finally sent for a colonoscopy in January 2020. The prep was a breeze and not what I was expecting from all of the horror stories I heard and read. Not long after my husband appeared, and the doctor followed

"After two years of what I thought was a dairy intolerance I was finally sent for a colonoscopy in January 2020. The prep was a breeze and not what I was expecting from all of the horror stories I heard and read.

Not long after my husband appeared, and the doctor followed
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Did you hear?! There are only THREE SLEEPS until Dry July 2025 kicks off! ⏰🎉 31 days without alcohol to raise money for Aussies affected by bowel cancer... are you up for the challenge? It only takes two minutes to sign up! Head to dryjuly.com/beneficiaries/… to register, and

Did you hear?! There are only THREE SLEEPS until Dry July 2025 kicks off! ⏰🎉

31 days without alcohol to raise money for Aussies affected by bowel cancer... are you up for the challenge?

It only takes two minutes to sign up!

Head to dryjuly.com/beneficiaries/… to register, and
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DRY JULY STARTS IN THREE SLEEPS! "I Dry July in memory of my son Andrew who died aged 30 after a nine-month battle with Stage 4 bowel cancer. Also to raise funds to fight cancer, so that we can get closer to a cure so that my grandsons won’t have to go through the pain and

DRY JULY STARTS IN THREE SLEEPS! "I Dry July in memory of my son Andrew who died aged 30 after a  nine-month battle with Stage 4 bowel cancer. Also to raise funds to fight cancer, so that we can get closer to a cure so that my grandsons won’t have to go through the pain and
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Have you got your team of sober sidekicks yet? Taking on the challenge can be easier if you've got some sober sidekicks by your side. Not only will you keep each other motivated (and dry!) for the month, but together, you'll feel amazing knowing you're raising important funds

Have you got your team of sober sidekicks yet?

Taking on the challenge can be easier if you've got some sober sidekicks by your side. Not only will you keep each other motivated (and dry!) for the month, but together, you'll feel amazing knowing you're raising important funds
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“I have signed up for my 5th year of Dry July in support of Bowel Cancer Australia. This year I have started a team called The Fizz Free Friends. Bowel Cancer Australia is a charity that is very close to my heart. Unfortunately, bowel cancer has impacted our family over the past

“I have signed up for my 5th year of Dry July in support of Bowel Cancer Australia. This year I have started a team called The Fizz Free Friends.

Bowel Cancer Australia is a charity that is very close to my heart. Unfortunately, bowel cancer has impacted our family over the past
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Do you have two minutes? Because that's all you need to sign up for Dry July in support of Bowel Cancer Australia! There's only ONE SLEEP until July, so now's the time to sign up for the alcohol-free challenge that will have you doing something great for your health as well as

Do you have two minutes? Because that's all you need to sign up for Dry July in support of Bowel Cancer Australia!

There's only ONE SLEEP until July, so now's the time to sign up for the alcohol-free challenge that will have you doing something great for your health as well as
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It may be the last day of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month for 2025, but it is not too late to get involved and help make real change happen. Let's fill X with Bowel Cancer Awareness Ribbons and red apples for the last day of June! With one day left in the month there’s still time

It may be the last day of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month for 2025, but it is not too late to get involved and help make real change happen.

Let's fill X with Bowel Cancer Awareness Ribbons and red apples for the last day of June!

With one day left in the month there’s still time
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DRY JULY STARTS IN ONE SLEEP! "In November 2024 my big brother Brad sadly lost his 4-year battle with bowel cancer at the very young age of 38. Brad was our superhero and deserved more. Dry July is a great way for people to make a small sacrifice for a good cause and raise

DRY JULY STARTS IN ONE SLEEP! "In November 2024 my big brother Brad sadly lost his 4-year battle with bowel cancer at the very young age of 38.

Brad was our superhero and deserved more.

Dry July is a great way for people to make a small sacrifice for a good cause and raise
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Every bowel cancer patient deserves to have access to a dedicated Bowel Care Nurse. Dry July starts today - it only takes two minutes to sign up! Join the challenge now here - dryjuly.com/beneficiaries/… - and help create a better life for people affected by bowel cancer. Bowel

Every bowel cancer patient deserves to have access to a dedicated Bowel Care Nurse.

Dry July starts today - it only takes two minutes to sign up! Join the challenge now here -  dryjuly.com/beneficiaries/… - and help create a better life for people affected by bowel cancer.
 
Bowel
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DRY JULY STARTS TODAY “I've been fundraising every year in honour of my Dad, Darren, who had bowel cancer. He beat it the first time, unfortunately it returned and ultimately claimed his life. He fought bravely and without complaint for a long time. He was the rock of our family,

DRY JULY STARTS TODAY “I've been fundraising every year in honour of my Dad, Darren, who had bowel cancer. He beat it the first time, unfortunately it returned and ultimately claimed his life. He fought bravely and without complaint for a long time. He was the rock of our family,