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News: Cancer Council campaign breaks the silence on bowel cancer

…over 50 who currently fall outside the target group, or anyone concerned about bowel cancer, should talk to their GP about bowel cancer screening. More information about the Cancer Council advertisement is available at https://www.bowelcancer.org.au. More information about Cancer Council…

Blog: “Anyone can get it” – Nat’s Stage 4 Bowel Cancer Journey

When single mum of two, Nat Hunter, went to the emergency room with stomach pains in February 2023, the last thing she expected was to be told she had bowel cancer. Like most young people, Nat had no idea bowel

News: Breast, bowel survival gap significant in small areas

…its kind, examining changes in breast and bowel cancer survival across 478 geographical areas in Queensland over a period of 11 years (2001-2011). Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said breast and bowel cancer were two of the most common…

News: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: What are the symptoms and how can you prevent it?

…Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about bowel cancer, prevent the disease and detect it early. Bowel cancer, or colorectal cancer, refers to tumours that develop in the large bowel (colon or rectum). Generally, bowel cancers develop from polyps, which…

News: High intensity exercise improves the health of bowel cancer survivors

…findings may lead to clinically meaningful improvements in bowel cancer prognosis.” 47 bowel cancer survivors participated in the study, which found 12 sessions of high intensity exercise completed over four weeks was significantly more effective than moderate intensity exercise. The…

News: Patient preferences, region linked to bowel cancer survival

…report to help raise awareness of bowel cancer this month. “The review found patients with bowel cancer in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia had a poorer survival rate and experienced less optimal clinical management than those living in…

News: Cancer Council campaign breaks the silence on bowel cancer

…over 50 who currently fall outside the target group, or anyone concerned about bowel cancer, should talk to their GP about bowel cancer screening. More information about the Cancer Council advertisement is available at www.bowelcancer.org.au. More information about Cancer Council…

facial nerve

A major nerve in the skull that controls muscle movement in the face. It runs through the parotid salivary gland.

ulcerative colitis

A benign bowel disease that may increase the risk of bowel cancer….

ileum

The lowest section of the small bowel; transfers waste to the large bowel.