What is known? Many strategies have been tried to increase participation in programs such as the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, with only modest success. Little is known about what the most effective techniques are to change behaviour when it…
What is known? Bowel cancer screening saves lives. When detected early, before noticeable symptoms start to show, bowel cancer can be successfully treated over 90% of the time. For this reason, the Australian government distributes home bowel cancer screening kits…
What is known? When bowel cancer is detected via the Australian National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) it can be diagnosed and treated early. This means the cancer is 50% less likely to be fatal, compared to when it is…
What is known? Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world. The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program sends out home bowel cancer screening test kit to people between 50 and 74 years old. However, participation…
What is known? Participation in Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) can enable earlier detection and treatment of bowel cancer, resulting in better outcomes. However, bowel screening participation remains low. This study describes small-area and broad geographical patterns in…
What is known? The success of cancer screening programs, such as the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) in Australia, depends on public participation. However, currently less than half of the number of people invited to the program return their…
What is known? Bowel cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths, but if detected early it is highly treatable. The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program sends out bowel cancer screening kits in the mail to Australians aged…
A benign condition that causes inflammation of the bowel.
When the bowel is blocked and waste matter cannot pass through easily.
Cancer of the large bowel; also known as colorectal cancer, colon cancer or rectal cancer.