The Colorectal Foundation was established to raise awareness through public education of colorectal disease and disorders and was established through the generosity of patron Mr Harry Triguboff AO.
- Bowel Cancer is Preventable
- Around 4,600 Australians die from bowel cancer each year – that’s 80 people every week
- Bowel Cancer KILLS MORE Australians than Breast and Prostate Cancer
- Bowel cancer is the most common cancer affecting both men and women in Australia
- There are over 13,000 new cases of bowel cancer diagnosed in Australia each year
- Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer (after lung cancer)
- Symptoms may include bleeding, change in bowel habits, pain, constipation or diarrhoea
- However, symptoms usually only appear once the disease has progressed making full recovery uncertain
- Early detection through ideal screening can eliminate the risk of Bowel Cancer.
- Even if Bowel cancer has already developed, 9 out of 10 bowel cancers can be successfully treated.
- Bowel Cancer is Preventable
For more information on Bowel Cancer visit there website www.getscreened.com.au
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