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Bowel Cancer
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 | Bowel cancer is the most common internal cancer in Australia, and the second most common cause of cancer death. Professor Finlay Macrae talks about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. |
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 | The lining of the colon is a prime location for the development and growth of small polyps or tumours. Polyps are often benign, but can also be malignant. |
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 | Bowel cancer is more common in older people. They are not usually diagnosed early, unless they are found by chance, screening or surveillance colonoscopy. |
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 | Speaking from experience: patients with bowel cancer talk about how they get through low periods. |
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