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Bowel Cancer

Screening for bowel cancer

Bowel cancer screening 

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.
» Watch a video about bowel cancer screening.

3D animation on colon cancer

Colon cancer

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.
» Watch an animation about colon cancer.

How is bowel cancer diagnosed?

Bowel cancer

Bowel cancer is more common in older people. They are not usually diagnosed early, unless they are found by chance, screening or surveillance colonoscopy.
» Read more about bowel cancer.

Living with bowel cancer: a patient’s perspective

Bowel cancer

Speaking from experience: patients with bowel cancer talk about how they get through low periods.
» Watch a video about living with bowel cancer.
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