Bowel Cancer

Community Partner

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  Bowel Cancer Australia

  Did you know that bowel cancer is the second biggest cancer killer in Australia? It is estimated that one in 13 people will develop bowel cancer in their lifetime. So chances are you or someone you know will be affected by this disease. Screening using a faecal immunochemical test (FIT) is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of bowel cancer as it can help detect pre-cancerous polyps, known as adenomas, for removal during colonoscopy or cancer in its earliest stages when it is easier to treat and cure. Learn more about the FIT, early signs and symptoms, and treatments.

Community Contributors

Dr Andrew Sutherland

Colorectal Surgeon

Dr Simon Benstock

Gastroenterologist

Dr Mark Muhlmann

Colorectal Specialist

Find Health Professionals

These health professionals are relevant to Bowel Cancer:

• Colorectal Surgeons (Bowel)

• Medical Oncologists (Cancer Specialists)

• Radiologists (Nuclear Medicine)

Empowering Australians to make better health choices

Frequently Asked Questions

• What do I need to know about caring for someone with bowel cancer?

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• What are the survival rates of someone with bowel cancer?

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• If detected what is the prognosis of bowel cancer?

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• What are the common bowel cancer symptoms to look out for?

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• What test can I do to detect bowel cancer?

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• Is there a difference between bowel, colorectal and colon cancer?

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• What is bowel cancer? (also known as colorectal or colon cancer)?

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• Is blood in the stool a symptom of cancer of the bowel?

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• Is bowel cancer hereditary?