Australians aged 45-49 can now opt-in to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP).

TWO PLACES LEFT: Registrations close end of day 11 July 2024 for the Hike For Health.

In October 2024, we’re challenging ourselves to climb the mountainous Annapurna in Nepal, and we want you to join us!

Over nine days, lose yourself in the majestic vistas of the Himalayas, the charm of traditional teahouses, the fluttering vibrancy of prayer flags, and the rich tapestry of Nepali culture. Renowned as one of the world's premier trekking destinations, this region promises an experience like no other.

Your participation in this challenge isn't just about conquering mountains – it's about conquering obstacles so everyone affected by bowel cancer can live their best life.

Bowel Cancer Australia has launched the Never2Young CPD series, a range of GP educational activities to help overcome perceived age bias by people under age 50 diagnosed with bowel cancer.

The series was developed in response to requests from early-onset bowel cancer advocates and recent Australian research which cited the mounting imperative for GPs to receive more information and clinical guidance on early-onset bowel cancer specific diagnosis.

Limited clinical awareness of early-onset bowel cancer presents a challenge for young people seeking diagnosis, that can have life-changing consequences, which the charity aims to overcome through the launch of this important GP education resource.

Early-onset bowel cancer patients differ from late-onset bowel cancer patients in their diagnostic trajectories; time to diagnosis can be 60% longer with a greater number of missed diagnostic opportunities, and younger people are more likely to be diagnosed in later stages of the disease.

Late-stage diagnosis increases the likelihood of aggressive treatment with physical, psychosocial, and quality of life outcomes that are uniquely challenging for this under-50 patient population, especially with regards to fertility and ostomy management.

The series includes two interactive virtual clinics based on patient lived experiences representative of two age groups: people aged under 30 and people aged 30 to 49.

We are excited to announce that Bowel Cancer Australia and Icon Cancer Centre - Australia are helping to further close the care gap across Australia, with four new Specialist Bowel Care Nurses appointed at Icon Cancer Centres in the following locations:

• Revesby, New South Wales
• Mackay, Queensland
• Windsor Gardens, South Australia
• Hobart, Tasmania

Bowel Cancer Australia is committed to providing more bowel cancer patients with the care they deserve, as close to home as possible, so they can live their best lives.

Watch this space for more specialist Bowel Care Nurse appointments over the coming months.

These appointments were made possible through the support of Dry July fundraisers and donations, and funding from the Dry July Foundation.

On behalf of Bowel Cancer Australia, a huge thank you for supporting our signature awareness and fundraising event ~ Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2024.

Thanks to your donations, fundraising, and efforts championing our Annual Giving Day, you helped us to exceed our target!

We extend our thanks for passionately spreading the word in your local community, sharing your lived experiences, advocating for our Never2Young agenda, raising awareness of bowel cancer and championing for change through #CallOnCanberra2024

We would also like to acknowledge those donors who continue to support our work yet choose to remain anonymous.

The success of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and Red Apple Day would not have been possible without your generosity.