Bowel Cancer Australia eNews: We can't do this without your help - so a huge thank you!

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Having recently passed my 4-year "cancer-versary" it has given me a chance to reflect; not only on my own treatment pathway but also how much the early-onset landscape has changed.

I was diagnosed back in October of 2019, three days before turning 40, with Stage 4 bowel cancer with lymph node involvement and 20+ liver metastases. At the time I thought I was such an outlier as I had always viewed bowel cancer as an old person's disease. My interactions with my medical team including colorectal surgeon, GP, and oncologist further supported the fact that I was "unlucky”, and I was told multiple times in the lead up to my diagnosis that I was too young for bowel cancer. Only now are we realising the alarming increase in incidence of early-onset bowel cancer, with 1 in 9 cases under 50 years of age.

During December it's the perfect time to support Bowel Cancer Australia's Christmas Appeal to raise much needed funds to be allocated towards research into early-onset bowel cancer. No doubt with a renewed research focus, broader screening programs and endorsement from State and Federal governments we will make a big impact on improved treatment pathways, advancements in bowel cancer prevention strategies and better overall patient outcomes and quality of life. I'm sure you will all agree — a cause worth fighting for!

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Bowel Cancer Australia this Christmas to help build a path towards a cure.

MAKE AN ONLINE DONATION HERE

NRL player, Chad Townsend has been a passionate supporter of Bowel Cancer Australia and the charity's Decembeard | Decembhair campaign since his mother-in-law, Gail was diagnosed in 2012.

Sadly she passed away from the disease in 2020, but Chad talks with Stephanie about Gail's tenacity and never-give-up attitude that continues to inspire him to live his best life.

Listen NOW or access it wherever you usually get your podcasts.

For our hairy heroes who have signed up for Decembeard | Decembhair 2023, a very big thank you for your support. We hope everything is going wonderfully well with your awareness and fundraising efforts.

Are you feeling up to a hairy challenge this December? With half of the month left, you still have time to join the hair-wagon. Sign up here now.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE NOW

LAST CHANCE to enter to win - entries close at 8PM!

Go in the draw to win a $250,000 Prize Package and hundreds of other prizes.

With $5 from every raffle ticket donated directly to Bowel Cancer Australia, it is a Win-Win.

⁠Simply get your Play For Purpose ticket before 08:00pm AEST 14 December 2023. Click here to purchase your raffle ticket today using Bowel Cancer Australia’s dedicated Play For Purpose.

PURCHASE A RAFFLE TICKET HERE NOW

Christmas time offers a gift of hope for the future – one where more families can stay together for longer celebrating special occasions together.

But the festive season can also be a challenging time.

You or a loved one may have received a recent diagnosis or are living with bowel cancer. Christmas can also be a time of memories of someone you care about who has sadly passed away.

For any number of reasons, it is ok if Christmas isn’t the merriest time of year, and the Bowel Cancer Australia team is here for you.

Including Bowel Care Nurses, Bowel Care Nutritionists, Bowel Care Oncology Social Workers and our many essential support services uniquely designed for bowel cancer patients and their families.

SUPPORT FOR YOU THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

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From all the team at Bowel Cancer Australia, we wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

As the year draws to a close, we're also sending a big shout out to all of our incredible supporters.

Bowel Cancer Australia is dedicated to championing what matters most to people impacted by bowel cancer and empowering everyone affected to live their best life.

We can't do this without your help - so a huge thank you.

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