BOWEL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
STARTS TODAY!
Bowel Cancer Australia’s signature event raising awareness of
Australia’s second deadliest cancer and funds for Australia’s leading community-funded national charity.
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Helpline: 1800 727 336 (SCREEN) |
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For an interview with a medical expert or patient contact:
Stephanie Bansemer-Brown – Bowel Cancer Australia
[email protected] | 0412 915 797
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