Tomorrow (Monday, 1 June) marks the beginning of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - Bowel Cancer Australia’s signature event to raise awareness of Australia’s second deadliest cancer.
This year Bowel Cancer Australia reflects upon 25 years of impact as the leading national voice on bowel cancer, consistently championing what matters most to people impacted, and empowering everyone to live their best life.
Early-onset (diagnosed under age 50) – a new disease demanding a new paradigm?
• 1,884 people diagnosed with bowel cancer each year are under age 50 (12.6%).
• Bowel cancer is the deadliest cancer for people aged 25-54.
• Australia now has the highest rates of early-onset bowel cancer in the world.
• The risk of diagnosis before the age of 40 has more than doubled since the year 2000.
• Latest international research foreshadows a doubling of early-onset bowel cancer rates every 20 years if current trends continue
Bowel cancer facts
• 14,904 Australians are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year.
• Bowel cancer is Australia’s second deadliest cancer.
• Bowel cancer is almost 99% treatable if detected in the earliest stage.
• 163,000+ Australians are living with or beyond bowel cancer.
Bowel cancer symptoms
The signs and symptoms of bowel cancer can include:
Blood in your poo
Obvious change in your bowel habit
Weight loss you can’t explain
Extreme tiredness for no reason
Lump or swelling in your abdomen
Our collaboration with Kleenex helps Aussies use their toilet time wisely. Across the country, Kleenex packs will include a ‘check your pooʼ reminder and dedicated poocheck.com.au support hub – helping to raise awareness of bowel cancer symptoms and encouraging Australians to take action.
About us:
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Bowel Cancer Australia’s signature event to raise awareness of Australia’s second deadliest cancer & funds for the leading community-funded charity dedicated to championing what matters most to people impacted by bowel cancer and empowering everyone affected to live their best life. Since 2014 Bowel Cancer Australia has been the leading voice in raising awareness and advocating for early-onset bowel cancer through the #Never2Young initiative; our annual activation, Call on Canberra; and a lowering of the screening age.
Contact details:
Stephanie Bansemer-Brown
Marketing and Publicity Manager
0412 915 797
