June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Supporting Australians Affected by Bowel Cancer
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he month of June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, promoting prevention, early detection, and research.
Each year, bowel cancer claims the lives of approximately 5,336 people in Australia, but when detected early, it is one of the most treatable cancers. The disease does not discriminate, affecting men and women of all ages.
A simple way for the community to show support is by purchasing a virtual apple for awareness online.
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, which began on 1 June 2021, is an annual giving day organised by Bowel Cancer Australia.
The organisation’s apple logo carries an important message about bowel health. The apple represents digestive health, and its core contains a star, symbolising the benefits of a healthy bowel and the fight against bowel cancer.
There are several symptoms of bowel cancer, including, changes in bowel habits or stool appearance, blood in the stool or mucus, frequent pain, and cramps, or lumps, bloating, tiredness, or unexplained weight loss.
Not everyone diagnosed with bowel cancer experiences symptoms. This makes early screening one of the most effective ways to detect or prevent the disease. If symptoms persist for more than two weeks, it is important to consult a medical practitioner.
Early detection is critical because of the serious nature of bowel cancer. Screening is offered to Australians aged 50–74, with mail kits distributed to those eligible. You can register by calling 1800 555 494.
The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program also supports those aged 75–84 who have not previously received a kit or screening. Once a screening kit is sent, participants can complete and return a combination of tests.
Health professionals, Cancer Council services, and community programs provide ongoing support for individuals undergoing screening, treatment, and aftercare. If you live in regional Queensland or have a qualifying medical condition, you may be eligible to receive a free kit, contact Cancer Council for more information.
For general enquiries or support, you can call 13 11 20, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm.
Bowel cancer affects not only the individual diagnosed but also their family, carers, and friends. As Australia’s second deadliest cancer, raising awareness, encouraging conversations, and promoting early detection are vital.
Let us all come together as a community this June to promote bowel cancer awareness, support those affected, and help save lives through education and early detection.
Kelly Amanda Lee | Reborn the Rose
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JUNE IS BOWEL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
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HE month of June is Bowel Cancer awareness month by promoting prevention, early detection, and research.
Each year bowel cancer claims the lives of approximately 5,336 people in Australia but found early is one of the most treatable cancers. The disease does not discriminate and affects men and women regardless of age.
A simple way as a community to show support is to purchase a virtual apple for awareness online.
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, the 1st of June 2021 is an annual giving day for Bowel Cancer Australia.
The Bowel Cancer Australia’s apple logo signifies an important message around bowel screening, apple represents digestive health and the core contains a star. The health benefits of a human bowel and the core shape that helps fight bowel cancer.
The shape of the renewed the womb is no longer affecting the apple health.
There are many symptoms of bowel cancer such as change in bowel habits, change of appearance, loss of blood frequent pain, cramps, lump, shape in appearance, signs of blood near the stool or mucus, bloating, tiredness and loss of weight.
These symptoms may not necessarily be bowel related as other not everyone diagnosed has symptoms, early screening is one of the most effective ways to detect a cancer or prevent the development of the disease through early diagnosis.
If symptoms persist it is important to seek a medical practitioner if these continue for more than two weeks.
Early detection and screening are important because of the nature of bowel cancer and the rising 100% aged 50–74.
You can register by calling 1800 555 494, bowel screening has been offered since the age of 50 with mail kits distributed to those eligible for screening.
Awareness and prevention also includes the conversation of those who are affected by the condition. Family, carers, friends, and friends of the person who is affected are impacted also.
Part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program will see those aged 75–84 who have not received a kit or screening can call the program to register.
Once you are sent the screening kit, you can return a combination of tests.
The program is where people register Cancer Council which can assist with screening and can refer to a service.
Another service that can provide support is Cancer Council which will help those referred into the bowel screening and into the community with aftercare, treatment and follow-up.
If you are living in regional Queensland or live with a qualifying medical condition you may be eligible to receive a free kit and can call the Cancer Council to receive information.
There is a direct link between health professionals and you can call 13 11 20 from Monday to Friday 9:00am–5pm.
Bowel Cancer is Australia’s second deadliest cancer so let us as a community promote Bowel Cancer awareness this June.
Roborn the Rose