It starts with you!
The needs of bowel cancer patients in Australia have been ignored for too long.
Patients feel they have the 'wrong cancer' due to a lack of dedicated support services and low awareness of the disease.
Help shift public perceptions and shape healthcare policies at a state/territory and federal level that affect over 153,000 people living with or beyond bowel cancer.
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Propose new uses for existing medicines via the Medicines Repurposing Program (MRP), which has been created to expand treatment options and improve health outcomes for Australians.
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Every lived experience is unique and powerful. Let your local MP or Senator know what issues you are facing and why you believe they need to do more for people living with bowel cancer.
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Become a Champion for Change! Join Bowel Cancer Australia’s nationwide network of committed advocates and help make an impact.
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Have you had a colonoscopy recently? Provide feedback on the procedure and share your patient-reported experience.
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Help your healthcare team detect problems early, address side effects quickly and develop a care plan that supports your specific needs. Become an active participant in your treatment and care.
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Help shape the future of prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment and care for young people affected by bowel cancer. Never assume.
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Cancer treatment is time sensitive. Stage migration is a potential complication of delayed cancer treatment due to COVID-19.
