Young-onset bowel cancer: Amplifying the patient voice
 
Australians living with, or at risk of, young-onset bowel cancer often encounter obstacles in accessing timely referral and diagnosis.

“I paid for a colonoscopy because my doctor said I would wait 8 months in the public system,” shared Ellen, who was diagnosed with young-onset bowel cancer age 38.

Join Ellen, Sophie, Adam, Darren, Rob and Jessica as they share their personal experiences, challenges encountered, and barriers that need addressing to successfully navigate the healthcare system as young-onset bowel cancer patients.

Session 1 of the Breaking Down the Barriers webinar series: Amplifying the patient voice will be held on Thursday, 24 February at 11:30PM AEST and registration is free.

Young-onset bowel cancer: Efforts and challenges to improving patient care
 
"I want GPs to be more aware of the risk of young-onset bowel cancer, I want patients to know about their own tumour DNA and biomarkers so they can advocate for themselves, and we need more access to timely colonoscopies," said Dr Michelle Chen.
 
Michelle’s husband, Sean, died in 2021 from bowel cancer, aged 36.
 
Join Michelle, Sally, Amanda, Nicole, Graham and Jeanne as they discuss how the healthcare system can improve across the care continuum – addressing gaps and breaking down barriers to better meet the needs of young-onset bowel cancer patients.
 
Session 2 of the Breaking Down the Barriers webinar series: Efforts and challenges to improving patient care webinar will be held on Thursday, 24 February at 1:30PM AEST and registration is free.

Are you a kick ass woman living with or beyond bowel cancer, or do you have a female family member or friend that is?

In celebration of International Women’s Day (8 March), Bowel Cancer Australia raises awareness of bowel cancer in women and shares empowering stories from Aussie women who are kicking bowel cancer’s ass.

It is a common misconception that bowel cancer is an old man’s disease. Yet the reality is, bowel cancer affects women of all ages, and almost half of all people diagnosed with bowel cancer in Australia each year are women.

Find out how you can share your story, join our campaign to increase awareness of bowel cancer in women, show your support for the growing number of people living with or beyond bowel cancer - and help us kick bowel cancer’s ass!