Your stories

Ian's story

I am 78 with no obvious symptoms of bowel cancer. Because of publicity I had an FOBT late last year which showed blood in one sample. A colonoscopy revealed a large polyp associated with cancer in an early stage. Surgery in early January to remove the affected bowel was successful, I did not need chemotherapy, and am now back to good health. Thank God I had the test and I shudder to think what would have been the situation if I had waited until obvious symptoms developed.

40 of 136 stories

We asked Australians affected by bowel cancer to share their experience. Many of the stories they shared have been featured in our campaign album, copies of which have been sent to every Member of Parliament across Australia. Click here to view the Get Behind Bowel Screening campaign album (3.32MB PDF)

Have you been affected by bowel cancer?

By sharing your experience you can help Cancer Council raise awareness of bowel cancer and the importance of free screening for everyone over 50.

We are keen to hear from anyone who has been affected directly or indirectly by bowel cancer. This can include patients, friends, family, carers and health professionals.

And if you feel the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program has had an impact on your life, we would especially like to hear from you.

John Clarke and Barry Crocker back the Get Behind Bowel Screening campaign. Listen to their radio announcements here:
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