Your stories
Sally's story
I thought I was really fit and well when I woke up one morning with a stomach ache - my bowel had burst from a tumour - I had just turned 44. Six years on, I have had metastatic disease four times, in my pelvis and in my lung. I have had numerous operations and different chemotherapy regimes. While my prognosis is very poor, I feel blessed indeed to have lasted this long and to have turned 50, my doctors are amazed I have made it this far. I have had the most incredible support and I am a positive person but it hasn't been an easy road. When I think that such a simple screen can save others from going through what I have - I want to make a lot of noise!
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:
John Clarke [452kb mp3]
Barry Crocker [1.1MB mp3]
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