Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world, and it is the second highest cause of cancer death in Australia. If detected early, bowel cancer can be successfully treated in more than 90% of cases. A bowel cancer screening test can detect changes in the bowel long before you would notice any symptoms.
Australia has a National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. People aged 45–74 are eligible for a free home test kit every two years. The Program sends out free home test kits every two years to eligible Australians aged 50–74 and people aged 45–49 can request a free home test kit.
“I thought I was incredibly fit and healthy, so bowel cancer never crossed my mind.”
