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Bowel cancer is now one of the most common internal
malignancies in Australia. One in 20 Australians will
develop cancer of the large bowel during their lifetime, but
this increases to 1 in 10 in particular groups of "higher
than average risk" individuals. Bowel cancer is uncommon
under the age of 40 but the incidence increases
progressively after this age. Recent studies suggest that
this cancer can be prevented in the majority of cases, if
individuals at higher than average risk enter a Prevention
Programme.
The Bowel Cancer Prevention Programme was founded by a
group of Gastroenterologists, who have been involved in
matters relating to the prevention of bowel cancer for over
15 years. This Prevention Programme provides knowledge about
bowel cancer, methods of prevention and an opportunity for
individuals to minimize their risk of developing this
disease.
The Bowel Cancer Prevention Programme works with
institutions, unions, community based groups, superannuation
funds and insurance companies to give their members
information about bowel cancer and how to prevent it. Now,
we are offering this information to the general public,
whereby an invitation will be extended to individuals to
participate in our community based Bowel Cancer Education
and Prevention Programme. Simple steps, including dietary
ones, may be all that is required to minimize the risk of
this disease in you and your family. |