Drawing on her decades of experience Professor Winship provides practical information to help unpack the complexities of genetics that empowers people to make informed decisions.

“What we do is about empowering people, trying to prevent predictable complications and keep healthy people healthy and genomics, genetic testing, genetic counselling, risk assessment and risk management are the cornerstones of that kind of preventative strategy.”

Professor Winship discusses approaching genetics in a wholistic way and the importance of informed consent and the role genetic counsellors play in ensuring everyone understands, and is comfortable with the process.

“The most important part of what we do is to be person focused – in genetics we extend this to the family.'

“Without this treatment I would not be here. Immunotherapy as a cancer treatment is the way of the future. It should be the gold standard. It should be the frontline treatment for all cancer patients moving forward.” - Taylor

Taylor discusses the difficulties she faced as an early-onset bowel cancer patient living regionally, as well as the barriers associated with accessing a clinical trial, and the importance of this treatment being listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Issues like perimenopause and menopause can have overlapping symptoms, making it challenging to identify what’s truly going on.

"Bowel cancer buddies", Kat and Kristin, sit down with Stephanie to dive into a candid conversation about all things "poop".

"Women have complex body systems that deserve careful attention. Don’t place women in the too hard basket.” - Kristin.

With a blend of positivity and humour, Kat and Kristin encourage women to get comfortable with their bodies and their bowels.

This informative chat with Bowel Care Nurse, Fiona, and Psychosocial Support, Hannah, discusses the importance of supportive care and provides a snapshot of the pivotal role Bowel Cancer Australia’s Specialist Telehealth Support Services can play throughout the care continuum.

“Let people with experience walk with you so you can focus on living as well as you can during treatment. We help you fit cancer into your life not fit your life into cancer.” ~ Hannah

From stoma management and how to treat side effects, to emotional and peer-to-peer support, Fiona and Hannah share their wealth of experience as they help patients find their new normal.

The benefits of exercise are well documented. Bowel Care Exercise Physiologist, Kailey, provides tips to help keep you motivated before, during and after treatment.

Joining Kailey on this episode is bowel cancer advocate, Jon, who shares his lived experience and discusses how exercise empowered him to take control of his diagnosis and the positive impacts on his mental wellbeing.

“Being able to exercise gave me a sense of control back … and the benefits were not just physical, the mental health benefits have also been enormous.” – Jon.

Jemima shares her lived experience and explains how Jo empowered her to implement some small changes that have enabled her to navigate her “new” normal, returning to work and travelling abroad.

An episode where Jo and Jemima discuss easy to implement nutritional tips that can assist with sustainable lifestyle changes.

“I trusted Jo’s expertise and advice, and she gave me the confidence to jump straight in, and the results started to show immediately. There is no way I could have done this without her guidance.” - Jemima

Both long-time supporters of Bowel Cancer Australia’s Decembeard campaign, Josh and Ant discuss the positive impact of honouring their friend and brother through their fundraising initiatives and urge others to have the conversation around bowel cancer awareness.

“If you tell one person, it’s like a tree as each person shares the message, the tree continues to sprout.” ~ Josh

This episode is a heartwarming nod to Dean and Mitch, as Ant and Josh honour them both through their fundraising and awareness initiatives.

If you want to raise money in honour of a loved one, please register now at https://decembeard.org.au/

Impacted heavily in the rush-hour of their lives, Jenny and Peter are both deeply passionate about seeing the landscape change for early-onset bowel cancer and discuss the power of the collective voice in making meaningful change.

“I consider attending Call on Canberra a true privilege.” ~ Peter.

New attendee Jenny discusses her surprise at how warmly she was welcomed by politicians.

“I was touched by how embraced we were on the day, being acknowledged in the House was so special and it really cemented the reason we are doing what we are doing and why I became an advocate.” ~ Jenny

A conversation about the importance of sharing your story and how rewarding advocating with authenticity can make a meaningful difference.

In this episode Stephanie chats with childhood friends Sara and Amy, co-founders of Time is Precious, about the impact of losing a loved one to bowel cancer and how they have leant into their youth and desire to give back.

“We are definitely trying to find ways to create a point of difference and because we are young women ourselves, we are aligned with Bowel Cancer Australia’s Never2Young campaign.”

Enthusiastic, driven and passionate, Sara and Amy, share their tips and tricks to a successful fundraiser.

Mark also discusses the burden early-onset bowel cancer on those who are in the rush-hour of their lives – building careers, developing relationships and raising families.

“The increase in early-onset bowel cancer is a major problem. If we knew the WHY then we could perhaps prevent it in the first place. Finding the WHY would be a huge leap.”

Funds raised through Dry July help support the Charity's specialist in-person Bowel Care Nurse Program, which aims to improve equity of access to personalised care and tailored support, allowing more people to access coordinated care closer to home.

“My Dad passed away from bowel cancer aged just 54 and I am raising money to put back into an organisation that supports people going through what we did. We are called the Goldfield Grogstoppers!”  - Justin

A new Dad, Conor explains the impact of losing a loved one on the family and how he keeps his Mum’s memory alive for his son.

“I think about her every day in those quiet moments. I talk about her as if she is still here and that helps keep her alive.” – Conor

From her initial stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis to undergoing a groundbreaking liver transplant, Lucie discusses her roller coaster ride.

“I am lucky to be here. I’m very grateful for that and I want to give back, because people have really given generously to me.”

A strong believer in advocating for your own health, Lucie discusses the importance of seeing a stage 4 cancer diagnosis not as being terminal but managing a chronic illness.

“See yourself as a freelance patient. We care most about ourselves so keep asking questions.”

Lucie’s vivacious brand of humour and honesty is a must listen.

“I became the good luck story of 2022. Instead of dismissing my symptoms due to perimenopause my GP wanted to be thorough and sent me for a CT scan that ultimately revealed stage 2 bowel cancer.”

Danae discusses the importance of a positive outlook and how finding her “tribe” and the bowel cancer community helped her through her diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.

Sooz talks about how (despite being health literate) she was shocked by her diagnosis. 'I just put my stomach pains down to gastro as a result of a recent trip to France, where I consumed good rose and French cheese', and how you must advocate for your own health.

Sooz also chats about the importance of community and how her tribe, 'Soozies Floozies' have helped her navigate her cancer treatment.

Bold in everything she does, Sooz is a breath of fresh air and this chat is a must listen.

On this episode Associate Professor Daniel Buchanan discusses the importance of funding bowel cancer research, his Angel Study and why he is excited about bowel cancer research.

“In my lifetime we can do something to prevent it. . . Cancer is a complex disease and there is much we don’t know but the exciting part is we know the mechanisms for the development of bowel cancer and how to intercept it. We just need to work on who gets that interception.”

Justine talks about the joy of female friendship, her shared love of food with Beth and how the loss of her lifelong friend at such a young age has impacted her and their close-knit group.

“There is something so very special and effortless about a female friendship and I hit the jackpot with Beth. She was always so optimistic and right to the very end she never gave up hope.”

Keeping Beth’s memory alive, Justine is determined in raising awareness of bowel cancer and the red flag signs and symptoms to ensure Beth is never forgotten.

A heartwarming and honest chat about friendship, food and lasting memories.

Joining Kailey on the podcast, bowel cancer patient Jon shares his lived experience and discusses how exercise empowered him to take control of his diagnosis and the positive impacts on his mental wellbeing.

“Being able to exercise gave me a sense a sense of control back ……and the benefits were not just physical; the mental health benefits have also been enormous.” – Jon.

It wasn’t until she advocated for herself that she finally got the answer to her ongoing symptoms – Stage 3 bowel cancer.

'Self-advocacy is my big message - if something doesn’t feel right, look right and you’re not happy with the responses you're receiving, you need to find another option.'

But when he was struggling to complete his normal running regime and feeling tired and exhausted, he decided to see a GP.

After being turned away twice and told it was nothing to be concerned about, Brendan listened to his body and sought a second opinion and was diagnosed with stage 2 bowel cancer aged 38.

Pei talks about her realistic and pragmatic approach to living her life with a terminal illness and how her love of the outdoors keeps her focused on the 'now'.

'I live my life in 9-week cycles – scan to scan – but I am always trying to focus on making the most of the present.'

Pei’s dual role as both patient and health professional provides a unique perspective.

'When you're knocking on deaths door, you think about the important things. I wanted to put something joyous into the world and this is why “Austin” became a positive show.'

In this frank chat Darren talks about the importance of a good support network and the benefit of shared experience and how connecting with others going through a similar experience can help you navigate the big C.

Chatting with Stephanie, Kathryn reminds us that we often fear death because of the unknown; that death is not what is portrayed in Hollywood movies and that we have forgotten about the process of 'ordinary dying'.

Drawing on her decades of experience, Kathryn provides practical tips as well as some tools to be able to navigate the process of death and dying.

To address perceived age bias as outlined in recent research, Bowel Cancer Australia has launched a new resource, the Never2Young CPD series.

Featuring virtual clinics, these educational modules are aimed at helping GP’s identify bowel cancer red flag signs and symptoms in younger patients and assist with the diagnosis and referral pathway.

Dr Sarah Chu talks about the importance of GP’s having a good relationship and listening to their patients and knowing them when they are well.

“As GP’s we care about people.  We want to make a difference. We want a patient’s health span to match their life span with the best quality of life.”

They discuss the brief, the process, and the final result in developing an advertising campaign that resonates with the target audience and delivers on the key message that you are never too young for bowel cancer. 

This engaging chat highlights the importance of the authentic patient voice and demonstrates how through collaboration and professional respect the campaign was able to be elevated at every level.

Upbeat and one to always try and find a silver lining, Jake discusses the importance of letting go of the things you can’t control and maintaining a positive approach despite the tougher moments.

Passionate about raising awareness, Jake talks about the joy of 'finding your tribe' and how engaging with other bowel cancer patients has been a wonderful upside to his cancer diagnosis.

Alisha discusses the importance of knowing your family health history, how to access genetic testing, and the relevant questions to ask when faced with a possible bowel cancer genetic condition.

As a regional patient, Gabrielle discusses the barriers she faced in receiving support with her initial diagnosis, the importance of exercise in her daily life, and how she is learning to navigate ongoing treatment with her new mantra - "to try to be miserable for as little time as possible!"

He talks through his experience dealing with her diagnosis.

In this heartwarming discussion, Angus talks about the importance of positivity, routine and making the most of each and every day with your loved ones.

This episode is a must listen for both children and parents.

Bowel Care Nutritionist, Teresa talks to Stephanie about starting the new year with a fresh approach and getting back to a healthy lifestyle.

'I don’t mind the odd cheat day, but it’s important to get back on track.'

Teresa discusses handy tips and tricks that are easy to implement, so you can recalibrate and kick off the new year with sustainable lifestyle changes.

Sadly she passed away from the disease in 2020, but Chad talks with Stephanie about Gail's tenacity and never-give-up attitude that continues to inspire him to live his best life.

Michael chats with Stephanie about the importance of understanding your body and acting on symptoms.

Bowel cancer was never on Michael’s radar and his shock diagnosis has made him reassess what was important in life.

Diagnosed shortly after the birth of her son, Afroz, like many bowel cancer patients, put her symptoms down to being a new mum. Bowel cancer was not something she even considered.

Remarkably close to their sister, Mehroz and Seemab wanted to honour Afroz’s memory establishing 'Set in September the Label', to raise much needed funds for Bowel Cancer Australia and early-onset bowel cancer.

This episode confronts the heart ache and pain of losing someone so young, but the beauty of letting her memory live on in her son.

Mid-October marks National Carers Week and Nina highlights the importance of recognising your support network and ensuring that carers also take time out to look after themselves.

'I outsource the more difficult areas to ensure I don’t burden my husband and family, giving us the space to take time out to enjoy each other’s company.'

Bowel Cancer Australia thanks and acknowledges Kieren's contribution in creating a powerful voice for change, and our thoughts are with his loved ones.

For Kieren life was near perfect. His snow business was firing in Canada, and he was enjoying the best of both worlds between the snow in Canada and life near the ocean.

However his world came crashing down after a stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis in the heart of the COVID pandemic in 2020. Kieren has now written a book about his diagnosis and talks to Stephanie about how he had wished he had simply done the screening test when it arrived.

“I walked past it constantly and made up every excuse I could think of as to why I didn’t need to do the test. My life could have been so very different had I just done the test!”

He also discusses the importance of being a forceful advocate for your own health and ensuring you surround yourself with like-minded people who are (or have experienced) the same as you. “Getting the right support is everything,” Kieren adds.

In this emotionally raw discussion with Stephanie, Lauren shares her harrowing five years, first losing her mother after a long-term illness, to nursing her father diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer and subsequently losing him to the disease in June 2022, leaving her without any immediate family.

An only child, Lauren’s warmth and kindness shine through as she talks about grieving well before her parents had passed and the coping mechanisms she has developed to ensure she looks after herself.

'Kindness is key. It is so very important to tread gently and be kind to yourself.'

All deeply passionate about driving meaningful change, Nina, Adam and Jacob share their experiences, their conversations with policymakers regarding early-onset bowel cancer and expectations to optimise outcomes for the deadliest cancer for those aged 25-44.

An emotional conversation as they talk about the power of the collective voice, the deep connection with their fellow bowel cancer advocates and the sense of optimism they feel towards a better future for those impacted by early-onset bowel cancer.

'I had to get up every day or I was afraid I may not get up the next day,' said Hollie.

Over 10 years on and now the mother of a toddler, Hollie chats with Stephanie of the struggles she faced around her fertility, both physically and mentally; and the out-of-body experience she felt holding her baby daughter in her arms for the first time.

Hollie also discusses the importance of being an advocate for your own health, respectfully questioning your medical team as you are never too young for bowel cancer.

Only two when Stephanie was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer, Angus delves into how his Mum’s diagnosis impacted their family. In a frank and honest conversation, Stephanie shares her fear of facing a similar fate to her mother, who died from ovarian cancer when she was just 20, and the very real possibility of leaving Angus motherless.

Big believers in the power of positivity and the importance of surrounding yourself with a support network, this warm but powerful conversation between mother and son is a must-listen.

Lynch syndrome is caused by a change in a gene that normally functions to protect a person from getting cancer.

A mutation carriers lifetime risk for bowel or other syndrome cancers is around 70-90% and each of their children has a 50% chance of inheriting the mutation.

'If you have Lynch syndrome don't be discharged (from your medical team) . . . as you need ongoing follow-up well into your 80’s as you are still at risk of getting another bowel cancer in your lifetime', Dr Pachter explains.

Passionate about human-centric care, Dr De Lacavalerie explains the importance of advocating for your own health and understanding that persistent symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain and anaemia that can’t be explained must be checked.

'We tend to rationalise our symptoms as being something else other than bowel cancer, but any blood is not normal and must be investigated'. 

With expertise in intensive care, oncology and stomal therapy, Bowel Cancer Australia’s friendly nurses assist patients, family, friends, and concerned members of the community.

Described as a 'lifeline' by patients and their loved ones, Bowel Cancer Australia’s telenursing service provides patients with access to care and support nationwide.

Emily and Stephanie discuss fertility after a cancer diagnosis, navigating cancer when you are young and single, as well as how family and friends were integral in supporting her through her bowel cancer journey.

An authentic and honest conversation that highlights the importance of not sweating the small stuff and learning to be kind to yourself and others around you.

Abbey shines through as she discusses with Stephanie her husband, Marcus’ shock bowel cancer diagnosis aged just 34 and how they navigated the next 12 months together, making special memories with their very young children before his passing.

Taking strength from Marcus’ positive outlook on life, and the motto of living each day with kindness and gratitude, Abbey is learning to move forward, keeping her husband’s memory alive for her children but forever reserving a small part of her heart for her soul mate.

Anthony and Stephanie discuss the impact of exercise, both physically and mentally, and how early on he decided to find what was within his control and not just control it, but dominate it - 'Exercise is my happy place!'

Anthony also chats about the importance of having an allied health team and how sessions with his psychologist allow him to walk lighter and to provide him with direction without burdening his loved ones.

After years of struggling with depression silently, Wayne confronted the condition head-on and has gone on to launch PukaUp. 

In 2019, after a routine screening test, Wayne was diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), a bowel disease that usually affects younger Australians. 

Wayne and Stephanie talk about the need to normalise bowel health, the importance of open dialogue and good communication with your medical team and how the bowel screening test potentially saved him from bowel cancer.

Stephanie and John discuss diagnosing both conditions via colonoscopy and gastropathy, as well as non-invasive procedures such as an intestinal ultrasound and faecal investigations including the breakthrough test, faecal calprotectin.

Dr Ding further explains the importance of a good to excellent bowel prep to ensure the bowel lining is clean, so it is visible by a gastroenterologist during colonoscopy. This decreases the risk of complications, such as bleeding and perforation, and increases detection of pre-cancerous polyps and cancer.

Now a passionate advocate for raising young-onset bowel cancer awareness, Jessica discusses with Stephanie the importance of prioritising yourself and being a champion for your own health.

Jessica explains how her diagnosis hit her for a six, despite knowing that the daily presence of blood in her stool was just not normal and the implications of surgery and fertility.

Her compassion shines through as she chats to Stephanie about the importance of looking after your wellbeing and all the aspects that impact your life while navigating your bowel cancer journey.

Offering practical tips from how to communicate with your family to financial and work-related questions, Victoria explains how access to a social worker can provide a scaffold, to support you through your diagnosis, treatment and beyond.

The Movement is a moderated, safe and supportive environment for bowel cancer patients, featuring monthly presentations by healthcare professionals from across the care continuum, access to a resource library, as well as monthly 'coffee chats' for members to connect with one another.

"Whether you are newly diagnosed, in active treatment, undergoing surveillance following treatment or for genetic syndrome prevention, or in remission, you will find helpful resources and a very supportive community," Sally explains.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/the.movement.wellness.beyond.diagnosis

Diagnosed in her early 40's, Margaret underwent treatment for stage 3 bowel cancer whilst serving in public office.

"Having experienced bowel cancer as a patient and viewed it through the prism of public policy, I've learned that there are many ways we can improve survival rates. What's lacking is the will. With bowel cancer now the deadliest cancer for people aged 25-44, this must change."

Watching her mum slowly succumb to the disease had long term mental health ramifications for Chantel. 

Chantel tells Stephanie why she is passionate about sharing her story as a young carer, raising bowel cancer and mental health awareness, and her passion for helping other young people going through a similar situation. 

Chatting to Stephanie, Cal shares why she wanted to raise awareness for Bowel Cancer Australia as her nominated charity. “Both my Mum and my neighbour had bowel cancer and I felt helpless but wanted to do my bit to help.  I’m not a surgeon, but I can talk so I wanted to use my voice to raise awareness.” 

With her own unique brand of comedy, Cal’s shares her hilarious take on all things poo; her family's 'poo shyness'; sending your screening test in the mail via '$#*! posting'; and the importance of having a laugh no matter what the situation. 

Bowel Cancer Australia thanks and acknowledges Nicole's contribution in creating a powerful voice for change, and our thoughts are with her loved ones.

COVID-19 has impacted all Australians but for bowel cancer patients navigating the healthcare system and accessing treatment, the pandemic has added complexities, some unforeseen, to an already stressful situation.

Stage 4 bowel cancer patient and advocate, Nicole chats to Stephanie about the importance of being an active participant in your treatment and care, never taking no for an answer and the profound loneliness she sometimes feels as a patient in the middle of a pandemic.

Nicole explains how being stranded in your room with a possible infectious disease and without the support you need as a cancer patient, is one of the more harrowing impacts of COVID-19.

Stephanie and Dr Hucker discuss the connection between pain, anxiety and depression, and recovery outcomes as well as how living with uncontrolled cancer-related pain can affect how people choose and respond to treatments.

Dr Hucker also describes advances in pain management and the importance of reporting pain 'loud and clear' to your medical team so a pain management program can be tailored to your needs.

Gemma discusses peritoneal metastases, including hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), which involves filling the abdominal cavity with chemotherapy that has been heated (also known as 'hot chemotherapy') following surgery to remove cancerous tumours.

Passionate about raising awareness and helping other young people, Gemma also discusses the need to connect with a good support network and encourages people to savour the special milestones and enjoy the things that make you happy.

Stephanie and A/Prof Tie discuss personalising treatment for bowel cancer patients using prognostic and predictive biomarkers, including circulating tumour DNA.

A/Prof Tie is passionate about the new frontier of cancer, the opportunities to improve patient outcomes and the importance of research and clinical trials.

Kate discusses with Stephanie the difficult decisions she faced, not only for her health, but the health of her unborn baby, including possible termination and miscarriage as well as the five-hour surgery which involved her baby and womb being taken out of her body so the surgeon could remove the tumour.

Sharing her inspirational story, Kate says had she not been pregnant, she would probably have ignored her symptoms until it was too late, crediting her daughter, baby Ava, with saving her life.

Michelle talks openly and honestly about the impact of losing Sean, her anticipatory grief and how Sean gave her permission to be happy and continue living. 

This episode sensitively confronts an often-difficult discussion, offering practical and real advice for coping with the loss of a loved one. 

Learning to be gentle on herself, Michelle’s warm and compassionate chat is essential listening for anyone who is experiencing grief.

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Grief resources referred to -

Nora McInerny - TED Talk | Hot Young Widow's club

Megan Devine - Refuge in grief | It's Ok not to be Ok | Rules at impact (pdf at the bottom)

Honest and engaging, Amanda's warmth and care for her patients shine through in her chat with Stephanie on temporary/permanent ileostomy and colostomy, as well as in helping patients overcome a common fear of living with a 'bag'.

Amanda says it is the most rewarding job she has ever had. 

Now a passionate advocate for raising awareness of Australia’s second deadliest cancer she discusses the importance of knowing your symptoms and family history, speaking with your GP and being a champion for your own health.

Donna talks honestly about how delaying her diagnosis put her life at risk and how she now looks at each birthday as a privilege. In an honest and warm chat Donna discusses how her four boys helped her stay positive and how she tries not to sweat the small stuff.

Dr Newstead discusses removal of the primary cancer and regional lymph nodes, the different types of surgical procedures - open, keyhole and robotic - as well as recovering from an operation.

Give a $#*! About your bowel: June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Bowel Cancer Australia's signature event to raise awareness of Australia's second deadliest cancer.

Diagnosed with stage IV bowel cancer at the age of 41 Chris discusses his feelings of being diagnosed with the same disease his father passed away from, the importance of remaining positive, and how he navigated a bowel cancer diagnosis with lung metastases. 

Passionate about helping other young men, Chris talks honestly about the importance of connection, education and how his dog Pickle has helped him through the difficult moments.

Dr Chin demystifies the procedure, shares tips to help patients prepare, and provides insights about what to expect before, during and after a colonoscopy.

Based in Cairns, Bernard is passionate about providing patient-centric care, training future gastroenterologists, and ensuring those living in regional Australia have access to timely quality health care. 

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It only takes a small amount of time to complete, but it can have a big impact.

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Diagnosed at age 35, Sean talks about cancer being a team game and remaining in the 'now' while Michelle explains the sense of helplessness experienced as a carer.

Sean and Michelle are passionate about raising awareness of Australia’s second deadliest cancer and talk about the importance of understanding symptoms, being an advocate for your own health and talking to your GP if you have any concerns. 

Mark had 70% of his rectum and 18% of his lungs removed, and extensive chemotherapy. But despite this, a couple of further bumps in the road, Mark’s optimism shines through and he considers himself incredibly lucky. Back on the golf course, he was given all clear in May 2020.

Mark chats about the importance of remaining positive and encourages Australians not to be complacent and to DO the screening test and not leave it in your top drawer.

After a total of three visits to the emergency department she finally insisted on further investigation and discovered she had bowel cancer.

Camille wants to have a frank discussion about bowel cancer and make others aware of the importance of trusting your instincts and insisting on further investigation. Camille talks Stephanie about her experience, the importance of connection and Bowel Cancer Australia’s Peer-to-Peer Support Network.

The release of the report coincides with the draft recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) for screening to start at age 45, which matches that of the American Cancer Society (ACS), which in May 2018 issued the same recommendation.

Colorectal surgeon, Graham Newstead talks about poo and what to look out for in the toilet bowl, as well as bowel cancer symptoms and the need for all Australians to be bowel cancer aware regardless of age.  

Bowel Care Nutritionist and bowel cancer survivor, Teresa Mitchell-Paterson, talks diet and the impact of meat to mark Meat Free Week as well as the importance of food for bowel cancer patients during treatment, recovery and beyond - sharing practical advice and valuable tips to assist with diet.

Dannielle was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the age of 28. Over a period of a few years she sought medical help and knew something wasn't quite right, but bowel cancer was constantly dismissed because of her age. This delay resulted in her stage 4 diagnosis.