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This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, the NSW Government is urging eligible people to take the bowel screening test, with solely two out of each 5 people in NSW who obtain the package taking the test.

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program’s test is quick and easy, with those that have accomplished it earlier than nearly thrice more possible than first-time invitees to do it again.

The test is accessible to these aged between 45 and 74 years and is the best approach to detect the early indicators of bowel most cancers, Australia’s second deadliest most cancers. If caught early, bowel most cancers might be efficiently handled in more than 90 per cent of instances.

The risk of bowel most cancers will increase considerably with age, however people of all ages can get the illness.

Anyone experiencing modifications in bowel habits, bleeding, fatigue, anaemia or unexplained weight loss ought to see their GP.

People can cut back their risk of bowel most cancers by eating a diet wealthy in greens, fruit, cereals and wholegrains, sustaining a healthy weight and being bodily energetic; and by doing the at-home screening test each two years from age 45.

People aged 50 to 74 obtain free bowel screening exams to the tackle they’ve registered with Medicare. People aged 45 to 49 years need to request their first test package, and will mechanically obtain subsequent kits.

The Cancer Institute NSW just lately went dwell with the Bowel Cancer Screening “Do the test” Advertising Campaign to inspire eligible people in NSW to take part in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The marketing campaign is being delivered throughout a vary of promoting channels, together with radio, press, digital and social media.

The marketing campaign is amongst a number of Cancer Institute NSW led initiatives to increase bowel most cancers screening charges and to help people on their medical pathway following a constructive test end result.

Find out more about bowel most cancers screening in NSW right here: Free Bowel Cancer Screening Test Kit – Cancer Institute NSW

Quotes attributable to Health Minister Ryan Park:

“Unfortunately, Australia has one of the highest incidences of bowel cancer in the world and it’s the second biggest cancer killer in NSW, with more than 1,700 people expected to lose their lives to bowel cancer this year.

“We have this free screening test that is quick, easy and very effective in detecting the early stages of bowel cancer but we need more people to take part.

“This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month I encourage everyone eligible to not delay and do the test, for yourself and your family.”

Quotes attributable to NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of Cancer Institute NSW Professor Tracey O’Brien AM:

“If caught early, bowel cancer can be successfully treated and we know that people who do the test are almost twice as likely to have their cancer detected at the earliest stage, when it’s most treatable.

“Bowel cancer is not just an old person’s disease. With more and more young people being diagnosed with bowel cancer, I encourage everyone no matter what age to be vigilant for symptoms and see your doctor if there’s any concerns.

“I urge everyone eligible for the screening test not to put it off, it is quick and easy and could save your life.”

Quotes attributable to Rachel Rizk, who was identified with bowel most cancers at age 55:

“It was a big shock when I was diagnosed with bowel cancer at age 55, after seeing my doctor for erratic bowel movements.

“I had several unused tests sitting in my cupboard when I was diagnosed and I felt so silly, so now I tell everyone to do the test.

“The test is not disgusting, it’s actually very easy and it’s the best way to get an accurate result. Once I finally did it, I wasn’t sure why I didn’t do it sooner, I felt quite ridiculous letting it go so long.”

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