Bowel Cancer is the second most common cancer in Australia, after skin cancer.
At least 1 in 24 Australians will develop bowel cancer during their lifetime (1 in 18 men; 1 in 26 women).
More than 12,000 new cases occur each year in Australia.
Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world. It becomes more common as people get older and mainly affects people over the age of 50.
If it is diagnosed and treated at an early stage, there is an excellent chance of cure.
