Knowledge is power, and being informed means you can make sound decisions about your own health, and you can support your loved ones in finding the right information and seeking the right medical advice.
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Here are some staggering statistics, making it essential you are informed and can be prepared to take action.
- Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in Australia, after lung cancer
- Bowel cancer is the deadliest cancer and the fifth leading cause of death overall for Australians aged 25-44
- 15,206 Australians are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year, 1,542 (10%) of whom are under the age of 50
- 5,255 Australians die from bowel cancer each year, 292 (5%) are under the age of 50
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Acknowledgment of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation, the Scott Rindfleish Foundation acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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Strike Out Bowel Cancer
The Scott Rindfleish Foundation is committed to going the extra mile to support cancer patients and help prevent bowel cancer, particularly in younger Australians.
