Bowel cancer is the second biggest cause of cancer death in Australia. But if detected early, more than 90% of bowel cancers can be successfully treated.
Bowel screening is one of the most effective ways to detect the early signs of bowel cancer, but unfortunately only 42.6% of eligible Victorians are participating in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Since 2019, Cancer Council Victoria has led several statewide campaigns to encourage Victorians to participate in bowel screening.
Our research shows having a real person at the heart of our campaigns encourages others to do their bowel screening test and can start important conversations between loved ones.
That’s why we’re looking for someone new to share their cancer screening story in 2025.
There are many ways your story could save lives.
Bowel cancer survivor Laurie shared his cancer screening story in 2023 as part of the statewide bowel screening awareness campaign.
Laurie shared how doing the bowel screening test saved his life, ensuring he could be around for important everyday moments with family and friends.
Laurie’s story and the 2023 campaign led to more than 25,000 bowel screening tests being completed.
Watch Laurie's story
There are other ways your story could encourage Victorians to prioritise bowel screening, including sharing content on our social channels or website.
If you have a bowel cancer story, we’d like to hear it.
Your story could help raise awareness about the importance of doing bowel screening and encourage others to participate through the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Please fill in this form and we will get in contact with you.
Thank-you for your ongoing support of the ABC Study and Cancer Council Victoria as we continue to work to save lives and support those living with cancer.
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