Talking Crap: Bowel Cancer Detection and Prevention- Woodcroft Library

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting Australians. It's a condition that can impact anyone, regardless of age or gender, but early detection and awareness can make a significant difference.

Did you know?

• 1 in 15 Australian women and 1 in 13 Australian men will develop bowel cancer in their lifetime.
• Annually, 7,068 women and 8,463 men are diagnosed, with 12.3% of women and 10% of men under age 50.
• Bowel cancer is the third deadliest cancer for both women and men

• Bowel cancer is the deadliest cancer for Australians aged 25-44
• Incidence rates have increased by 266% in adolescents and young adults (15-24 years) over the past 30 years.
• Those born in 1990 onwards face double the risk of colon cancer and quadruple the risk of rectal cancer compared to those born in 1950.

Join Cancer Council SA for an informative session all about bowel cancer, including:

• How bowel cancer develops
• Symptoms of bowel cancer
• What to do if you are experiencing symptoms
• Bowel cancer incidence and deaths
• The risk factors for bowel cancer
• How to reduce the risk of bowel cancer
• Why bowel screening is important
• Information about testing kits
• What happens after a positive or negative result

This event is part of the Onkaparinga Libraries Health Matters series.

Free, suitable for adults.

Bookings essential.

For more information, contact Woodcroft library on 8384 0050.

Please follow accepted hygiene measures including sanitising hands when entering the building and staying home if you are unwell.

By attending this event you consent for you, and any persons you are responsible for, being photographed and/or filmed and agree that the City of Onkaparinga and other organisations may use the resulting photographs and film for promotional purposes, including by publishing them in print and other media. Please see one of our event staff if you do not wish to be photographed or filmed.