Every bowel cancer patient deserves to have access to a dedicated Bowel Care Nurse.

Bowel cancer is the fourth most diagnosed and second deadliest cancer in Australia, yet people diagnosed with bowel cancer don’t receive the same level of support as those with other common cancers.

Bowel Cancer Australia’s specialist Bowel Care Nurse program is helping to address this gap, by funding in-person Bowel Care Nurses in hospitals and Cancer Centres across Australia.

With thanks to the support of enthusiastic Dry July fundraisers and donors, Bowel Cancer Australia and the Dry July Foundation are proud to now co-fund ten in-person specialist Bowel Care Nurses across Australia.

The 100% community funded program enables people with bowel cancer to receive dedicated in-person clinical, psychosocial and emotional support from a specialist Bowel Care Nurse in the place where they are receiving treatment.

Improving equity of access to personalised care and tailored support and allowing more people to access coordinated care closer to home.

“Bowel cancer patients are often faced with unique challenges and their journey can vary greatly from other cancers,” explains Fiona, Bowel Care Nurse at Bowel Cancer Australia.

“Bowel Care Nurses provide care coordination, direct patient care, emotional support as well as assist patients in navigating a sometimes-complex health system, enabling them to take a more active role in their treatment and care,” she added.

On behalf of all the patients, their loved ones and staff at Bowel Cancer Australia, we would like to thank you for your support and contribution to making a positive difference in the lives of people living with bowel cancer.