Stories from people diagnosed at 50 or older
Bruce
"I'm telling my story to help others, and to encourage anyone who has the opportunity to get screened."
Mike
There is a history of bowel cancer in my family; my mother having died at 48 and my brother having died at 36 from it.
Peter
Even though I was well aware of our family history, I went through life trying to avoid thinking about it.
Liz
I’m getting back to feeling full of life after radiation, chemo & losing 60cm of my plumbing... your bum is worth getting checked.
Lisa
Never let the fear of cancer stop you finding out if you have it or not. Finding out early really is the best cure.
Suzanne
They say hindsight is a great thing and that is true. I now realise I was showing signs something wasn't right back on January 06. Read more.