June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.  Bowel cancer (also called colorectal cancer) is cancer of a lower part of the bowel – the colon or the rectum.  The risk of bowel cancer increases with age, and it can also be genetic. Two genetic conditions that can increase the risk are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) and

Trish is one of the generous volunteers at Counterpart who provide peer support to other women diagnosed with cancer. She spoke at our recent birthday celebration, where she shared her reflections on Counterpart: Thank-you. It is such a privilege to be invited to speak as a part of Counterpart’s 20th birthday celebrations. I first arrived

What's new in June, with links to support, information and other items of interest. WomenCan endometrial cancer webinar WomenCan presents this Expert Lunch and Learn webinar presented by ANZGOG member, Medical Oncologist, Associate Professor Yoland Antill. This webinar will look at why endometrial cancer is the most commonly diagnosed gynaecological cancer and what do we