I was Diagnosed With Stage Four Bowel Cancer … I Was Only 45 Years Old

Bowel cancer is Australia’s second-deadliest cancer. Yet, when caught early, it’s 99% treatable. It’s a statistic that’s not just startling, it’s personal for New Farm local Susan ‘Sooz’ Schmidt, who was diagnosed with Stage Four rectal cancer at just 45 years old. Now, Sooz (centre, main feature image)has become a powerful voice for Kleenex and…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa05/06/20250Comments

Bowel Cancer Awareness: ‘It Happened To Me At 28’

These women are often diagnosed at a later stage of the disease, with tell-tale signs being wrongly dismissed as ‘pregnancy symptoms’ or left undetected by their doctor. New Aussie mum Katie Warrent was only 28 when bowel cancer happened to her. She shares her story below to raise awareness this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. "Our family have…

ByThe Carousel29/06/20160Comments

The Most Insanely Healthy Salad Ever

But did you know that a healthy diet, physical activity and regular screening could lower your bowel cancer risk? In fact, it’s estimated that changes in diet and physical activity could reduce your risk of bowel cancer by up to 75 per cent, says Teresa. Teresa recommends following the Australian National Guidelines for Healthy Eating and including…

ByThe Carousel08/02/20160Comments