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  • Dr Anke Nguyen

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    Dr Anke Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist who subspecialises in bowel disorders. She combines private practice with public appointments at Eastern Health and Austin … View Profile

    Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in Australia. 90% of bowel cancers can be successfully treated if they are detected early. The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program sends free home bowel testing kits to Australians aged 50-74 every 2 years, and since July 2024, younger people aged 45-49, can also request to receive a free bowel testing kit. The kit tests for blood in the stool (which can be a sign of bowel cancer), and requires you to collect two small stool samples and then mail them back to the laboratory for testing. Your results are usually available after 2 weeks.

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