BowelCare

Each year, the Berowra Rotary participates in the BowelCare Program aimed at the early detection of bowel cancer. BowelCare is a not-for-profit Rotary community service which commenced in 1990 with the view of providing the general public in Rotary District 9680 (now 9685) with an affordable annual bowel screening program. After 25 years of service in the community, BowelCare has introduced a new bowel screening test kit.

The inexpensive home test kits are on sale at local pharmacies.

Object of BowelCare:

1. Increase community awareness of the nature of bowel cancer and the importance of bowel screening for both men and women over 40.
2. Earlier detection of potential or actual bowel cancer.

Program Dates - Pharmacy Sales

Program Dates

Commences: 1st April 2018 to 31st May 2018 (8 weeks)

Persons wishing to obtain a test kit after the pharmacy sales have ended should contact BowelCare head office: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Thursday – Phone: (02) 4349 5555.

Cost of Kit
BowelCare kits will be sold for $15.00 each. This price covers pathology testing and notification of results to both the participant and their nominated Doctor.

Advantages in using this kit

  • - No dietary or medication restrictions.
  • - Is very easy to use and requires no faecal samples.
  • - A brush applicator is used to simply stir the water around the stool and then a “water” sample is dabbed onto the test card.
  • - You only need to take two samples to complete your test.
  • - BowelCare kits are completed in the privacy of your home.
  • - Once the test has been completed it is mailed direct to the pathology laboratory in the postage paid envelope provided with the kit.
  • - Results – both you and your nominated doctor are advised outcome (positive/negative) within 30 days.
  • - It has been proven that the Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) is highly accurate for detecting occult blood.
  • - The kit comes complete with detailed instructions.
  • - Customer service bowel screening helpline available.

A simple test could save your life.

To find out more about BowelCare:www.bowelcare.org.au

Berowra Rotary Enquiries: Jan Childs 9456 1482