Bowel cancer

What is bowel cancer?

Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, develops from the inner lining of the bowel and is usually preceded by growths called polyps.

Bowel cancer pathway

A best practice, cancer care pathway for patients that explains what to expect on your cancer journey

Local support and information

• There are Cancer Care Coordinators available to support you during your cancer journey.
• Cancer Council Tasmania offers local support groups and practical assistance.
• Look Good Feel Better program is dedicated to teaching cancer patients how to manage the appearance-related side effects caused by cancer treatment through practical workshop demonstrations covering skin care, make-up and headwear.

Other pages on our site

• Questions to ask your cancer doctor about treatment
• The role of your GP in your cancer care
• Your care team
• Supportive care
• After treatment and survivorship