Prevention & early detection of bowel cancer (WA)

Katekat — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:37:05 GMT

Cancer Council WA are hosting a session around the prevention and early detection of bowel cancer, on July 30th.

The discussion will centre around what bowel cancer is, why Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world, and what you can do to reduce your risk, including aspects on screening recommendations.

The speaker will be Dr. Hooi Ee, a full-time gastroenterologist and current Head of the Department of Gastroenterology at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Dr. Hooi Ee is also the Clinical Advisor to the Department of Health WA on bowel cancer screening and a co-author on national guidelines for bowel cancer screening and colonoscopy surveillance.

When: Tuesday, July 30th

Time: 12:30-1:30pm

Where: Perth State Library - Alexander Library Building, Francis Street - Theatre room.

Cost: Free, no registration necessary.

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