THE Rotary Club of Maleny recently received $49,992 to purchase a specimen collection kit to help combat bowel cancer. Rotary Maleny President, Scott Wassman, said Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world, with Australians aged 15-45 rated most susceptible to bowel cancer in the world.
“Death and or serious complications from bowel cancer are preventable in 90% of cases if bowel cancer is detected early,” he said.
“Through our grassroots Rotary Bowelcan Qld Hotspot project, we will carry out an extensive promotion of Bowel Cancer Awareness in identified Bowel Cancer Hotspots in Queensland and distribute over 2000 bowel cancer test kits purchased with the grant monies by post free of charge through local clubs and health services.