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Doctor Preeya Alexander [General Practitioner]: Bowel cancer is one of Australia's most common cancers, often developing with no symptoms. But here's the good news
Wayne Schwass [Former AFL Player]: If it's found early, over 90% of cases can be successfully treated.
Shane Crawford [Former AFL Player]: You may already have this. It's free from the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Andrew Jarman [Former AFL Player]: If you're aged 50 to 74, you're sent this every two years.
Matthew Richardson [Former AFL Player and Media Personality]: And if you're aged between 45 and 49, you can now request your first free kit online and join the program.
Julie Goodwin [Food Personality, Author]: So don't delay. When it arrives, put it straight in the bathroom. The test is quick and easy to do.
Shane Crawford: This test saves lives, but not enough of us doing it.
Matthew Richardson: So, the get Behind It roadshow is traveling Australia to bring this important conversation to communities.
Andrew Jarman: Bowel cancer can be preventable. So do the free test. It could save your life.
Wayne Schwass: For more information or to find the nearest stop on the get behind it roadshow visit health.gov.au/getbehindit.
Shane Crawford: I'm Shane Crawford.
Doctor Preeya Alexander: I'm Doctor Preeya Alexander.
Andrew Jarman: I'm Andrew Jarman.
Wayne Schwass: I'm Wayne Schwass.
Julie Goodwin: I'm Julie Goodwin.
Matthew Richardson: I'm Matthew Richardson
Shane Crawford: ….and we're getting behind bowel screening.
The Get Behind It roadshow campaign is supported by well-known Australians who are passionate about saving lives through early bowel screening detection. They're helping to spark conversations and spread awareness.