Pharmacy Daily | FOBruary beating cancer

NEXT year Cabrini Health will launch a health campaign aimed at reducing bowel cancer death, titled FOBruary. The initiative will urge all Australians over the age of 50 to have an annual FOB Test (Faecal Occult Blood Test) during the month of February to screen for bowel cancer (which is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer after lung cancer). To support the initiative, Cabrini is urging all pharmacists and their staff to encourage those over the age of 50 to have a FOB test. “Many Australians are unaware the test is easy, non-invasive and can be done in the privacy of their own home,” a statement from the company said. “As the most commonly used health service provider pharmacists and pharmacy staff are ideally placed to take an active role in the delivery of preventative health in Australia,” the company added. For details visit the websitewww. letsbeatbowelcancer.com.au. Alternatively pharmacies interested in providing the BowelScreen Australia Program to their community should call 1800 55 65 75 or email bernadette.david@enterix.com.au.

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