Bowel cancer


Documenting the deadly decline of Farrah Fawcett

Farrah Fawcett has cancer of the bowel and is dying. She — of course — made a movie about it.

Faulty cancer kits means results flawed

Faulty bowel cancer testing kits provided by the federal government mean that nearly half a million people will need to undergo home testing again to confirm they do not have bowel cancer.

Eating red meat: like smoke from a hungry anus

Last Sunday’s Age carried two articles on red meat by Melinda Houston. Anybody wanting to write an advertorial should study this piece of journalism in detail, it’s brilliant, writes Geoff Russell.

Dieticians underplay the red meat risk

Why is the Dietitians Association of Australia underplaying the established link between red meat and cancer? asks Geoff Russell.

The problem with secret cancer research

Imagine the surprise — and shock — when 18 W.A. residents received a phone call alerting them to the increased chance they would get cancer.

Crikey Says: Crikey Says

Even if you disagree with Bulletin journo Paul Toohey’s use of blunt language to justify his Bob Collins story this week it’s hard to argue with the principles behind his expose.