bowel cancer treatment

Screening for bowel cancer
	Bowel cancer is the most common internal cancer in Australia, and the second most common cause of cancer death. Professor Finlay Macrae talks about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. » Watch a video about bowel cancer screening.
3D animation on colon cancer
	The lining of the colon is a prime location for the development and growth of small polyps or tumours. Polyps are often benign, but can also be malignant. » Watch an animation about colon cancer.
How is bowel cancer diagnosed?
	Bowel cancer is more common in older people. They are not usually diagnosed early, unless they are found by chance, screening or surveillance colonoscopy. » Read more about bowel cancer.

Living with bowel cancer: a patient’s perspective
	Speaking from experience: patients with bowel cancer talk about how they get through low periods. » Watch a video about living with bowel cancer. (© Realtime Health)

HIV prevention efforts given boost after Indian homosexuality law repealed

In a landmark ruling an Indian high court has decided to reverse a law that has criminalised consenting adult sex between men for the last 150 years. In the past the law has not only stigmatised men who have sex with men in India but also hampered HIV prevention efforts in the country.

Commonly known as section 377, the criminalisation law of sex between men has been largely responsible for having a negative effect on HIV prevention in India. Those populations who are stigmatised in society are forced to be secretive about their activities meaning they miss out on opportunities to access vital HIV prevention, treatment and care services. The result is the further spread of a preventable infection.

It is hoped with the oppressive law now repealed, HIV and AIDS responses can be scaled up and targeted effectively so that those who are at risk can seek the HIV/AIDS services they so desperately need.