Let's Beat Bowel Cancer

12/12/2021

Late last month Cabrini Foundation hosted the 17th annual Let's Beat Bowel Cancer Golf Classic at the impeccable Kingston Heath Golf Club. This event continues to be an all-important fundraising initiative for Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer, raising vital funds to support the continuation of our early intervention and research programs.
To reach 17 years was an amazing milestone and the success of this event is due to our phenomenal group of generous and loyal sponsors, who have believed in and supported us on our mission to significantly lower deaths related to bowel cancer through public awareness, research and medical advances.
A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors, some of which have been supporting us for more than 16 years.

10/11/2021

Jessica Monteriso tragically lost both her parents to cancer. Since then, she has spent her time concentrating on putting one foot in front of the other, and taking life ‘One Panino At A Time’.
The idea to start her blog last year, One Panino At A Time - A Guide to the Best Paninotecas in Melbourne, flourished and now Jessica is selling hampers on her website, with proceeds going towards Let's Beat Bowel Cancer.
Delicious Christmas Hampers will be available to purchase from 18 November at www.onepaninoatatime.com.au, with 10 per cent of the sales going towards the Lets Beat Bowel Cancer initiative supported by Cabrini Health Australia.
To find out more, go to https://bit.ly/3bTIgBX

23/09/2021

The 4th VCCC Alliance Postdoctoral Symposium: Advances in Cancer Research was held last Friday, showcasing some of the most exciting developments from early and mid-career researchers in basic, translational, and clinical research nationwide.
Due to COVID-19, the popular event was held virtually for the first time, giving Victorian researchers a rare opportunity to compare notes with peers from across the country.
This year’s theme was Advances in Cancer Research, and we are proud to announce our very own Senior Research Fellow Dr Simon Wilkins was awarded the Consumer Prize for his talk on the Let's Beat Bowel Cancer and Cabrini Research/Foundation funded project: “Tissue slice assays as an intact colorectal microenvironment for next-generation drug development”.
Congratulations to the award winners and all of the presenters for sharing your research.

02/09/2021

Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer want to remind our community not to put your health on hold.
Doctor’s surgeries and hospitals are still open and have thorough screening processes in place for all patients, staff and visitors.
The most important message is this: It’s more important than ever not to forget other aspects of your health.
If you have any concerns regarding any aspect of your health, make an appointment with your health professional.
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09/08/2021

Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer is incredibly grateful to have received a very generous donation from Workday ANZ, who hosted an auction fundraiser in memory of one of their much-loved workmates.
James Hayne was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the end of 2020, and sadly passed away earlier this year.
James was passionate about raising awareness of bowel cancer, to help others, while he was fighting the disease himself. Sadly, James was not able to be part of the fundraiser, but his workmates raised $14,000 from donated auction items, raffle tickets and pledges. Workday’s Giving and Doing Foundation also matched all Workday team member contributions, almost doubling the amount, in honour of his memory.
A huge thank you to everyone at Workday ANZ for your incredible generosity, which will no doubt change lives.

22/10/2020

We are delighted to announce that Cabrini Senior Research Fellow Dr Rebekah Engel has received an Honourable Mention in the 2020 Monash Partners Comprehensive Cancer Consortium Award for Outstanding Cancer Research.
The award recognises the achievements of innovative and impactful mid-career cancer researchers in Victoria.

Dr Engel received an Honourable Mention based on her research and publication ‘Patient-derived colorectal cancer organoids upregulate revival stem cell marker genes following chemotherapeutic treatment’. Her research involves the analysis of organoids to improve outcomes for patients with bowel cancer, ascertaining personalised treatment plans according to their characteristics of their tumour.

A huge congratulations to Dr Engel for this incredible achievement.
To read more or support Dr Engel’s research, visit letsbeatbowelcancer.com.au/cancerresearchaward

24/06/2020

As June comes to an end, so does Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, which raises awareness of Australia's second deadliest cancer and funds dedicated to prevention, early diagnosis, research and treatment. We want to remind everyone that bowel cancer claims the lives of 103 Australians every week but is one of the most treatable types of cancer if found early. Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer is at the forefront of bowel cancer research in Australia so to find out more, or to donate, go to www.letsbeatbowelcancer.com.au/donate-now

05/06/2020

Bowel cancer screening can save lives. It is as important as ever that during this time you don’t forget other aspects of your health.
Please make sure you are looking after yourself, and don’t feel reluctant or frightened to seek medical care.
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04/06/2020

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, an initiative through Bowel Cancer Australia, which aims to raise awareness of Australia's second deadliest cancer and funds dedicated to prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment and the best care for everyone affected by bowel cancer. Bowel cancer claims the lives of 103 Australians every week but it's one of the most treatable types of cancer if found early.
Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer recommends screening for everyone aged 50 and older, with no family history of bowel cancer or symptoms. A screening test can be done cleanly and simply in the privacy of your own home.
To find out more, or to order a screening kit, go to www.letsbeatbowelcancer.com.au

15/05/2020

An exciting new paper has been published in the prestigious journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, detailing research into a common cause of hospital-acquired diarrhoea. This study was an international collaboration between the Cabrini Monash University Department of Surgery, Monash University Biomedicine Discovery Institute and researchers at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, USA. The work for this project at Cabrini was funded in part by the Collie Health Foundation and Let's Beat Bowel Cancer.
The paper, Discovering how bacterial toxins damage the gut, delves into the bacteria, Clostridioides difficile, a common cause of hospital-acquired diarrhoea, which damages the gut cells in patients. The research found that this damage occurs via a toxin released by the bug alters the gut wall’s protective barrier and damages gut stem cells. In addition, this damage further prevents the repair of damage to the gut cells, increasing the chances for further infections. The research could have implications for patients with bowel cancer undergoing treatments.
To read the paper, go to https://www.pnas.org/content/117/14/8064

03/02/2020

On Saturday the Let's Beat Bowel Cancer Ride for Research team braved Geelong’s rain and wind to successfully complete the Cadel Road Race People’s Ride. Our team member James Page kept pace with Cadel Evans throughout the race to finish in the lead peloton – congratulations James!

The team have raised more than $13,000 towards bowel cancer research, and you can still show your support by helping them towards their target by donating at https://cabrinifoundation.com.au/fundraisers/lets-beat-bowel-cancer-ride-for-research/. We are extremely grateful to all of our team members for completing the ride and raising much needed funds for bowel cancer research!

30/01/2020

We would like to wish all our incredible riders taking part in the Cadel Road Race tomorrow the best of luck. As part of the Let's Beat Bowel Cancer Ride for Research cycling team, we want to thank you for jumping on board and helping to raise much needed funds for bowel cancer research. We couldn’t do it without people like you. To support our riders and donate to bowel cancer research, go to www.lbbcrideforresearch.com

28/01/2020

Former AFL star Andrew McKay may have hung up his footy boots a couple of decades ago, but he’s gearing up for a different ride this weekend. The former Carlton great is part of the Let's Beat Bowel Cancer Ride for Research cycling team, taking part in the Cadel Road Race on Saturday. To read Andrew’s story and show your support by raising much needed funds for bowel cancer research, go to https://bit.ly/36tqobX

20/01/2020

Only a couple more weeks until the Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer Ride for Research cycling team take part in the Cadel Road Race. Registrations have closed, but our dedicated cyclists are ready to raise much needed funds for bowel cancer research. To show your support, go to www.lbbcrideforresearch.com

03/01/2020

It’s your last chance to sign up for the Cadel Road Race as part of the Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer Ride for Research cycling team. Don’t miss the chance to ride from Geelong to the Great Ocean Road while raising much needed funds for bowel cancer research. Registrations close on January 17. To find out more, go to www.lbbcrideforresearch.com

18/12/2019

There’s still time to sign up and come ride with us! The Let's Beat Bowel Cancer Ride for Research cycling team is taking part in the Cadel Road Race on February 1 and we’d love you to join. So far we have received a generous $5000 donation to get us started, with all funds raised going towards bowel cancer research. To sign up, go to www.lbbcrideforresearch.com

12/12/2019

We are fundraising for a new research assistant and drug library to help turn our Organoid Research Project into clinical trials. To help raise money, we are now recruiting people for the Let's Beat Bowel Cancer Ride for Research team as part of the Cadel Road Race, and would love you to either sign up or donate – every little bit helps! To get involved, go to www.lbbcrideforresearch.com

27/11/2019

The ASGA golf charity cup kicking off today they are raising money for Let's Beat Bowel Cancer. Thanks to everyone taking part! Nike Sportswear SportsPower Australia Russell Athletic Australia Callaway Golf South Pacific Australian Sporting Goods Association