14/10/2026
Who Magazine Spotlight: Shining a Light on Early-Onset Bowel Cancer
We're proud to see our early-onset bowel cancer awareness campaign featured in Who Magazine 💙
GI Cancer Trials Ambassador and medical oncologist Professor Tim Price shared his expert insights, while Ebony Gaylor shared her personal experience with bowel cancer, helping raise awareness of a disease that is increasingly affecting younger Australians.
"The biggest myth is that bowel cancer doesn't occur in young people." - Professor Tim Price
Yet the reality is very different. Rates of bowel cancer among younger Australians are rising, and far too many people remain unaware that it can affect people under 50.
Ebony was just 38, raising her son and working full-time, when a colonoscopy revealed bowel cancer.
"Through this experience, it became clear that the system is not built for a 38-year-old woman balancing parenting and work. There is still so much we don't understand about why younger people are developing GI cancers, and there is so much more we can do to improve treatment and support." - Ebony Gaylor
Knowing the signs and symptoms matters. When bowel cancer is detected early, treatment is often more effective, which is why awareness, screening and early detection are so important.
If something doesn't feel right, don't ignore it. Early detection can save lives.
A big thank you to our PR partner MediaCast for helping bring these important stories to a wider audience.
