Launch of National Arabic Bowel Cancer Screening
Time & Location
About the Event
The Australian Lebanese Medical Association, in collaboration with Cancer Council Victoria, would like to invite you to our National Arabic Bowel Cancer Screening Launch Event on Thursday 2 May at 11:00am (Cancer Council Victoria, Level 3, 615 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne).
This initiative follows new data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare that indicates that Arabic-speaking Australians aged 50 – 74 are less likely to complete the Government’s free bowel cancer screening test when it is sent to their home. Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer. Yet, 90% of bowel cancers can be successfully treated if found early.
This event will be attended by the Lebanese Consul General Mr Ziad Itani, the Australian Lebanese Medical Association, Arabic-speaking medical doctors, and religious and community leaders from the Arabic-speaking community and media.
Your attendance at this important community launch will be valuable in promoting our message and ensuring a successful campaign. To assist in planning for a great day, we look forward to receiving information regarding your availability.