Bowel cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death in New Zealand.
It kills as many New Zealanders as breast and prostate cancer combined, and it can affect anyone at any age. But it is treatable – and beatable – if it’s detected early enough.
“I’ve had a lot of support along the way on my bowel cancer journey, particularly from Bowel Cancer NZ. They provided me with one-to-one support and explained all that they do to help people get through this horrible diagnosis. At times, you can feel very alone and very isolated, but Bowel Cancer NZ really reaches out to help you.” – Katherine Andrews, Central Otago
You’re Never Too Young to get bowel cancer.
This nationwide campaign is running in memory of four of the eleven brave, young people who appeared in our 2018 campaign and have sadly passed away since then. They wanted to continue to raise awareness, so that other young New Zealanders have a chance to beat bowel cancer.
Find out more about the support and resources we offer young people going through bowel cancer.
THANKS TO YOUR SUPPORT
We’re helping the 1 in 6 New Zealanders affected by bowel cancer. Here’s how we’re tracking:
2016
New Zealand’s first bowel cancer screening programme piloted. We’ve been the strongest voice calling for a nationwide programme – now being rolled out.
28%
Increase in referrals for colonoscopies, resulting in more bowel cancer being found early – when it’s more treatable.
357%
Increase in home screening test kits, due to our advocacy work.
$100,000+
Donated towards vital bowel cancer research in New Zealand: research that could help save hundreds of lives.
820+
Patients supported via our online patient support group in the past five years.
1,300,000+
New Zealanders reached through our awareness and prevention campaigns – helping to ensure Kiwis don’t sit on their symptoms.
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO BEAT BOWEL CANCER
4 ways you can help.
Read. Learn. Share.
No one likes to talk about bowel cancer, but the bottom line is, the more you know, the better the chances of beating it. So check out our helpful blogs and tips on preventing this silent killer – and read the stories of Kiwis affected by bowel cancer.
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