ABOUT BOWEL CANCER

Helping more Kiwis understand, prevent and beat bowel cancer.

The more we know about bowel cancer, the better the chances of beating it. This section contains helpful information about the risk factors, symptoms, screening and prevention, as well as treatment options and questions to ask your doctor if you think you may have bowel cancer.

What is Bowel Cancer?

Early detection and prevention

Treatment options

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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.

Never Too Young Report graphic: findings published in the peer-reviewed New Zealand Medical Journal
Research initiated by Bowel Cancer New Zealand to better understand the experiences of younger New Zealanders diagnosed with bowel cancer
Proud to partner with Cancer Research Trust New Zealand
Bowel Cancer New Zealand has announced a new partnership with Cancer Research Trust NZ (CRTNZ), marking a significant step forward
One in four Kiwis cannot name a bowel cancer symptom – Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Too many New Zealanders still don't know the symptoms of bowel cancer – despite it remaining one of the country's
CHALLENGE: Movement for Life programme
Bowel Cancer New Zealand, in partnership with the Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation (PINC & STEEL), has today launched CHALLENGE: Movement for