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?

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Early detection and prevention

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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.

Screening rollout to age 58 reaches more Kiwis – but commitment to 45 still needed

Bowel Cancer New Zealand has welcomed the continued rollout of bowel screening from age 58 across Aotearoa, calling it an

Never Too Young report launched at Parliament – young voices call for earlier diagnosis and improved care

Young New Zealanders facing bowel cancer were front and centre at Parliament as Bowel Cancer New Zealand formally launched the

Young New Zealanders facing bowel cancer call for action as new report reveals gaps in care

Bowel Cancer New Zealand (BCNZ) has welcomed the Government’s announcement that bowel screening will now be available from age 58.

Bowel Cancer New Zealand welcomes faster, simpler test for patients with symptoms

Bowel Cancer New Zealand (BCNZ) has welcomed the Government’s announcement that bowel screening will now be available from age 58.