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.
Is delivering meals to a cancer patient actually helpful? Here are some more advice on how best to support patients
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“Let me know what you need.” Something we have all said, but can be one of the most frustrating things
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Rachael Ferguson was 32 years old when diagnosed with bowel cancer. She is determined to stop this from happening to
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Our ambassador and former Tall Black Alex Pledger spoke to Dom Harvey, reflecting on his bowel cancer journey and where
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