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.
Dai Henwood was diagnosed with bowel cancer in April 2020 and says, "Cancer doesn't define me. How I respond to
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We urge the Government to pause the Therapeutic Products Bill and to consult with the various organisations affected.
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New Zealand sailing legend and bowel cancer survivor Dean Barker is encouraging Kiwis to join him and help kick bowel
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Our 2021/2022 Impact Report is now available and highlights our key activities over the year and what your support helped
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