# Bowel Cancer NZ > Bowel cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death in New Zealand\. But it is treatable and beatable if detected early enough\. 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With just TWO ingredients \(and no added sugar\) this deeeeelcious blueberry and banana all fruit ice\-cream is perfect to cool you down on a warm day and…it’s super easy to make\. - [Delicious Daiquiri Mocktail](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/recipes/delicious-daiquiri-mocktail/): I made this drink recently when family came round for dinner as we had all decided it was to be an alcohol free evening, it was a total hit\!\! - [Spiralized Frittata](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/recipes/spiralized-frittata/): This is a twist on one of my favourite omelette recipes\. A frittata is so simple to put together and ideal to whip up for a lunch for unexpected guests, to have on hand for lunch boxes or even a great option for a no\-fuss dinner, made with what you have at hand in the fridge\. - [Vegan Chocolate Fudge](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/recipes/vegan-chocolate-fudge/): It’s true, a lower\-sugar and vegan\-friendly fudge recipe does exist\! Best of all, it doesn’t require any fancy ingredients and will be enjoyed by adults and kids alike\. - [Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/recipes/thai-chicken-lettuce-cups/): A tasty and healthy summer lunch or dinner\. ## News - [Young New Zealanders facing bowel cancer call for action as new report reveals gaps in care](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/new/young-new-zealanders-facing-bowel-cancer/): Bowel Cancer New Zealand \(BCNZ\) has welcomed the Government’s announcement that bowel screening will now be available from age 58\. - [An important step forward, but bigger changes needed to save lives from bowel cancer](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/new/bigger-changes-needed-to-save-lives-from-bowel-cancer/): 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](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/new/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\. - [Government delay is costing lives – experts and families call for bowel screening at 45](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/new/government-delay-is-costing-lives-experts-and-families-call-for-bowel-screening-at-45/): Bowel Cancer NZ meets with Health Minister to press for action on screening from age 45 and post\-treatment exercise programme - [Bowel Cancer NZ meets with Health Minister to press for action on screening from age 45 and post\-treatment exercise programme](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/new/bcnz-push-for-action-on-bowel-screening-from-age-45/): Bowel Cancer NZ meets with Health Minister to press for action on screening from age 45 and post\-treatment exercise programme ## Categories - [Trusts and Grants](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/category/trusts-and-grants/) - [Timeline](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/category/timeline/) - [Ambassadors](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/category/ambassadors/) - [Community Ambassadors](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/category/community-ambassadors/) - [Board](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/category/board/) ## Directory Categories - [Support](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/directory-categories/support/) - [Medical Services / Treatment](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/directory-categories/medical-services-treatment/) - [Palliative Care](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/directory-categories/palliative-care/) - [Lifestyle \& Living Well](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/directory-categories/lifestyle-living-well/) - [Screening](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/directory-categories/screening/) ## News Categories - [News](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/news_category/news-articles/) - [Media Releases](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/news_category/media-releases/) - [Move Your Butt](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/news_category/move-your-butt/) - [Blog Posts](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/news_category/blog-posts/) - [Never Too Young](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/news_category/never-too-young/) ## Personal Story Categories - [Age 50 Plus](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/personal_story_categories/age-50-plus/) - [Family](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/personal_story_categories/family/) - [Video Stories](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/personal_story_categories/video-stories/) - [Health Professionals](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/personal_story_categories/health-professionals/) - [Hope](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/personal_story_categories/hope/) ## Recipe Categories - [Healthy Everyday](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/recipe-category/healthy-everyday/) - [Meat Free](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/recipe-category/meat-free/) - [Low Fibre](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/recipe-category/low-fibre/) - [Alcohol Alternatives](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/recipe-category/alcohol-alternatives/) - [Ostomates](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/recipe-category/ostomates/) ## Product categories - [All Resources](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/resource-category/all-resources/) - [Awareness Resources](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/resource-category/awareness/) - [Translations](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/resource-category/translated-resources/) - [Just Diagnosed Resources](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/resource-category/just-diagnosed/) - [Fact Sheets](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/resource-category/all-resources/all-fact-sheets/) ## Story Categories - [Treatment journey](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/story-category/treatment-journey/) - [Family perspective](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/story-category/family-perspective/) - [Hope](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/story-category/hope/) - [Early detection](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/story-category/early-detection/) - [Young people](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/story-category/young-people/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/sitemap_index.xml)