Community Gathers to Address Colonoscopy Delays in Palmerston North
Patient Voice Aotearoa’s public meeting seeks solutions to Te Whatu Ora’s pause on surveillance colonoscopies in Palmerston North.
Critical Failures in Bowel Cancer Diagnosis
Two recent articles highlight serious shortcomings in bowel cancer diagnosis and treatment. These cases reveal the immense pressure our healthcare system is under.
Public wait times could be costing lives
Professor Frank Frizelle, our medical advisor, speaks about the highly problematic wait list for colonoscopies and surgery in the public system.
Government’s response to stalled Māori and Pasifika screening
Health Minister Shane Reti has responded to concerns over the slow rollout of the screening program for Māori and Pasifika from 50.
Government confirms new cancer drugs
The National government has confirmed that 26 cancer treatments will be funded. This is just the first step; time is of the essence.
New bowel screening test launched
Bowel Cancer NZ is proud of the role we've played in providing the NZ public with an option to purchase a private screening test.
Young Bowel Cancer Widow Wants Change
Bowel cancer patient advocate speaks at the opening of the two-day New Zealand Medicine Access Summit in Parliament.
URGENT PSA: Bowel Screening Test Samples
We want to clarify the concerns raised about ’spoilt’ bowel screening samples being discarded.
How to Help Someone With Cancer Part 2
Is delivering meals to a cancer patient actually helpful? Here are some more advice on how best to support patients – from patients.
How to Help Someone With Cancer
“Let me know what you need.” Something we have all said, but can be one of the most frustrating things to hear as a cancer patient.