Report highlights issues that must be addressed
“We have been calling for the government to increase workforce capacity since 2010 and yet nothing has been done to address these concerns."
A research first for bowel cancer in New Zealand
A Bowel Cancer NZ funded study is the first to present bowel cancer patients’ perspectives and experiences of the pathways to diagnosis.
Positive step forward for bowel cancer screening
Positive step forward for bowel cancer screening Bowel Cancer New Zealand is pleased the Ministry of Health has accepted the series of recommendations from the bowel screening review, and looks forward to working with the Ministry going forward.
Never Too Young campaign focus for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
We are calling on the Prime Minister to adopt the same hard-line, “zero tolerance” approach to cancer deaths that she is to COVID.
People missed for screening unacceptable to Bowel Cancer New Zealand
We are calling on the Prime Minister to adopt the same hard-line, “zero tolerance” approach to cancer deaths that she is to COVID.
Waitemata DHB warnings ignored by Ministry of Health
We are calling on the Prime Minister to adopt the same hard-line, “zero tolerance” approach to cancer deaths that she is to COVID.
New Zealand lags behind Australia’s improved bowel cancer survival rates
We are calling on the Prime Minister to adopt the same hard-line, “zero tolerance” approach to cancer deaths that she is to COVID.
Sigmoidoscopy is nothing but a distraction
Bowel Cancer New Zealand believes screening using sigmoidoscopy is a distraction from the pressing need for a national screening program.