He pēhea tā mātau āwhina
How we help
Bowel Cancer NZ is a nationwide charity dedicated to patient support, advocacy, vital research, and reducing the impact of bowel cancer.
We fund several critical research projects to improve detection and treatment of bowel cancer.
Ngā tatauranga kino whakaharahara
The devastating numbers
Every day, around 3 New Zealanders die from bowel cancer (also known as colon cancer).
It’s time to get serious about beating this silent killer.
Me pēhea tō āwhina
How you can help
Bowel Cancer NZ is 100% community funded and receives no government assistance. We rely on the generosity of the amazing Kiwis who support our work.
Te hunga kua āwhinatia e mātau
Who we’ve helped
Through support, advocacy and life-changing research, we’re dedicated to reducing the impact of bowel cancer.
PERSONAL STORY
Television presenter, Jenny-May Clarkson lost her brother to bowel cancer at just 54 years of age – so she knows first hand how important it is to seek help early.
Jenny-May’s brother had many of the classic bowel cancer symptoms – he was tired all the time, had a sore back and stomach pains. By the time he was diagnosed, it was already very advanced and he spent two years undergoing different treatments before finally succumbing to the disease.
Understandably, Jenny-May is passionate about encouraging New Zealanders to seek help. “Bowel cancer has a ripple effect on everyone who is close to you. So if you have any symptoms, get them checked early – for their sake.”
Pānui. Ako. Tuari
Read. Learn. Share.
No one likes to talk about bowel cancer (also known as colon or colorectal cancer), but the bottom line is – the more you know, the better the chances of beating it.
