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Dearna

"The support from Bowel Cancer NZ has been amazing! I've referred to the website so many times and continue to.”

By lynton|2025-01-15T14:19:39+13:00January 15th, 2025|Comments Off on Dearna
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Oscar

"This disease doesn't discriminate whether you are young or old...There's always hope. Remember, every storm eventually runs out of rain."

By lynton|2025-11-04T09:38:13+13:00April 22nd, 2025|Comments Off on Oscar
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Jan

“If it wasn’t for BCNZ I wouldn’t be here – simple as that.”

By lynton|2025-05-22T11:46:56+12:00May 21st, 2025|Comments Off on Jan
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Tamsin

"I had no symptoms...How could this be so? I was carrying these nasty passengers without any awareness of illness"

By lynton|2025-04-09T09:56:54+12:00April 9th, 2025|Comments Off on Tamsin
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Priscilla’s Story: A Family’s Battle with Bowel Cancer

"I felt now was the time to take that step and contribute to this worthy cause".

By lynton|2025-03-24T14:08:01+13:00February 12th, 2025|Comments Off on Priscilla’s Story: A Family’s Battle with Bowel Cancer
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Andrew

"...As a survivor I honestly feel it is one of the best things that has happened to me..."

By Claire Rusk|2024-11-11T13:06:42+13:00November 5th, 2024|Comments Off on Andrew
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Carys & Sara

"I wanted to help, not only for Mum but for everyone else affected. I’m moving my butt for everyone who can’t."

By lynton|2025-01-22T13:29:00+13:00January 21st, 2025|Comments Off on Carys & Sara
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Kirsten’s Story of Strength, Style, and Living with Bowel Cancer

"It’s that little bit of laughter that gets us through the toughest times."

By lynton|2025-02-05T15:53:12+13:00February 5th, 2025|Comments Off on Kirsten’s Story of Strength, Style, and Living with Bowel Cancer
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Donna’s Story – An Update

"Cancer doesn’t discriminate—it can affect anyone. You have no choice but to go with the flow and take it one day at a time".

By lynton|2025-11-04T09:38:47+13:00February 3rd, 2025|Comments Off on Donna’s Story – An Update
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Tracy

“If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts – keep pushing until you get answers.”

By Claire Rusk|2025-11-19T17:54:32+13:00November 19th, 2025|Comments Off on Tracy
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