Victoria – Nurse
'My advice is if you’re worried about your symptoms, even if they seem minor, see your GP'.
'My advice is if you’re worried about your symptoms, even if they seem minor, see your GP'.
Dr Anne Mathieson is a 36-year old GP and bowel cancer survivor - offering a unique perspective as a medical advisor.
We’re all working to make sure that bowel cancer is something Kiwis can talk about.
If you’re concerned about your doctor’s diagnosis, keep going back or get a second opinion.
In the last 20 years, no new drugs have been approved in New Zealand specifically for bowel cancer.
Only 10% of bowel cancer is inherited, so the way you live does have an impact says Professor Frizelle who treats bowel cancer patients almost everyday.