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Stories highlighting the importance of screening

Tanya

I had been having blood in my stool for about a year before my diagnosis. When I first noticed the blood, it was only small...

By Odessa Weber|2023-10-27T21:21:21+13:00October 27th, 2023|Comments Off on Tanya
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Peter

Even though I was well aware of our family history, I went through life trying to avoid thinking about it.

By Odessa Weber|2023-03-01T22:23:14+13:00March 1st, 2023|Comments Off on Peter
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Liz

I’m getting back to feeling full of life after radiation, chemo & losing 60cm of my plumbing... your bum is worth getting checked.

By Odessa Weber|2023-03-20T21:23:38+13:00January 25th, 2023|Comments Off on Liz
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  • Tamsyn

Tamsyn

I have a great appreciation for my scars – they’re beautiful proof that I am alive and I’m here.

By Odessa Weber|2022-07-11T20:46:23+12:00March 29th, 2022|Comments Off on Tamsyn
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Victoria – Nurse

'My advice is if you’re worried about your symptoms, even if they seem minor, see your GP'.

By Odessa Weber|2023-06-27T15:54:15+12:00February 3rd, 2021|Comments Off on Victoria – Nurse
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Dr Mathieson

Dr Anne Mathieson is a 36-year old GP and bowel cancer survivor - offering a unique perspective as a medical advisor.

By Odessa Weber|2023-02-13T21:10:31+13:00November 24th, 2020|Comments Off on Dr Mathieson
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  • Bowel Cancer NZ Supporters - Solon

Solon

I went to the GP requesting a full check-up and specially requested a Bowel Screening Kit. The test came back positive. Read my story here.

By Odessa Weber|2022-12-18T23:20:58+13:00July 20th, 2020|Comments Off on Solon
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Dr Sue Crengle

If you’re concerned about your doctor’s diagnosis, keep going back or get a second opinion.

By Odessa Weber|2023-04-28T00:18:00+12:00July 16th, 2020|Comments Off on Dr Sue Crengle
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Samantha

No one deserves to die of Bowel Cancer. Everyone deserves time, dignity and hope.

By Odessa Weber|2023-11-24T09:02:11+13:00July 6th, 2020|Comments Off on Samantha
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Brad

I personally think the biggest challenge in cancer is the mental battle, not the physical one.

By Odessa Weber|2023-07-19T10:28:46+12:00February 17th, 2020|Comments Off on Brad
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