Category Archives: Bowel Cancer

As we move through different stages of life, our bodies naturally change. You might notice that your energy levels aren't quite what they used to be, or you might be becoming more curious about how to maintain your vitality and health for the future....

I Got a Positive Bowel Screening Result: Now What? Receiving notification or seeing the sign on an at-home test that your bowel screening was "positive" or "abnormal" can feel like the world has suddenly shifted under your feet. It’s normal for your...

Bowel cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when detected early, and screening is the key to finding it in time. In New Zealand, the National Bowel Screening Programme has shown that a FIT (faecal immunochemical test) can detect at least 7 out...

Bowel health is something many of us avoid talking about but it’s a conversation we need to be having. In New Zealand, bowel cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers and the second leading cause of cancer death. Yet it’s also one of the m...

Maintaining a healthy bowel is essential for overall well-being. Our digestive system is complex, and influenced by various factors, including our diet, lifestyle, and genetics. Bowel health isn’t just about avoiding discomfort or managing regularity...

Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers in New Zealand, with thousands of new cases diagnosed each year. Despite these numbers, there’s good news: when detected early, bowel cancer is highly treatable, leading...

Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is the second most common cancer in New Zealand, with around 3,000 people diagnosed each year and over 1,200 succumbing to the disease annually. It is important for Kiwi’s to understand the risk facto...