Bowel Cancer
UK tells consumers to cut down on red meat
Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper is reporting the government will this week recommend to all people in the UK to eat no more than 500 grams of red or processed meat a week in order to protect them… Audio
Study finds milk in schools may reduce bowel cancer
A study from the University of Otago has found drinking milk as part of a school programme may help to reduce the risk of bowel cancer later in life. Audio
Cancer society welcomes bowel screening programme
A 24 million dollar pilot programme to screen for bowel cancer has been welcomed by the Cancer Society. Audio
Full nationwide bowel cancer screening a step closer
Full nationwide screening for bowel cancer moved a step closer today with the announcement that Auckland's Waitemata District Health Board has been selected to run a 24 million dollar pilot bowel… Audio
Beating Bowel Cancer
Sarah Derrett is chairperson of 'Beat Bowel Cancer Aotearoa', a new charity set up by people affected by bowel cancer. It aims to reduce the impact of the disease through awareness, education and… Audio
Bowel cancer tests 'problems won't be fixed overnight'
The Otago District Health Board is introducing hundreds more bowel cancer tests after a critical report which found some patients have endured long delays in being diagnosised. Audio
Health watchdog issues warning to provincial hospitals
The public's health watchdog is warning provincial hospitals to make sure their general surgeons have the skills to perform specialised operations especially for bowel cancer. Audio
Bowel Cancer Screen Programme Over Due
The Govt has announced it will set up a taskforce to fast track plans for a population-screening programme for the disease. Audio
Bowel Cancer Screening
Cancer expert Dr Peter Dady talks with Kathyrn Ryan about bowel cancer screening. Audio
Colorectal Screening
The Government has just announced its to fast track the creation of a national bowel cancer screening programme. Audio
