bowel cancer

In the News | Published: 08 August 201811 February 2019

An independent review has outlined shortcomings of the national bowel screening programme (NBSP) pilot and made a range of recommendations for […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 08 September 201703 August 2018

A UK study has found that alcohol industry groups misrepresent the alcohol-related risk of cancer in public information. By surveying […]

In the News | Published: 21 July 201703 August 2018

Getting appendicitis when you’re over 45 could be the first sign of underlying colorectal cancer, according to a study published […]

In the News | Published: 16 December 201623 December 2016

Targeting six lifestyle factors could considerably reduce bowel cancer rates, according to a new study investigating risk factors for the […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 July 2016

A diet high in fatty acids from oily fish might reduce the risk of dying from bowel cancer, but experts […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 26 May 2016

The national budget announced today reveals an investement in a national bowel screening programme: Budget 2016 invests $39.3 million over […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 02 February 201628 March 2016

Increasing economic development is linked with growing rates of bowel cancer, but some high-income countries – including New Zealand – […]

In the News | Published: 13 November 201528 March 2016

This week the New Zealand Herald has run an extensive five-part series – in print and online – delving deep […]

In the News | Published: 21 August 201528 March 2016

The release of a major report on bowel cancer this week has re-ignited debate over nationwide screening for the disease. […]