Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Learn the symptoms. Spread the word. Help save lives.
Do you know the 5 key symptoms?
Bowel cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when caught early. Knowing what to look for could save your life – or someone you love.
Blood in your poo
Any blood – bright red or very dark – should be checked by your GP, even if you feel well.
Change in bowel habits
Persistent diarrhoea, constipation, or a noticeable change lasting more than a few weeks.
Abdominal pain or cramping
Ongoing discomfort, bloating, or cramping in your tummy that doesn’t go away.
Unexplained weight loss
Losing weight without trying can be a sign that something isn’t right.
Tiredness and fatigue
Feeling constantly exhausted or low on energy, which may be caused by internal bleeding.
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3,300+
New Zealanders diagnosed each year
90%
curable when caught early
2nd
deadliest cancer in NZ
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Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is made possible by Kiwi businesses, media partners, and community organisations who put their reach behind early detection. Every workplace involved is one more conversation that could save a life.
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