Bowel cancer survivor
Chelsea Halliwell, the organiser of the campaign and a Bowel
Cancer NZ ambassador, says young New Zealanders are still
slipping through the cracks of a severely underfunded health
system.
Halliwell says, “I am
absolutely devastated that we are still hearing of young
people like Jo McKenzie-McLean, 43 and Hope Benns 42 who,
despite seeking help for their bowel cancer symptoms, were
turned down for diagnostic bowel screening because they were
considered too young.
Professor Frank
Frizelle, a Bowel Cancer NZ medical advisor says, “Bowel
cancer is increasingly prevalent in younger people. In New
Zealand, research has shown that among patients aged under
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Today marks the first day of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month – and it’s also our annual Move your Butt fundraiser. This campaign encourages all New Zealanders to get off their butts and challenge themselves to move more. Bowel Cancer .