Jul 18, 2019
The unfunded immunotherapy drug Keytruda, is the first drug to add additional indications for bowel cancer patients registered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods via the Australian Therapeutics Goods Administration.
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Jul 11, 2019
We're always humbled when receiving words of encouragement to continue doing what we set out to do almost seven years ago. This partial letter below reminds us that we continue to head in the right direction and are helping the people that matter.
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Jun 01, 2019
Unichem and Life Pharmacy and Bowel Cancer Foundation Trust are encouraging more people to be proactive with their bowel health during bowel cancer awareness month this June.
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Jun 01, 2019
Leader of the opposition, Hon. Simon Bridges and National List MP, Hon. Michael Woodhouse met charity CEO, Georgina Mason, who shared charity efforts to help promote bowel health.
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May 01, 2019
Most food manufacturers follow the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) handbook which allows a certain amount of animal faeces to be present in the food we buy. But how much is too much?
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Apr 19, 2019
There are two immunotherapy treatments used in New Zealand to treat bowel cancer and help prolong patient life. Both Keytruda and Avastin are unfunded drugs and carry a hefty price tag.
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Apr 06, 2019
For almost half a century, Lloyd has acted in movies such as Taika Waititi's 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' and 'Hercules the Amazon Women' and was a Radio NZ broadcaster. Lloyd's biggest role was overcoming bowel cancer. Here is his story...
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Apr 06, 2019
Michael Nicholas Williams is a great advocate for early screening as it saved his life. After experiencing a change in toilet habits was the wake-up call Michael needed. This is Michael's story...
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Mar 15, 2019
Whitinga Harris, 31, from Ōtaua, southwest of Kaikohe, was diagnosed with colon cancer late last year just as he was finishing his teaching degree so he could help Maori youth. See his story...
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Mar 05, 2019
In a shocking report released today, the Ministry of Health has reported that bowel cancer patients in Auckland are twice as likely to survive than other parts of the country and 80% less likely to be left with a stoma bag.
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