Bowel health

New Zealand has relatively poor record with bowel cancer compared with other similar countries. The new screening programme will make a difference, but this is only for over 65s and younger people can get bowel cancer. If you notice a change in your bowel habit, rectal bleeding or unexplained weight loss please come in and see us. Remember there are many possibly causes for your symptoms, and bowel cancer is not likely, but early diagnosis and treatment can make a great difference.