A Flaxmere man’s decision to take a test at home to check for bowel cancer has proven a lifesaver. Tito Lauvao, who was 70 when he tested positive for cancer.
Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora are pleased to announce a significant milestone for the National Bowel Screening Programme. As of December 2023, over 1 million self-test bowel kits have been returned and processed
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Māori and Pacific people in Tairāwhiti aged between 50 and 59 are now able to take part in the free National Bowel Screening Programme. The simple screening test can help find bowel cancer early, when it can often be successfully treated. The .