Homecare Medical

Homecare Medical is a leading New Zealand healthcare organisation. We bring together a range of national helplines, including Quitline and Healthline, to deliver 24/7 support through registered nurses and specialists, online and over the phone. It's a fresh, connected approach to healthcare that's already helped over half a million New Zealanders in less than a year. Why is Bowel Screening important? Every year, more than 3000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with bowel cancer and more than 1200 die from it. Mori are more likely than non-Mori to die from bowel cancer, partly because Mori are more likely to be diagnosed with bowel cancer at an advanced stage when it is more difficult to treat. This free National Bowel Screening Programme aims to save lives by detecting bowel cancer at an early stage, when it can often be successfully treated and has a focus on initiatives that drive equitable participation for all population groups. How does Bowel Screening save lives? International evidence shows that bowel screening programmes can save lives through early diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer. There may be no warning signs that bowel cancer is developing.