Podcasts about bowel cancer

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and Bowel Cancer New Zealand has launched an unusual competition. The 'poo with a view' campaign encourages people to learn the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer and complete a quick online symptom checker. Those that take the symptom checker quiz at poowithaview.org.nz will go in the draw to win a poo with one of the best views in New Zealand. Bowel Cancer NZ CEO Peter Huskinson joined Matt and Tyler to chat about the campaign. Huskinson emphasised the life-saving importance of spreading information about the disease, "I mean the key thing to realise is that bowel cancer, what they call early onset bowel cancer, which is cancer, bowel cancer in people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, is actually the number one cause of cancer death in New Zealand." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Sunflower Conversations, James Dunn speaks with Nicole Trimboli about surviving two cancers, living with a permanent stoma and ostomy bag, and rebuilding confidence when your body and life change fast.  • Hodgkin's lymphoma as a young mum and the mental scars that can linger  • Daily life with an ostomy bag, diet planning and body image.  • Writing What a Shit Show as a guide, a story and a form of therapy • Travelling with a hidden disability, airport security, toilets and the Sunflower lanyard • The harm of judging who uses accessible toilets and why visibility is not proofPurchase a copy of Nicole's book "What a Shit Show"  Visit our website, Facebook, or Instagram for more resources.

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The new season of Lady Bites opens with a conversation a lot of us feel awkward talking about. In this episode, Aoife, Ciara and Louise discuss bowel cancer, including the key risk factors, common signs and symptoms to look out for, and the importance of screening in detecting cancer at an early stage when treatment is most effective.They also explore the concerning rise in bowel cancer diagnoses among younger adults, examining what current research tells us and why awareness of symptoms is important regardless of age.Thanks as always to our friend Jeremy Roske for his track, A Little Love.

After a cancer diagnosis in his 30s, Tasmanian Matt Duggan has run from Stanley to Cockle Creek for Bowel Cancer awareness. He was joined by his mate Rohan Barwick for the over 550km journey. Listen as they speak to Kaz and Tubes post the incredible mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Duggan joins Kaz and Tubes to discuss Matt’s Marathon Mission, and why he’s running the length of Tasmania for bowel cancer awareness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bowel cancer is the biggest cause of cancer deaths in Kiwis under 50, but plenty of experts have raised concerns over the current screening process. New Zealand's national screening programme doesn't kick in until 58, and advocates are calling for more to be done to screen younger Kiwis. GP Dr Clive Price recently moved from the UK, and he's set up a screening company called Truescreen to fill the gaps. "It's about just filling that gap in the market, really, and offering a service to Kiwis." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

London's open-science crowd takes over the Francis Crick Institute, UCL and UCLH share a seriously encouraging bowel cancer trial follow-up, and Sony starts nudging UK PlayStation users toward age verification ahead of June. Plus, Oppo's next flagship tees up its UK arrival, and Fallout 76 gets its latest tune-up. Read more at standard.co.uk — and follow Tech and Science Daily from The Standard for your weekday briefing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fuel protest, property prices in Cork have risen by €35,000 in the last year, drinking habits: 55% of adults now say they are most likely to have a tipple at home, moving from social and public occasions to more private, Cork man Brendan Looney on his Bowel Cancer diagnosis and why early detection and screening are so important, would an Australian-style vape ban work here? and on Movie Review, Mark shares his thoughts on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Avatar: Fire and Ash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Welbeck - providing beyond better healthcare.  Every 12 minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with Bowel Cancer. Bowel Cancer Awareness Month takes place every April to raise awareness of symptoms, promote early diagnosis, and encourage screening. As the UK's fourth most common cancer, early detection is critical, with over 90% of cases surviving if caught early. It mainly affects people over 50 but can affect anyone.  To talk all about this today we are delighted to welcome consultant gastroenterologistDr Adam Haycock to the show.  We get into the importance of screening, symptoms to watch out for and what exactly happens at a colonoscopy.  Adam explains: The warning signs people should be aware of Why symptoms must be checked urgently Which symptoms are often dismissed or mistaken for something less serious How particular women's conditions can cause confusing symptoms What to do if you feel embarrassed Why it is vital to take part in the free screening test for over 50's Plus, we discuss why people are so weird about poo, what a polyp is and why they need to be looked at.  Join Our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1115099072702743/?ref=share_group_link Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/selfcareclubpod/ YouTube https://youtube.com/c/SelfCareClub TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLnXyS1S/ Email hello@theselfcareclub.co.uk  Website www.theselfcareclub.co.uk Studio production by @launchpodstudios Music by purpleplanet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-care-club--6942824/support.

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One Body, One Life: Danni Duncan on Bowel Cancer, Resilience, and Owning Your Health.Host Vicki Nguyen introduces One Body, One Life, a longevity-focused show sponsored by Jomeis Fine Foods, and interviews Australian health coach, entrepreneur, author, and podcast host Danni Duncan, a bowel cancer survivor. Danni shares how her background in ballet, struggles with eating disorders, and motherhood led her to study nutrition, build the “Figure Babe” community during lockdown, and later launch her fitness app. She discusses the pressures of online work, dealing with trolls, and a recent controversy about ultra-processed school lunchboxes, linking childhood diets to rising bowel cancer risk. Danni recounts her diagnosis after severe iron/hemoglobin drops, fatigue, and dizziness postpartum, leading to urgent colonoscopy, robotic surgery removing a malignant tumor and 30 cm of bowel, and chemotherapy. She emphasizes mindset, exercise, gratitude, advocacy for early detection, and offers tips: nourish your body, move daily, and practice gratitude.

When was the last time you took a bowel cancer screening test? Recent research reveals a significant gap in participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, with just 24–31 per cent of people who speak a language other than English at home taking part compared to 44–47 per cent of English speakers. Dr Pallavi Sharma says early detection can save lives and calls for culturally tailored campaigns to boost participation among Hindi-speaking communities.

More New Zealanders die from bowel cancer than prostate and breast cancer combined. Yet most of us still feel uncomfortable talking about it.In this episode, we're joined by Alice Fitzgerald, CEO of the Gut Foundation, for a conversation that could quite literally save your life.We break down:Why NZ has some of the highest bowel cancer rates in the worldThe simple signs you should never ignoreWhy embarrassment is costing livesThe alternative to colonoscopy most people don't know aboutHow 30 grams of fibre a day can dramatically reduce your riskThis isn't about fear. It's about awareness, empowerment, and simple actions that make a massive difference.If you care about your health — or someone else's — this episode matters.Talking about poo might feel awkward.But as you'll hear… talking sh*t saves lives.Chapters00:40 Meet Alice Fitzgerald, CEO of the Gut Foundation02:05 Alice's journey from real estate to gut health advocacy07:22 What the Gut Foundation does: research, education and awareness11:34 Gut health explained simply12:34 Explaining gut health to kids: “gut buddies”15:54 What unhealthy gut health can look like day to day16:26 Why checking your poo matters19:49 What changes in your poo to watch for22:45 Tim's story: blood, fear and getting checked25:46 Why men are at greater risk27:02 Why acting early matters28:24 Real story: delayed testing and stage 4 bowel cancer30:31 Why bowel cancer is rising in younger people33:17 Why New Zealand's bowel cancer rates are so high34:33 The good news: bowel cancer is highly treatable if caught early35:21 What stops people from going to the doctor38:10 Public vs private care and long waitlists39:15 CT colonography vs colonoscopy42:45 Why you need to advocate for your own health46:27 The Gut Check campaign: self-check, professional check, social check48:56 Other warning signs beyond bowel changes50:34 The power of fibre for gut health52:14 30 plants a week and easy ways to get more diversity54:32 Simple food swaps and breakfast ideas for fibre58:48 Gut health misinformation, diet trends and diversity01:00:52 Lifestyle factors: exercise, stress and meditation01:03:07 The gut-brain connection01:04:40 Why gut health is highly personal01:09:23 Gut health for kids and fussy eaters01:10:27 Why gut issues are becoming more common01:11:48 Ultra-processed foods, advertising and willpower01:17:35 Personal responsibility vs food environment01:20:49 Focus on adding good foods, not eliminating everything01:22:30 Final takeaways: review your poo, get checked, eat more fibre01:25:35 Closing thoughts and thanks to Alice01:26:16 Outro: Follow OStudio and learn more

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In this episode Rosie Moss is joined by writer and lifelong music obsessive Cath Holland. Cath brings her husband Andy vividly to life, a thoughtful, principled “music buff” whose love of records, gigs and humour carried them through 25 years together and somehow held on right until the end.The conversation begins in the life before. Liverpool gig scenes, record shops, and a shared vinyl collection built over decades. Cath still laughs remembering the moment Andy first asked her out, by ringing her landline like it was 1987.Then comes the rupture. Cath walks Rosie through the brutal speed of Andy's bowel cancer diagnosis. The failed prep. The endless hospital wait. Being told there was an “84% chance” of cancer just days before Christmas. Early reassurances quickly turned into the reality of stage four disease.Together they talk about the parts people rarely say out loud. Stomas, infections, DNAR conversations, and the relentlessness of becoming a carer while watching the person you love slip away. Cath also speaks about the strange intimacy of keeping someone at home after they die.From there the conversation moves into the long tail of grief. Funerals. Ashes sitting on a shelf surrounded by Beatles books. The support cliff that arrives after everyone goes home. And the exhausting work of rebuilding a future that was never meant to be yours.This is a conversation about love, music, caregiving, class, and the quiet endurance required to keep going when the soundtrack of your life suddenly stops.In this episode:• How Cath and Andy's relationship was built through music, Liverpool gigs, record collecting and the rituals that still anchor her now.• The diagnostic timeline that still feels unreal: repeat endoscopies, a dread filled wait, and being told there was an “84% likelihood” of cancer days before Christmas.• Medical whiplash and systemic failure when tumours initially shrank but surgery was later ruled out because hospital teams weren't communicating properly.• What “dying at home” can actually look like, from hospice at home support and syringe drivers to district nurses and the decision to stay out of hospital in the final week.• Small moments of joy when there is no bucket list, including record shopping, Saturday lunches and comfort music from The Beatles and Creedence.• After death: the funeral as a rare moment of collective support, a Beatles shrine for the ashes, and the quiet bubble before telling the world.• The secondary losses people rarely talk about including work, identity, grief brain and the physical impact of prolonged stress and caregiving.• The kind of support that actually helps bereaved people and the things well meaning friends often get wrong.A beautiful, honest conversation about music, love, caregiving and the long echo of loss.Chapters0:07 Welcome + Kath and Andy: a life built on music6:50 From first symptoms to diagnosis: the long, frightening wait9:54 Treatment twists: radiotherapy, chemo hope, then stage four12:44 Palliative care, hospice, and choosing home18:59 Living inside terminal illness: day-to-day love, fear, and admin26:07 The last weeks and days: care at home, music, and the moment of death37:04 What happens next: overnight at home, funeral, ashes, and keeping love close42:59 The fallout: isolation, practical help, money, class, and work after loss64:29 Rebuilding a life: identity, exhaustion, joy, and messages for the newly widowed#widowedaf #widowhood #griefpodcast #bereavement #hospicecare #palliativecare #cancerjourney #endoflifeplanning #griefandmoney #workingclassvoices

James Van Der Beek's death last week at just 48 shocked fans, reignited fears about a disease we still associate with old age. Cases of bowel cancer are rising in those under 50, even as rates fall among the elderly. To find out why, researchers are turning to a century of preserved samples.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Ben Spencer, science editor, The Sunday Times Professor Trevor Graham,  director, Centre for Evolution and CancerHolly Masters, cancer patient Host: Manveen RanaProducer: Julia Webster, Sophie McNultyWe want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Bowel cancer has doubled in under-50s: do the reasons lie in birth?Further listening: Why are more young people getting cancer?Photo: Getty.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of February 2026 - Bowel Cancer under 50 is increasing, we had a great chat on the part diet plays in this. Then the under 16 ban on social media - Meta pushes an alternative but Erica Stanford says Cabinet's mind is already made up Matt's been enjoying The Conqueror virtual challenge app as a fun way to get his son into exercise, and today we discovered the App Creator is a Kiwi so we had a chat to Adam El-Agez. And to finish the show Kiwi treasure Mikey Havoc joined the boys to talk about the rebirth of the band PUSH PUSH. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bowel cancer has traditionally been more common in older adults, but cases in people under 50 have been climbing sharply around the world. But now researchers in the UK are digging into one of the largest archives of preserved tumours to compare historic and modern cancers and analyse how they have changed over time. Joining Anton to discuss is Prof Kevin Monahan, consultant gastroenterologist at St Mark's Hospital in London.

Noninterventional studies in clinical research are underutilized in clinical research and inefficient. Dan Drozd, CMO of PicnicHealth, knows we can do better. With host Deborah Borfitz, Drozd discusses the issues and ramifications researchers face from the lack of noninterventional studies, offers tactics for raising the bar for evidence generation, and shares what he expects in the clinical research space in 2026 in this episode of the Scope of Things. Plus, Borfitz shares the latest news on an expanding good pharma score card, an entirely telehealth-based cancer trial, a novel online platform for bowel cancer research, improving patient-reported outcomes in cancer trials, a virtual clinical trial for psychedelics, and identifying Type 1 diabetes in the symptom-less window stage. Show Notes   News Roundup Good Pharma Scorecard Study in JAMA Internal Medicine News on the Yale Scool of Medicine website  Nationwide telehealth trial for cancer News on The Ohio State University website Online platform for bowel cancer research News on the Newcastle University website Patient-reported outcomes in cancer clinical trials Paper in The Lancet Oncology News on the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer website Virtual clinical trial of psychedelics Research article in Advanced Science Type 1 diabetes risk prediction testing Study in The Lancet News on the University of Exeter website Guest Dan Drozd, M.D., CMO of PicnicHealth The Scope of Things podcast explores clinical research and its possibilities, promise, and pitfalls. Clinical Research News senior writer, Deborah Borfitz, welcomes guests who are visionaries closest to the topics, but who can still see past their piece of the puzzle. Focusing on game-changing trends and out-of-the-box operational approaches in the clinical research field, the Scope of Things podcast is your no-nonsense, insider's look at clinical research today.

From post-menopausal spotting to at-home bowel tests. HPV to painful boobs. Ask us anything about cancer, we’ve got you covered! In this episode, Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam tackle your most pressing questions about some of the most common cancers affecting women, including cervical, ovarian, uterine, breast and bowel. They talk to the experts to answer all your questions including what it means if you test positive for HPV and whether you still need a cervical screen if you’re in a same-sex relationship or have already had the vaccine. Plus, they dive into your breast cancer concerns, addressing whether to get the BRCA gene test, if the age your mum was diagnosed with breast cancer matters and what to do about your random breast pain. They also demystify those intimidating doctor's visits (no, your doctor won't remember your butt), the accuracy of the at-home bowel tests and finding the appropriate support. THE END BITS All your health information is in the Well Hub. We understand that conversations about cancer can be difficult, whether you're navigating your own diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or remembering someone you've lost. If today's episode has brought up difficult feelings, please reach out. The Cancer Council offers a confidential support line staffed by specialist nurses, and you can call them on 13 11 20.Dr Mariam recommends The Bottom Line Podcast and the film A Little Bit of Heaven. For more specific information on the topics we discussed today, organisations like: Australian Gynaecological Cancer Foundation Ovarian Cancer Australia Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation National Breast Cancer Foundation Breast Cancer Network Australia iPrevent McGrath Foundation Bowel Cancer Australia Cancer Council And if you just need to talk to someone immediately, you can always call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Remember to be kind to yourself, and please don't hesitate to seek support. GET IN TOUCH Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here, email here or leave us a voice note here. Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok. Support independent women’s media by becoming a Mamamia subscriber CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam Guest: Professor Clare Scott, Dr Belinda Yeo, Dr. Penelope De Lacavalerie Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sally Best Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Video Producer: Julian Rosario Social Producer: Elly Moore Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Why is bowel cancer on the rise in younger Australians and what are the five key symptoms we’re dismissing? Is it actually better for your vaginal health to sleep without underwear? And can you use an online doctor as your regular GP if you live in a regional area? In this episode, we talk to colorectal surgeon Dr. Penelope De Lakavalerie about why bowel cancer is no longer an ‘older person’s disease’. She breaks down five crucial symptoms to remember, using the acronym B.O.W.E.L. And, she explains the dietary and lifestyle factors that could be contributing to this rise in young people. We also settle the debate on whether it’s healthier to sleep commando and if there’s any science behind letting the girl breathe. Plus, Dr Mariam answers a listener's question about the pros and cons of using a telehealth doctor as your primary GP. THE END BITS All your health information is in the Well Hub. For more specific information on the topics we discussed today, Dr. Penelope De Lakavalerie recommends resources available on Bowel Cancer Australia. We understand that conversations about cancer can be difficult, whether you're navigating your own diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or remembering someone you've lost. If today's episode has brought up difficult feelings, please reach out. The Cancer Council offers a confidential support line staffed by specialist nurses, and you can call them on 13 11 20. And if you just need to talk to someone immediately, you can always call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Remember to be kind to yourself, and please don't hesitate to seek support. GET IN TOUCH Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here, email here or leave us a voice note here. Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok. Support independent women’s media by becoming a Mamamia subscriber CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam Guest: Dr. Penelope De Lakavalerie Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sally Best Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Video Producer: Julian Rosario Social Producer: Elly Moore Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Aideen Ryan, Professor in Tumour Immunology at University of Galway's College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. Photo: Andrew Downes Researchers at the University of Galway have revealed the results of a world-first study into how bowel cancer shuts down the immune system, and how this can be reversed to improve treatment. The findings have been published in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer (JITC). Breakthrough for bowel cancer immunotherapy The research team showed how structural stromal cells switch off the immune system and how the body's own killer cells can be switched back on, opening up the opportunity for a completely new approach to optimising immunotherapy for patients. Colorectal cancer - commonly referred to as bowel cancer - is one of the world's most common cancers and the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Diagnoses in people under 50 have been climbing in recent decades, with recent global analysis showing these early-onset cases have almost doubled since 1990. In Ireland, the disease affects more than 2,500 people a year. Professor Aideen Ryan, Professor in Tumour Immunology at University of Galway's College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, said: "While immunotherapy has revolutionised care in cancers such as melanoma and lung cancer, it has shown very limited benefit in bowel cancer, leaving patients with advanced disease with few treatment options and poor survival outcomes." The breakthrough research discovery is the first to demonstrate that tumour stromal cells - the structural cells that support cancer growth - are directly reprogramming the immune system. They do this by switching off, or hijacking, two of our body's most important tumour-fighting cells - the natural killers (NK) and macrophages - rendering them unable to attack the cancer. Professor Ryan said: "The interaction between the cancer, our body's healthy cells and our defence mechanism is a complex one, but our research shows that the cancer is essentially creating an immune brake - it is blocking the body's natural response and fight mechanism." What has been discovered in relation to how the cancer interacts with the human body? Tumour stromal cells are the structural cells which allow the cancer to grow. They are coated in sugars called sialoglycans. These interact with receptors on the body's immune cells called Siglecs. This interaction causes the body's natural defence response to be switched off and unresponsive when immunotherapy is used, and therefore unable to attack the cancer. The research identified a specific enzyme that drives this process of 'switching off', as it produces the Siglec-binding sugars on stromal cells. When the researchers blocked this pathway using drugs called sialidases, they could show that the body's most important tumour-fighting cells - the natural killers (NK) and macrophages - reactivated. It showed that the tumours shrank and the spread of cancer, known as metastasis, was prevented. The multidisciplinary research was conducted in collaboration with colorectal surgeons and pathologists at Galway University Hospital, led by Professor Aisling Hogan and Professor Sean Hynes; as well as experts in colorectal cancer - Dr Philip Dunne, Queen's University Belfast and experts in targeting sialoglycans at Palleon Pharmaceuticals, MA, USA, who have developed sialidase drugs that disrupt the sialoglycan-Siglec interaction. Professor Ryan added: "Our research is a clear breakthrough in our understanding of bowel cancer and how immunotherapy could be more successful. This world-first finding shows that some of the bowel cancer cells are not just passive bystanders, they are actively reprogramming the body's immune cells, preventing them from doing their job. We have uncovered an entirely new checkpoint and by focusing on it we can reactivate the immune system and improve our body's innate ability to fight the disease, and even target metastasis." Michael O'Dwyer, Pro...

New research into bowel cancer has identified ways to reactivate the immune system, to help tackle the spread of the condition. For more Professor Aideen Ryan is a Professor in Tumour Immunology at University of Galway.

Bowel Cancer New Zealand said lives will be saved after the government announced free bowel cancer screenings for those over the age of 58. Their chief executive, Peter Huskinson, spoke with Corin Dann.

Experts say better staffing numbers will be key to improving bowel-cancer screening. The screening age is set to lower to 58 for Northland, Auckland and the South Island today, with the rest of the North Island to follow in March. More than 120,000 people will qualify for screening in the first year of this change, and the Government aims to boost colonoscopy capacity to lower the age screening age further. But colorectal surgeon Frank Frizelle says there's plenty of capacity to expand it, but more resources are needed. "The Government is walking very cautiously in this line, because it's worried that its resources won't be able to deliver. To me, it doesn't seem to match up." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Sunday Panel, Chelsea Daniels from the Front Page podcast and TV producer, journalist and commentator, Irene Gardiner, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! From Monday, the starting age for bowel cancer screenings will be lowered from 60 to 58 in Northland, Auckland, and the South Island. The rest of the North Island will follow in March 2026. Do we think the Government could have done more with this? Do we need to loosen up royal traditions? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health bosses have been called upon to cut the age for bowel-cancer screening. The call comes amid warnings Ireland now suffers from the highest mortality rate for colorectal cancer in Europe. There has been a near doubling of the rate of bowel cancer - with a worrying surge in detections among people aged under 50. Seán Lally, Co-Owner of Hotel Woodstock, was diagnosed with bowel cancer and spoke with Alan Morrissey on Tuesdays Morning Focus. Photo (c) 9dreamstudio from Getty images via Canva

In New Zealand, bowel cancer is responsible for the second highest number of cancer deaths, and one in ten people diagnosed are under the age of 50. Globally, what was once seen as a disease of old age is now affecting an increasing proportion of the younger population. Research shows that our gut health has a lot to do with prevention and managing risk. Associate Professor of Surgery at Imperial College London, James Kinross, is a colorectal surgeon, scientist and best-selling author. His book Dark Matter explains in practical terms what you can do to look after your microbiome - the ecosystem of micro-organisms living inside you - and the key to a healthy immune system. Dr Kinross will be in New Zealand next month as a guest speaker at the 2025 New Zealand Society for Oncology Conference in Dunedin. He speaks to Mihingarangi Forbes ahead of his trip about our 'internal climate crisis', the use of faecal transplants and why exposure to microbes is necessary for our survival.

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Thousands of people are opting to pay for their own colonoscopies as wait times blow out on the public system. Bowel Cancer NZ's medical advisor and surgeon Dr Frank Frizelle spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In this SAFE SPACE episode, Jess sits down with Kellie Finlayson to explore what it’s really like to live with a Terminal Illness. At just 25 and shortly after giving birth, Kellie was diagnosed with Stage 4 Bowel Cancer. She opens up about her journey, sharing how she shifted her mindset from “why me?” to “why not me?”, and how perspective and resilience have shaped her experience. Kellie speaks candidly about the emotional and physical challenges of treatment, the power of self-advocacy, and how her diagnosis has impacted her role as a mother. Above all, she shares what it means to live fully and find meaning in the face of uncertainty. Is there somebody you'd like to share this episode with? Just tap the 3 dots above ⬆︎ and pass it on LINKS: You can find out more about Kellie’s story in her remarkable book ‘There Must be More’ and hear her podcast ‘Sh!t Talkers' If you or someone you love is affected by cancer, support is available. You can call The Cancer Council on 13 11 20 for free, confidential information, emotional support, and practical guidance — wherever you are in Australia. And if this conversation has brought up difficult feelings, Lifeline is here 24/7 on 13 11 14 You’re not alone. If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify CREDITS:Host: Jessica RoweGuest: Kellie FinlaysonExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nat MarshallDigital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined by Dr Brandon Baraty and Associate Professor Viraj Kariyawasam, two leading experts in gastroenterology, to discuss the latest in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management and bowel cancer screening. They'll share insights into the most recent advancements in diagnostic techniques and cutting-edge treatment options shaping the future of patient care.This podcast is sponsored by Macquarie University Hospital, part of MQ Health - a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research.Dr Baraty is a senior Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, and Endoscopist. He is the Head of Discipline of Gastroenterology at Macquarie University Hospital and the Director of Endoscopy at Ryde Hospital. Dr Baraty specialises in IBD care and is a leading expert in transabdominal ultrasound for IBD assessment in New South Wales.Associate Professor Kariyawasam is a Senior Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, and Endoscopist at Macquarie University Hospital and Concord Hospital. He holds a PhD from Sydney University and has completed international fellowship training in IBD. He is dedicated to advancing IBD diagnosis and management while actively supporting patient advocacy and education.

When Helinka Carr experienced limited rectal bleeding, because it was limited, she never thought her problem could rise to the level of cancer.  She also thought the bleeding might be diverticulitis, which had been suffered by members of her family.  However, at the urging of her doctor, she underwent blood tests and a colonoscopy.  The latter revealed that she had bowel cancer.  Thanks to two surgical procedures, she achieved survivorship but has to wear an ileostomy bag.  She tires easily, but had the energy to start a line of ostomy lingerie for bag-wearing women diagnosed with below-the-belt cancers.   Helinka Carr said when one experienced rectal bleeding for three weeks, that was the standard in the United Kingdom for being a candidate for bowel cancer.  Helinka while noticed bleeding in her rectum and in her stool, it didn't exist to the degree that aligned with the accepted standard for bowel cancer.  She also said her family had a history of diverticulitis, which also led her to believe that she was not a candidate for bowel cancer.   Nonetheless, her general practitioner urged her to get the bleeding checked out.  After a series of blood tests, Helinka underwent a colonoscopy and bowel cancer was indicated.   Once upon learning of her diagnosis, she immediately refused chemotherapy.  She agreed to a regimen of radiation treatment, combined with her self-styled complimentary hearing.  It took two surgeries, but her tumor was removed.  Helinka detested the radiation therapy, and firmly believes her practicing complimentary healing all by itself could have removed the majority of her tumor.   Despite achieving survivorship, the radiation continued to affect her.  She suffered from pelvic radiation disease, which robbed her of any feeling in her rectum or bladder, creating major problems any time she had to urinate or defecate.    Helinka's care team said she would need to be fitted for an ileostomy bag.  At first she was told she would only have to wear it for twelve weeks; but after it was removed, she was incontinent and was told she again would have to wear the bag, this time on a permanent basis.  Helinka has figured out a way to manage the bag, go out and enjoy normal activities and get six to eight hours of sleep each night.   Helinka's experience inspired her to devise a line of ostomy lingerie.  It is attractive underwear destined for bag-wearing women diagnosed with below-the-belt cancers.   By way of advice, Helinka Carr says regardless of your cancer diagnosis, you need to fiercely advocate for yourself.  That means asking lots of questions, and if your doctor cannot sufficiently answer your questions, to get another doctor.   Additional Resources:   Helinka's lingerie line: Unspokenrosebud-Etsy

Colorectal surgeon Dr Ada Ng from Sydney Adventist Hospital joins John to discuss the importance of testing for bowel cancer, and the symptoms you should keep an eye out for. Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday on 2GB/4BCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Sample is joined by James Kinross, colorectal surgeon and author of the book Dark Matter: The New Science of the Microbiome, to answer all your questions about gut health. In episode one, James explains how the gut microbiome gets set up, how it impacts our early development, and the effect antibiotics can have on our microbes. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

We hear a lot about the pressures boys and young men are under and how many of them are looking to the online world - or manosphere as it's sometimes called - to find answers. Prompted by the drama Adolescence on Netflix, the topic has been in the news regularly in recent weeks. This week the Women and Equalities Select Committee heard evidence on the manosphere. Anita Rani is joined by Will Adolphy, who was a dedicated follower of the manosphere until, in his mid 20s, he had a breakdown. He went offline for five years and rebuilt his life. He is now a psychotherapist, coach, and goes to schools to speak about healthy masculinity.This week ITV has announced a shake up of the scheduling and production of its popular daytime shows including Lorraine, Loose Women and Good Morning Britain. Whilst Good Morning Britain will be extended, both Lorraine and Loose Women will see their number of shows cut. Entertainment journalist and expert on all-things TV Scott Bryan unpicks why this is happening.The Bombing of Pan Am 103 – is a new BBC factual drama series. Based on the true story of the bombing of a passenger flight over a small Scottish town of Lockerbie on 21 December 1988, in which 270 people were killed. Kathryn Turman was Assistant to a federal Senator at the time of the bombing. After the trial she joined the FBI where she founded the agency's first ever Victim Services Division. Her experience in the aftermath of the Pan Am bombing proved invaluable to the FBI's response to the 9/11 attacks, and she has aided victims and families throughout major moments in history including the Las Vegas shooting and the Boston marathon bombing. She discusses her mission to help victims, and what inspired her work in public service.Next month marks three years since the journalist and host of BBC's You, Me and the Big C podcast Deborah James - known to many as Bowel Babe - died, aged 40, five years after her stage four bowel cancer diagnosis. Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer type and cause of cancer death for women. Since the early 1990s, the incidence rate in women aged 25-49 has increased by almost 60%. Bowel cancer is treatable if diagnosed early. Heather James, Deborah's mother, is fulfilling a promise to her daughter and continuing with Deborah's awareness-raising work - she and Michelle Mitchell, Chief Executive of Cancer Research UK, are in the Woman's Hour studio.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Kirsty Starkey

Orby is back even though there has been less pinball news then code in Dune Orby tries to salavage a show! WARNING my voice is fricked up for aboot half the shw sorry not sorry! xoxo Support my buddy Kimba and the fight against Bowel Cancer by donating to your local cancer charity or for Kimbas Bday I will drop a link to specifically donate in her name! >>>  https://www.facebook.com/donate/620383734386452/10236256121563864/ 

Bowel Cancer sufferers, survivors and their supporters gathered at Parliament on Tuesday to call on the Government to lower the age of eligibility for free bowel cancer screening tests. Several dozen protesters met with Ministers to raise awareness of the growing problem and to call for change in how the disease is diagnosed in Aotearoa. Bill Hickman has more. 

Last year the government announced it's progressively lowering eligibility for free bowel cancer screening to 58 years old, down from 60. It also ended a pilot programme that allowed Maori and Pasifika to access bowel screening at 50. That's despite Christopher Luxon's pre-election promise to match Australia's screening age of 45 years old. Rachael Ferguson spoke to Lisa Owen. 

Can Gut Health in Childhood Help Prevent Bowel Cancer Later in Life?This week on the podcast, we're talking about something that might feel a little confronting but also incredibly empowering: how our kids' health today could shape their future health tomorrow.Bowel cancer rates are on the rise in young people, and new research is pointing to a surprising contributor — one we've been talking about for a long time here at Natural Super Kids: gut health. In this episode, we will break down what this means for parents without fear, but with practical action in mind.Here's what we cover:What the latest research says about childhood gut bacteria and bowel cancer risk.How early-life factors like C-section births, antibiotics, and diet can impact long-term gut health.Subtle signs that your child's gut may be out of balance — from tummy troubles to mood changes.Easy, gut-supportive changes you can start making right now (even if life feels busy).

TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: LIVE from Beljanski Integrative Cancer Conference, Stage "0" Cancer, RFK vs Food Dyes, CDC COVID Vaccine Recommendation?, Food Linked to Mood, Rising Youth Cancers, Toxin Exposure vs Bowel Cancer, RFK Vaccine Reporting Battle, Autism Vaccine Belief Surges, Teen Mood Crisis, and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/live-from-beljanski-integrative-cancer-conference-stage-0-cancer-rfk-vs-food-dyes-cdc-covid-vaccine-recommendation-food-linked-to-mood-rising-youth-cancers-toxin-exposure-vs-bowel-cancer-r/

April is bowel cancer awareness month. With this in mind we talk to Dr Alan Desmond, consultant gastroenterologist, about how to reduce our risk of developing bowel cancer, one of the commonest cancers in the Western world, and how diet and lifestyle can improve prognosis for people already living with this condition. Alan is a practising clinician, author of 'The Plant-Based Diet Revolution', a well known speaker and now a successful podcaster with his new podcast - ‘Eat This with Dr Alan Desmond', as well as being an Ambassador for Plant-Based Health Professionals UK. For many years Alan has been advocating for a high fibre whole food plant-based diet, for gut health and to reduce the risk of many chronic conditions. To connect with Alan: https://www.alandesmond.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.alandesmond/ Details and tickets for the Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Conference: https://nlmc.org.uk/ Details for joining Plant-Based Health Professionals UK: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/membership Factsheets from Plant-Based Health Professionals : https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Bowel-Cancer-Prevention.pdf https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Colon-Cancer.pdf https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Colonoscopy-on-a-vegan-diet-231208.pdf Studies discussed: https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/cancer-carcinogenicity-of-the-consumption-of-red-meat-and-processed-meat https://www.bmj.com/content/378/bmj-2021-068921 https://eatforum.org/eat-lancet-commission/the-planetary-health-diet-and-you/ https://www.ceu.ox.ac.uk/research/epic-oxford-1 https://adventisthealthstudy.org/studies/AHS-2/findings-lifestyle-diet-disease https://www.bluezones.com/ https://www.wcrf.org/preventing-cancer/cancer-prevention/our-cancer-prevention-recommendations/ https://ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.1200/JCO.21.01784 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-55219-5

Lucie Morris-Marr was a fit and healthy 44 year old, mother of two when she received a shock diagnosis of invasive stage four bowel cancer. She had no family history, was a non smoker, had a varied diet, a good weight and wasn't a heavy drinker. Lucie had just published her first non fiction book into the secret trial and conviction of Australian Catholic Cardinal George Pell. As her treatment began, all publicity events for that book were cancelled, and she defaulted to her journalistic instincts - digging deeper into other possible links to bowel cancer. What she discovered was a wealth of scientific studies linking regular consumption of processed meats with bowel cancer. Her new book Processed, draws on this science, and her own experience, to make the case for much better understanding of the risks to human health from processed meat.

People referred to the public health system gastro departments for colonoscopies or other exams are waiting months for an appointment even when they have symptoms that could be a sign of bowel cancer or other disease. Checkpoint has spoken to people experiencing worrying symptoms who are waiting for a colonoscopy or gastroscopy, while hearing nothing from Health New Zealand. Health NZ has told us it has staff recruitment drives, along with other ideas under way, to cope with an increase in gastro referrals. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

Dr Anisha Patel is a GP specializing in women's health whose world was turned upside down with a diagnosis of stage three bowel cancer. She's the author of the brilliant book Everything You'd Hoped You'd Never Need To Know About Bowel Cancer. I found this such a powerful book, with lessons for all of us whether or not we have cancer. This is a very inspiring conversation about women's health and how we can all take better care if ourselves. We talk about: - Anisha's cancer journey - How she found the strength to write her book - Vulnerability and the emotional aspects of cancer - Openness about one's health with children and family - The long-term effects and life after cancer - Surviving the survival - Psychosocial impacts and support - Anisha's work with charities to set up a life after cancer clinic to provide specialized support - Histamine intolerance and menopause - Balancing hormone therapy and histamine intolerance - Empowering women with knowledge And lots more! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on iTunes or wherever you're listening. Order the ebook or audiobook (narrated by Rachel) versions of Rachel's book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond at magnificentmidlife.com/book The paperback can be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers: UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ US & Canada: https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ You can listen to all the other episodes and get the show notes at magnificentmidlife.com/podcast. Recommended by the Sunday Times. Feedspot #3 in best midlife podcasts and #14 in best women over 50 podcasts worldwide. You'll find lots of strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at magnificentmidlife.com. Check out Rachel's online Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or 1-1 Midlife Mentoring.

Send us a textEpisode 9 - Series (Season 2)After three weeks of wonderful guests Martin & Patrick are on there own for a catch up.Martin still doing well on his new Cancer treatment heads back for his 3 monthly check up and CT Scan.Its also good news as for the first time in nearly two and a half years Martin applies for a new Job, can you guess what it is yet all will be revealed.A new feature this week is guest Ian Trushell who is currently battling Stage 4 Bowel Cancer which has spread into the Liver.Bowel cancer is also called colorectal cancer. It affects the large bowel, which is made up of the colon and rectum. Cancer is when abnormal cells start to divide and grow in an uncontrolled way. The cells can grow into surrounding tissues or organs, and may spread to other areas of the body.Ian was given a two year life expectancy but he recently past that date and is continuing his battle with a positive mental attitude. Ian today describes the symptoms of Bowel and what to look out for.Oh no, yes Martin gets his Joke of the week in this week, not sure if its a winner.Next week we continue with our guests, Martin and Patrick attend the "Make a Wish Charity" awards ceremony and speak to some of the winning recipients.#Mediastinal Germ Cell Tumour#Prostate Cancer#Bronchiectasis#CharcotmarietoothDisease#Emphysema#The after life#Ghosts#Spirts#Ouija boards#Mediums#Psychics#Reincarnation#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCRep#bbcuploadCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.comCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com