The reality of Gut Cancer

5,101

Over 5,000 kiwis are diagnosed with a Gastro-Intestinal Cancer every year - that's 14 people every day

50%

Over 50% of all kiwis diagnosed with a Gastro-Intestinal Cancer will die within 5 years, that's 8 people every day, which is more than Breast and Prostate Cancers combined

13-14%

Bowel Cancer is the most common Gastro-Intestinal Cancer in New Zealand. Incidences of Bowel Cancer has increased by 14% in men and 13% in women under 50 years of age