Rachel Purcell, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Otago and President of the New Zealand Society for Oncology, shared on LinkedIn:
“This is huge! A fantastic announcement from Bowel Cancer New Zealand this weekend.
Following the landmark clinical trial demonstrating that structured exercise programmes after chemotherapy can significantly improve survival in patients with colon cancer, Aotearoa New Zealand is leading the world in putting this evidence into practice.
Bowel Cancer NZ has announced the rollout of 34 sites across the country offering free, structured and supported exercise programmes for bowel cancer patients following chemotherapy.
This is exactly what we want to see – research findings translated into real, accessible benefits for patients.
And importantly, making sure that access isn’t determined by where you live or what you can afford.
An incredible initiative from the team at Bowel Cancer NZ, and something New Zealand should be very proud of!”
New Zealand Society for Oncology, shared on LinkedIn:
“A major NZSO2026 announcement from Bowel Cancer New Zealand highlights how evidence from cancer research is being translated into real-world supportive care across Aotearoa New Zealand.
The initiative reflects a growing focus on making evidence-based survivorship support accessible to patients in everyday clinical practice.
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