Matthew Keogan
Matthew Keogan is a 53-year-old bowel cancer survivor from Rotorua, New Zealand. After being diagnosed with the disease, he has become a vocal advocate for lowering the bowel cancer screening age from 60 to 45, joining Bowel Cancer New Zealand's efforts to protect more individuals from the illness. Keogan emphasizes the increasing incidence of bowel cancer in younger populations, urging the government to take immediate action to prevent advanced cases and save lives. He has shared his personal journey of recovery, highlighting the importance of early detection and raising awareness about the symptoms of bowel cancer.
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Keogan has joined Bowel Cancer New Zealand’s call for the Government to lower the eligibility age from 60 to 45.
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