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The NHS offers free bowel cancer screening to eligible individuals, usually by sending a test kit directly to their home. This proactive approach aims to detect cancer early when it's most treatable. Jane Short's delay in completing her NHS test shows that even with the service provided, personal action is key to its success.
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