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Who gets screened for bowel cancer?

In the UK, the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme invites everyone aged 60 to 74 to take a home test every two years. People outside this age range, including those under 50 where cases are rising, are not routinely screened unless they have specific symptoms or a strong family history. This trial aims to bridge that knowledge gap.

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