Doctors say more bowel cancer screening would decrease risk of death 'significantly'

The NHS has made new videos featuring local GPs encouraging more people to take part in bowel cancer screening. Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK and, after lung cancer, is the second biggest cause of death out of all cancers. However, it is treatable, especially if it is diagnosed at an early stage. To improve the rate of early diagnosis, a screening kit is sent to people aged 54 to 75 every two years. Now …