People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening
Health officials warn little over half of 54-year-olds completed free at-home test kits.
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"Bowel cancer can develop without any symptoms, but catching it early saves lives."
— Prof Peter Johnson , Academic
"I had no symptoms when I received my test. Not one. So I was really shocked when the results came back."
— Joanne Vernon , Activist
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Health officials warn little over half of 54-year-olds completed free at-home test kits.
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