NHS Detects Tens of Thousands of Bowel Cancers Thanks to Screening Programme

NHS detects tens of thousands of bowel cancers thanks to screening programme

NHS bowel cancer screening has detected 70,000 cases in 20 years. Over 6.9 million in the UK took part in 2024/25. Early testing saves lives—get…

Screening programme detects tens of thousands of bowel cancers

Screening programme detects tens of thousands of bowel cancers Polly Jones 21 April, 2026 Screening programme detects tens of thousands of bowel cancers 21 April, 2026 New figures show that almost 7 million people have had bowel screening from the NHS during 2024/25, compared to around 4.7 million in 2014/15.Since NHS bowel screening was introduced 20 years ago, 85 million people have been screened and 70,000 cancers have been caught.270,000 …

NHS England » NHS detects tens of thousands of bowel cancers thanks to screening programme

Millions more people are now benefiting from lifesaving bowel screening compared to a decade ago, as the NHS urges even more people to get tested. Almost 7 million people have had bowel screening from the NHS during 2024/25, compared to around 4.7 million in 2014/15. Since bowel screening started 2 decades ago, the NHS has […]