England’s National Health Service’s (NHS') fecal immunochemical test (FIT) has reduced referrals for suspected bowel cancer by 140,000, while the number of cancer cases has remained stable. This shows ...

In 2024/25 there were 140,000 fewer referrals for suspected bowel cancer than expected. The faecal immunochemical test (FIT) detects small amounts of blood in poo, which can be a sign of bowel cancer.

A fitness instructor has revealed how a straightforward NHS screening potentially saved his life. Ivan Corsby believed he was in excellent health, yet he was unknowingly living with early-stage bowel ...

A personal trainer has shared how a simple NHS test saved his life. Ivan Corsby thought he was "fit and healthy" but actually he was living with the early stages of bowel cancer. In a message posted ...

With World Cancer Day approaching on 4 February, understanding the diverse national cancer screening programmes, from mammograms to at-home faecal immunochemical tests, is crucial. Eligibility for ...

A fitness coach has shared how a simple NHS screening may have saved his life. Ivan Corsby thought he was in peak physical condition, but he was unknowingly living with early-stage bowel cancer. Via a ...