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The bowel movement is sweeping Scotland with more than 500,000 people doing their bowel screening test every year.
Although the figure is higher than ever, the Scottish Government’s Detect Cancer Early campaign is targeting those who put off taking the test, in a bid to save more lives.
Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in Scotland, but it is the most treatable and can often be cured if found early.
Statistics show that the likelihood of surviving bowel cancer is 14 times higher if detected at an early stage compared to a late stage. The bowel screening test – offered to people aged 50 to 74 – is the most effective way of finding the disease early.
One woman who is thankful for doing her test is Liz Harris, (64), who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in November 2014. The mum of three has since been successfully treated, and has shared her experience.
To watch what happened when campaign supporter Fred MacAulay surprised Liz at home, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO1i8HmYlS4