New screening test cuts bowel cancer risk by a third, study finds

One-off examination, being introduced across NHS, was able to prevent 35% of bowel cancers overall and 40% of deaths

A one-off screening test being introduced across the NHS cuts the risk of developing bowel cancer by a third, a long-term study has found.

The test, which is being rolled out across England, will invite men and women to have bowel scope screening around the time of their 55th birthday.