NHS England is overhauling its screening method, as the threshold for further investigation after a faecal immunochemical ...

The NHS emphasised: "Ivan shares how the simple test saved his life." In the interview, Ivan recounted receiving his kit on his 54th birthday. Yet initially, he dismissed it, assuming it held little ...

The move could help to save lives by detecting cases earlier, health bosses say.

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.

Once fully rolled out, testing at the lower threshold is expected to reduce late-stage diagnoses and deaths from bowel cancer ...

An urgent warning has been issued to the public by the NHS, urging them not to delay an essential cancer test that could detect early signs of a lethal disease. This at-home screening can identify ...

Women in England who have consistently missed their cervical screening appointments will soon be offered the option of performing DIY tests at home, in a significant move aimed at boosting uptake and ...

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 ...

Around 600 more cases of bowel cancer could be detected early each year under an improved screening programme that could save the NHS millions. NHS England said it will lower the detection threshold ...