A new campaign is hoped to lift local bowel cancer screening rates.
New national data reveals just 41.7% of eligible participants are completing the free at-home test.
While locally the participation is slightly higher at 44.1% for the Murray and Mallee region, there’s good reasons for more locals to complete the free at home test.
The cancer council say if participation increases to and is maintained at 60%, 84,000 lives could be saved by 2040.
Cancer Council Australia CEO Jacinta Reddan said, “We are proud to be working with the Australian Government again to roll out a new concept for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.”
“Research tells us that most Australians know the importance of screening for bowel cancer, but many still delay taking the test. People put it off, life gets in the way, or fear of what the result might show holds them back”.
For more information, visit bowelcancer.org.au
