Lower bowel cancer screening age to 30 & funding for investigation of symptoms

We call on the Government to lower the bowel cancer screening age to 30, and provide funding to ensure all patients with symptoms of bowel cancer are fully and quickly investigated, regardless of age, to help prevent further loss of life due to delayed diagnosis.

4,766 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Monday 2nd June 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
638
Signature Deadline
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Estimated Final Signatures: 21,769

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Bowel cancer is increasing in younger adults and we don't think the current approach reflects this. Early action could save lives.


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