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NHS Borders 'leading the way' against bowel cancer

Published on 10 August 2016 back to previous

NHS Borders is "leading the way" when it comes to screening people for bowel cancer, according to a local MSP.

The Scottish Borders saw the highest uptake of bowel screening in Scotland for invitations between 1 November 2013 and 31 October 2015.

NHS Borders saw 63.6% overall uptake, compared to Scotland’s overall percentage of 57.5%.

Rachael Hamilton South of Scotland MSP said: Bowel cancer is obviously serious , the third most common in Scotland and taking 1,600 lives a year. The more we can do together to help tackle bowel cancer the better. Screening is crucial to that aim and I am proud that NHS Borders is at the forefront of screening in Scotland. – Rachael Hamilton South of Scotland MSP

This article was sourced from http://www.itv.com/news/border/update/2016-08-03/nhs-borders-leading-the-way-against-bowel-cancer/


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