00:00Almost a third of people in the north-west are not completing bowel cancer screening tests, according to Bowel Cancer
00:08UK.
00:08New data from 2024 shows uptake across the region averages 69.5%, below the England's national average of 71%.
00:19NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria records the highest rate, while Greater Manchester is the lowest.
00:25The charity says screening helps detect cancer early and can prevent disease.
00:30Emma Baker from Liverpool was diagnosed after returning her test, despite having no symptoms.
00:36She has since had surgery and is in remission.
00:39Health leaders urge anyone sent a home test kit to complete and return it promptly.
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