There will be another push later this month to get those eligible for bowel cancer screenings to have one.
The disease is the third most common type of cancer, with around one in 20 people getting it, according to UK research.
The Department of Health has been promoting the screening programme heavily for the last couple of years, as early detection really can mean the difference between life and death.
Speaking live on Talking Heads today, Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon Dr Giovanni Tebala said more needed to be done to tackle the disease: (play audio)
The Bowel Cancer Awareness Evening takes place at 7.30pm on Tuesday, March 24 at the Freemasons Hall, Woodbourne Square, Douglas.Clip 1
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