But survivor thinks screening should be available to more age groups
New bowel cancer testing kits being introduced on the Island are being described as a 'win-win'.
Today FIT devices are being rolled out which can detect signs of cancer more accurately and earlier.
The tests are considered simpler and require one sample instead of several.
Manx Care chief executive Teresa Cope said: "Regular bowel cancer screening is of vital importance because early detection can improve the prognosis offered and may reduce an individual's risk of dying from this disease.
"Bowel cancer can be very treatable if detected early and I would urge people who receive a kit in the post to return their sample quickly.
"Similarly I would encourage anyone who's concerned about their bowel movements, and who feels something may not be quite right, to seek medical advice as soon as possible and without embarrassment."
Screening is offered to those aged 60-74 on Island - but bowel cancer survivor Heather Norman thinks this needs to change:
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