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The introduction of a bowel cancer screening programme was confirmed by Treasury Minister Anne Craine in Tuesday's budget.
Despite the financial squeeze, the Department of Health is to provide Island-wide screening.
It means more than 8,000 people aged between 60 and 69 will be monitored every two years.
Local charity Bowel Cancer Isle of Man has been campaigning for a programme since 2009.
Its chairman Heather Norman says the move could have a significant effect on survival rates:
Sailings rescheduled due to tidal conditions
Crossings today, over the weekend and on Monday affected
Fourth round of bus strikes gets underway
Drivers stage walkout as DOI says 'constructive discussions' held
Haulage contractor calls for road improvements after truck accident
Driver injured after his vehicles falls foul of a verge on Tosaby Road
Food wholesaler to close after 55 years
KC Foods has been in business on the Island since 1971
