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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:
Cost of land pushing would-be farmers away from sector
ManxNFU says competition is a barrier for those looking to enter industry
Charity wants to hear from those who've benefitted from oxygen therapy
HBOT hoping DHSC will consider increasing funding for its services
Festival of Motoring 'dream rides' take place today
Cars will be on Douglas Promenade between 12pm and 3pm
Drop-in session offers support for households ahead of rising winter costs
Support service says finances will be stretched for some over the coming months
