Issue
Bowel cancer is Australia's second biggest cancer killer, responsible for more deaths than breast, prostate or skin cancer1. Australians aged over fifty are at increased risk, but 90% of cases can be successfully treated if caught early2. That's why the Australian Government runs a National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP). The program provides Australians aged 50-74 years with a free and simple bowel screening test, which is sent by mail every two years.
It's a straightforward life-saving test but many Australians don't do it. In fact, preliminary data suggests national participation between 2020 and 2021...