New Bowel Cancer Screening Test Available

The video discusses the challenges and importance of early bowel cancer screening, highlighting Claire Reid's case where her young age led to a delayed diagnosis. It presents statistics on bowel cancer's prevalence and mortality in the UK, emphasizing the need for screening programs. The introduction of a national screening program using a flexi SIG camera is shown to save lives and reduce healthcare costs, despite requiring more trained nurses.

What was a significant challenge Claire Reid faced in her bowel cancer diagnosis?

• Her family history was not considered.

• She was diagnosed too late due to lack of technology.

• She had no symptoms of bowel cancer.

• Her age did not fit the typical screening category.

What is the rank of bowel cancer in terms of prevalence in the UK?

• Third

• Fourth

• Second

• First

How many lives can potentially be saved annually with the use of a flexi SIG?

• 3,000

• 4,000

• 2,000

• 1,000

What was the impact of the UK's new screening program on its global standing?

• It remained the same.

• It became a leader in screening organization.

• It was criticized for inefficiency.

• It fell behind other countries.

What is the annual cost of treating bowel cancer for the NHS?

• 2 billion pounds

• 1.5 billion pounds

• 1 billion pounds

• 500 million pounds