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Melissa Meehan

EXPLAINED: Pharmacists push for new bowel screening approach - The Real Truth

Nearly six in 10 Australians aged 50-74 didn't return their free bowel cancer screening test. (HANDOUT/CANCER COUNCIL)

As Australia falls short of its national cancer bowel screening targets, pharmacists are calling for a revamped approach.

The latest National Bowel Cancer Program monitoring report found of the 6.28 million Australians invited to take part, nearly six in 10 aged between 50 and 74 did not return their free bowel cancer screening test.

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