Former football coach encouraging others to get screened for cancer

Kenny Strachan was diagnosed four years ago - and says the condition has left a lasting impact on his life

Oliver Wright

A former Aberdeen Football Club Woman’s coach is warning of the dangers of missing a bowel cancer screening.

It’s as North East cancer charity Clan says the number of people referred to their service with bowel cancer has quadrupled.

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