The Maag Lever Darm Stichting has presented a petition to the Dutch Parliament urging an earlier start to colorectal cancer screening, proposing to lower the testing age from 55 to 50. With 50,000 signatures backing the initiative, director Mariël Croon argues that the change could save 150 lives annually. Colorectal cancer is the second most common type, and early detection is crucial for effective treatment. The petition highlights the need for preventive measures as current screenings only catch a fraction of at-risk individuals.