What is Bowel Cancer Screening?
Bowel cancer screening is a test that looks for early signs of bowel cancer. The test is called a FIT kit (Faecal Immunochemical Test). You do it at home by collecting a small sample of your poo and sending it to the lab.
Who Can Get the Test?
If you are aged 54 to 74, you will get a FIT kit in the post every 2 years.
Soon, people aged 50 to 74 will also get the test every 2 years.
If you are 75 or older, you can still get the test every 2 years, but you must call the Bowel Cancer Screening Helpline on 0800 707 6060 to ask for it.
How Do You Get a Bowel Cancer Screening Test?
If you are registered with a GP, you will automatically receive a FIT kit in the post every 2 years.
Follow the simple instructions in the kit to take a small sample of your poo.
Send the sample back in the prepaid envelope.
Getting Your Results
You will get your results within 2 weeks after sending your sample.
Sometimes it may take longer.
You will receive a letter with your results.
Why is Screening Important?
Bowel cancer screening can find cancer early, even before you have symptoms. Finding it early makes it easier to treat and can save lives.
If you receive a screening kit, please use it. It is quick, easy, and could help detect cancer early.
For more information, visit the NHS website or call the Bowel Cancer Screening Helpline on 0800 707 6060.
Take a look at this video from Sign Health and the NHS Bowel cancer screening: Alan Titchmarsh and Tommy Walsh | NHS | BSL version
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