How can people take part in bowel cancer screening?
The programme is being phased in across England. The first invitations were sent out in July 2006. Men and women aged 60 to 69, and registered with a GP, will be offered an FOB test every two years. Those aged 70 and over will not be invited automatically, but are encouraged to request a test kit. Anyone concerned about their health, or their risk of developing bowel cancer, should contact their GP.
The programme is being phased in across England. The first invitations were sent out in July 2006. Men and women aged 60 to 69, and registered with a GP, will be offered an FOB test every two years. Those aged 70 and over will not be invited automatically, but are encouraged to request a test kit by telephoning freephone 0800 707 6060. Anyone concerned about their health, or their risk of developing bowel cancer, should contact their GP.
