“I would definitely encourage other people to do it. It’s like having an MOT”, says local resident, Inigo, aged 52, who works as a Chief Technology Officer in an IT company and a well-established DJ. “If you’re offered it, take it”.
Inigo’s test showed that he needed to go for a further bowel screening, this time in person – a colonoscopy. All further tests were clear. But it was so important to check.
Detecting bowel cancer early makes you up to 9× more likely to be treated successfully.
The free test detects signs before you notice anything wrong.
Complete it in the privacy of your own bathroom.
Everyone aged 50–74 will get a test every two years.
So if you get sent a test: Put it by the loo. Don’t put it off. Your next poo could save your life. For more information go to the NHS pages on Bowel Screening.