I was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer at 36 — I felt fit and healthy except for one symptom
A mother of three was “shocked” to discover she was suffering from stage 4 bowel cancer after doctors initially diagnosed her ...
NHS rolls out bowel cancer screening kits to people aged over 50
The FIT kit, which checks for blood in a stool sample, is a crucial tool in detecting early signs of bowel cancer.
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The pros and cons of at-home tests for colorectal cancer
They’re non-invasive with none of the dreaded prep. But are recently approved home tests for colon cancer as effective as ...
NHS test being sent in post to nearly 1m people 'could save your life'
The NHS is extending its bowel cancer screening programme across England, with those aged 50 and 52 set to receive a testing ...
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FIT test revolutionizes colorectal cancer screening
A revolutionary test known as the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) has demonstrated unprecedented success in reducing colorectal cancer mortality rates, offering a more accessible and effective ...
Hundreds of thousands of people aged 50 and 52 to be sent bowel cancer test kit
While the bowel cancer screening programme will cover those aged 50 to 74, anyone aged 75 and over can request a kit by phoning the NHS bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 60 60. The move ...
Over-50s in England offered home bowel-cancer tests
All 50-74-year-olds in England will now receive a home-testing kit for bowel cancer every two years. NHS England has been ...
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Another Voice: Colorectal cancer screening needs to be rethought
In New York, colorectal cancer is a top cause of cancer deaths across all populations. While screening rates have improved, ...
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NHS sending bowel cancer testing kit to thousands in England
The faecal immunochemical test (FIT) checks for blood in a stool sample, with people collecting their own sample at home before posting it back to NHS labs in a prepaid return envelope. If required, ...