Bowel cancer screening for over 60s
01 April 2011
The NHS has launched a Bowel Cancer Screening programme and can send you a free test kit to use in your home.
The NHS has launched a Bowel Cancer Screening programme developed to identify hidden traces of blood in your bowel motions which may indicate cancer.
Everyone aged 60-74 and registered with a GP is being invited to take part. People are sent a test kit to use in their own home. Screening is free.
If you are aged 60-74 and are registered with a GP in Lancashire, your kit will be sent to you automatically so you don’t need to do anything. If you are over 75 please ring 0800 707 60 60 to get your kit.
NHS Bowel Cancer leaflet
NHS Top Tips - Taking Your Sample
For more information visit the 
NHS Bowel Cancer Screening website or ring 0800 707 60 60.