Bowel cancer is Scotland’s third most common cancer, with almost 4,000 people diagnosed every year. However, bowel screening is the most effective way to find bowel cancer early, when it is most treatable and we encourage everyone who receives a kit to send their sample in as requested.
Everyone in Scotland between 50 and 74 will automatically be sent a bowel cancer home screening test every 2 years. If you are over 75 you can still take a bowel screening test every 2 years if you want to. If you have not received a kit in the last 2 years, or have misplaced it, you can order one via the Scottish Bowel Screening Helpline on 0800 0121 833.
More information about the Scottish Bowel Screening Programme can be found at www.bowelscreening.scot.nhs.uk
