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Bowel cancer screening aims to find signs of bowel cancer or early changes before there are any symptoms.\u00a0Finding bowel cancer early makes it easier to treat.<\/p>\n

If you are aged 50 to 74 and registered with a GP practice, you will automatically get an NHS bowel cancer screening kit sent to your home in the post every 2 years.<\/p>\n

If you are aged 75 or over, you can ask for a home test kit every two years by calling the bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 6060.<\/p>\n

If you do not have a permanent home address, you can ask your GP surgery for your test kit to be sent to the GP surgery or to another address.<\/p>\n

You will get your results in around two weeks. Most people are fine but a small number may need further tests.<\/p>\n

If you think you are eligible for bowel cancer screening but you have not been sent a kit, call the bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 6060.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information and advice on bowel cancer screening, visit the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Content provided by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside.<\/p>\n

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