- I don’t feel confident to do the test
- Bowel screening doesn’t seem clean
- I don’t want to keep my samples in the fridge
- Life is busy. How do I remember to do the test?
- Why do I need to screen for bowel cancer?
- Is the bowel screening test right for me?
- Do I have to take part in the program?
- What does it mean if my test is positive?
What does it mean if my test is positive?
A positive test result is not a cancer diagnosis; it just means blood was found in one of your samples. The blood may be caused by conditions including polyps, haemorrhoids or inflammation of the bowel.
Blood in your poo needs to be investigated. You should talk with your doctor as soon as possible to discuss the result.
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