National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Lifesaver fact sheet

This fact sheet provides some simple facts about bowel cancer and the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. It is available in over 20 languages.

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National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Lifesaver fact sheet

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Publication date:
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Publication type:
Fact sheet
Audience:
General public
Language:
English
Description:

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program’s home test kit is sent by mail to 50 to 74 year olds. The fact sheet outlines:

  • why it’s important to do the test
  • who should do the test
  • what the test looks for
  • symptoms of bowel cancer.

It provides contact details for more information.

This fact sheet is available in other languages

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