National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Results notification letter – Positive

This is an example of the letter sent to people who have done the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program test to tell them their test was positive and what they need to do next.

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National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Results notification letter – Positive

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People who have done the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program test and have a positive result will receive this notification letter. It clearly explains that their faecal occult blood test was positive. 

They are advised to make an appointment to see their GP as soon as possible and provided with information about having a colonoscopy as their GP is likely to recommend they have one.

 

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