- 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?
I don’t feel confident to do the test
We all feel nervous or unsure when doing something for the first time. The bowel screening test is quick, clean and easy to do. Plus, you do it at home.
To help you feel confident completing the screening test:
- Read the test instructions or watch a short video. The instructions are included in the kit.
- Open the kit and look at what it includes. Seeing and touching what’s inside the kit can help make doing the test feel easier.
- Make a plan to screen. Thinking about when you will complete the kit can help break up the process. Many people find it easier to collect their samples on the weekend when they feel less rushed.
When people screen once with the program, more than 80% do the test again!
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