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Section 2 The Bowel Test Kit
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Your bowel test You will get a bowel test kit in the post
It will be sent to your home
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Who has bowel tests ? All men and women between the ages of 60 and 74 will get a bowel test kit Bowel test kits are sent out every 2 years
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What will I get ? You will get a: Letter Test kit Instruction leaflet
Freepost envelope
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Your bowel test When you get your bowel test kit you can decide if you want to do the test Its your choice!
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What if I decide not to do the bowel test ?
You will be sent a reminder letter in 6 weeks If you still don’t want to do the test that’s OK Its your choice!
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What if I decide not to do a bowel test ?
It is very important to go and see your doctor if you develop any unusual symptoms like: Bleeding from your bottom Pains in your tummy Feeling very tired a lot of the time Losing weight without trying It is important to go for your annual health check
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Deciding to do the bowel test
Before you do the test you may want to talk to a Support Worker Friend Family member Bowel Screening Wales about how you will do the test Bowel Screening Wales Telephone Helpline
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Will the test hurt ? NO This bowel test kit will not hurt at all!
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