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Bowel cancer test; test
for early symptoms of bowel cancer - colon polyps
A home use bowel cancer test kit which
looks for traces of blood in faeces. This can be a warning sign for
bowel problems including early symptoms of bowel cancer. Also known as a faecal occult
blood (FOB) test. (Occult refers to hidden).
Early detection of
bowel problems can be very important. Most cases of blood in stools
are nothing to worry about but should always be checked out by your
GP.
Why is a bowel cancer test important to me?
About
95% of all cases of bowel (colon
colorectal) cancer result from benign pre-stages, so-called polyps. As
these often have no symptoms they often go un-noticed until a cancer
develops.
The bowel cancer test looks for the presence of
minute amounts blood in the stool as an indicator of polyps (and other
bowel disease).
Positive results should always be referred to
your doctor for further investigation.
These home bowel cancer tests give an indication of bowel disorders.
Screens for the presence of blood in
the stool.
Simple and easy to use, each supplied
with full instructions. each pack contains one test and will give an
indicator of even very small amounts of blood in the stool.
Bowel cancer is
one of the few where the development of tumours can be prevented by
early intervention. If the polyp is found in time and removed, it can
halt the development of colon cancer.
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