This Van Can is coming to Stockport❗
Make sure to visit the van at the following locations to learn more about the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer and the importance of screening:
Asda, Marple – Thursday 9th and Thursday 16th January 2025
Morrisons, Bredbury – Friday 10th and Saturday 18th January 2025
Morrisons, Cheadle Heath – Saturday 11th and Friday 17th January 2025
Bowel cancer is much more treatable when caught early, so pop in for a chat and find out how early detection can make all the difference.
NHS bowel cancer screening is available to everyone aged 54 to 74. You can request a home test kit called a faecal immunochemical test (FIT), which checks for tiny amounts of blood in your stool. If anything unusual is found, you may be asked to have further tests to confirm or rule out cancer.
Always see your GP if you have any symptoms of bowel cancer at any age. Don’t wait for a screening test to seek help!
How to Request Your Screening Kit:
- If you’re registered with a GP and aged 54–74, you’ll automatically receive a screening kit every two years.
- If you’re 75 or older, call the free helpline on 0800 707 60 60 to request a kit every two years.
- If you think you’re eligible but haven’t received an invitation, you can also call the helpline.
- Stop by the bowel screening van for an informative chat
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