A simple test can help find changes in the bowel long before any symptoms occur. People aged between 50 and 74 are sent a free bowel screening test in the mail under the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP).
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in the NBCSP is low. Doctors, nurses and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers can help encourage more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to screen.
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This flipchart has been produced by SA Health and provides information about what happens after a positive test. The flipchart explains what a colonoscopy is, and how to prepare. This version is for women. There is also a version for men.
Do that test you've got nothing to lose, to avoid bowel cancer blues.
All you need to know to promote bowel screening with your patients.
Call the Program Information Line on 1800 118 868 (FREE CALL, calls from mobile may be charged).
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