Bowel cancer screening programme
Why it’s offered
Bowel cancer is a common type of cancer in both men and women. About 1 in 20 people will get it during their lifetime.
Screening can help detect bowel cancer at an early stage, when it’s easier to treat. It can also be used to help check for and remove small growths in the bowel called polyps, which can turn into cancer over time.
Useful information
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/bowel-cancer
https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/
County Durham and Darlington Screening Centre:
01388 455319
National Free helpline:
0800 707 6060