Bowel cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Australia. However, early detection can help prevent 90% of cases.

The Australian Government has lowered the eligible age for the National Bowel Screening Program from 50 years to 45 years. People aged 50 – 74 will automatically be sent a free home test kit every 2 years but people aged 45 – 49 can request their first free screening kit to be mailed to them.

The test is called a faecal occult blood test and looks for traces of blood in your faeces which are visible and could be a sign of bowel cancer.

So Get2It – take the test! For more information, click here.

If you would like to discuss with your GP, please make an appointment by clicking here or phone 8370 9777 to speak to a receptionist for an appointment.