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The new Bowel Screening FIT Test is more simple than the previous test. You only need to take one sample to screen fro bowel cancer
Important:
Remember - Bowel Cancer Screening
If you are between the ages of 56 to 74 you will have been sent a Bowel Cancer screening kit every two years, many people who took up the test are thankful, it saved their life. Darwen Healthlink do not want to see any of our patients miss out on this life saving opportunity. If you have not taken advantage its not to late as we can arrange for a kit to be sent out.
Please contact the surgery on 01254 964820 to arrange for a kit to be sent out. If you would like more information you can book a 10 minute appointment with our Healthcare Assistant.
Page last reviewed: 06 October 2025 Page created: 08 April 2020