Bowel cancer screening uses a test called a faecal immunochemical test (FIT) to look for blood in a sample of your poo. This could be a sign of bowel cancer. You collect the sample at home and send it by post to be tested It can help find cancer early, and before you have any symptoms, which may mean it's easier to treat.
Bowel cancer screening is currently offered to everyone aged 50 to 74 every 2 years. This is because your risk of getting bowel cancer gets higher as you get older. You can also get screening for bowel cancer every 2 years if you're aged 75 or over, but you need to call the bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 6060 and ask for the test.