Bowel Screening Wales 50-74yrs
Bowel screening aims to find cancer at an early stage when treatment is likely to be more effective. Early detection is key. At least 9 out of 10 people will survive bowel cancer if it’s found and treated early. The test kit is designed to measure how much blood is in your poo and can be completed at home. Once you have sent your test your results will be back with you within two weeks. People aged between 50 and 74, and who are living in Wales are invited to take the test every two years.
As of Wednesday 9th October 2024, Bowel Screening Wales started to invite people aged 50 for bowel cancer screening for the first time. The programme will be rolled out to the newly eligible age group gradually over the next 10 months. If you are aged 50 you do not need to request a test kit, you will be automatically invited.
