Bowel Cancer Screening Test

Easy to use at-home bowel cancer screening test for men and women aged 45+

BowelCheck, our reliable at-home bowel cancer test, is a sample collection kit that looks for signs of digested human blood in your stools.

  • At-home sample collection kit 
  • Advanced laboratory qFIT testing
  • Part of your personalised screening programme
  • Full clinical advice, support and referral 
  • Accurate results within 2 weeks 

 

 

 

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Why should I have BowelCheck?

At Check4Cancer we want to empower you to take control of your health and we are committed to providing you with clinical excellence in all our cancer screening and diagnostic services. Our team consists of cancer specialists and highly trained support staff who are here to help and guide you.

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We call you if your result is abnormal
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Jean
Customer

It was a very efficient and easy service, with excellent email updates throughout the process. Excellent experience as a customer.

Jean
Simon
Customer

Easy to follow instructions and quick return of results. 

Simon
Anon
Customer

Quick and easy process to give peace of mind. Been meaning to do it for years.

Anon
Michelle
Customer

The service was quick and efficient, it was all done online and via post. I cannot think of anything else that could be done to improve the service.

Michelle

Professor Andrew Beggs, Clinical Advisor for Bowel Cancer

Early detection of bowel cancer is so important as if it is detected in its earliest stages, then there is around a 90% chance of it being cured. Many bowel cancers are potentially preventable in the UK, particularly with efforts aimed at regular screening and reducing any lifestyle risks.

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Why should I have a BowelCheck?

Why should I have a BowelCheck?

BowelCheck is a bowel cancer qFIT test that looks for signs of digested human blood in your stools as this can be a sign of bowel cancer. BowelCheck can be carried out in the comfort of your own home and is quick, hygienic and easy to use.

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Why should I use BowelCheck?

Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in the UK, with more than 42,000 men and women being diagnosed each year.

Yet, if bowel cancer (also known as colon cancer, rectal cancer or colorectal cancer) can be detected in its earliest stages, there is a greater than 90% chance of it being cured. Furthermore, over 50% of bowel cancer is preventable in the UK by screening and reducing your risks.

NHS England offers bowel cancer screening from the age of 60 in the UK (50 in Scotland) but, has only recently switched to similar technology used privately by Check4Cancer.

What makes BowelCheck unique?
  • BowelCheck is a quantitative Faecal Immunochemical Test (qFIT) that detects the concentration of human blood in the faeces, as this can be a sign of bowel cancer.
  • Set at a lower threshold than the NHS England qFIT test, BowelCheck will pick up more cancers than the NHS England test. 
  • The test result will state whether the sample was abnormal and if abnormal, the concentration of haemoglobin (blood) will also be provided.
  • This will provide additional clinical information if the GP refers you for further investigation to a NHS or private consultant.
  • BowelCheck includes a personal bowel cancer screening programme. 
What does the BowelCheck kit contain?
  • A sterile collection kit is posted out to you at home in discrete packaging by free tracked mail.
  • Complete the at-home sample collection kit by following the simple instructions provided in the test kit. You can view the kit instructions here. 
What do I do with the BowelCheck kit when I have completed it?
  • Complete the at-home test by following the simple instructions provided in the test kit.
  • Return your sample to our laboratory by Freepost and expect your results within 5 days of the laboratory receiving your sample.
  • Our team of specialists will analyse your test results and provide you with a personalised screening programme.

 

What happens if my test results are abnormal?
  • If you have an abnormal result we will call you before sending your results letter.
  • If your BowelCheck test result is abnormal we will advise you on the next steps.
  • Should you have an abnormal test result, you may be eligible for referral to a private consultant or to the NHS via your GP.

If you have an abnormal result it does not necessarily mean you have bowel cancer. A bowel cancer may be missed if it’s not bleeding when the test is undertaken.

Disclaimer

No cancer screening test will pick up all cancers. Although screening programmes are designed to detect cancers that are at an earlier stage, and have a better survival, this may not always be the case.