Bowel Cancer Screening: The Facts

English Large Print Version

English Large Print Version (PDF 1.14Mb)

Published February 2007

This leaflet gives information about bowel cancer, and the benefits and risks of bowel cancer screening. It aims to help people make an informed choice about taking part in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.

Please note, your GP and the local press will be informed when the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme reaches your area.

Health professionals can order English copies of the leaflets from the Department of Health publication orderline: Telephone: 0300 123 1002, Textphone: 0300 123 1003, Fax: 01623 724 524, Email orders: [email protected].

Leaflets may only be ordered in areas where the bowel screening programme is 'live' or roll-out is agreed and planned for the near future.