Is screening for bowel cancer only needed if there are symptoms?
332 views · Published 26 April 2018 · 1:13 · Indexed 6 November 2026
Channel: Top Doctors UK · 2018 · Science & Technology
Screening for bowel cancer does not only happen when symptoms present. In the UK there are two national bowel cancer screenings available for people aged 55 or older and between 60 and 75 years of age. Early detection can improve chances of curing cancer, so screening is important - Mr Chetan Bhan explains. To request an appointment with Mr Bhan, you can do so here: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/chetan-bhan
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