Implementing FIT – Scotland’s New Bowel Screening Test
Currently 1 in 2 people survive bowel cancer for more than 10 years; Cancer Research UK is working to make that figure 3 out of 4 people by 2034.
We can do this if we continue to detect cancers early and one way to do that is through participation in screening programmes.
The national bowel screening programme currently detects around 6% of all bowel cancers in Scotland and 63% are detected are found at stage 1 which means a better chance of survival.
The new test was introduced to the Greater Glasgow & Clyde board area on 20th November 2017.
This is what you need to know:
- The test is used to detect human blood in your faeces
- It is more effective than before and requires just one sample making it much easier to do
- The kit is still sent out by post to anyone aged between 50 and 74 years every two years
- Replacement kits may be requested by calling 0800 0121833
- Test result letters should be received within 2 weeks
To see how to complete the new test and find out more please click on the link below for a (very) short film telling you everything you need to know:
For more information or access to promotional materials please contact Mandy Ferncombe, Health Improvement Practitioner at mandy.ferncombe@ggc.scot.nhs.uk or 0141 355 2400
