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How do i get bowel cancer screening?

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GI cancer screen: Tell Dr The will do stool guiac to test for blood in stool. But will also need colonoscopy.

Answered 4/5/2020

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Dr. answered

New program: Try having a read of this: http://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/cancer-programme/bowel-cancer-programme/national-bowel-screening-programme/national-bowel-screening-programme-frequently-asked-questions

Answered 8/17/2017

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Colonoscopy.: At your age, your best bet would be to visit a Gastroenterologist and schedule a colonoscopy. You need regularly scheduled colonoscopies starting at age 50.

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 2/6/2018

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