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What is bowel cancer screening?

Bowel cancer screening is a simple NHS test you do at home to check for early signs of cancer. Jane Short's story highlights its importance; if she had done her test earlier, her cancer might have been caught at a much less advanced stage. The test looks for tiny traces of blood in your poo, which can be a sign of polyps or cancer.

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Mum Jane Short, 52, ignored bowel screening, later diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

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