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I live on Wirral and my husband and I have both done the test (my husband after a bit of persuasion). My smear was clear but they found my husband had a polyp which was a bit difficult to remove. The first biopsy was clear but the second had cancer. However everything now looks clear and he does not need any other treatment but will be monitored periodically. The treatment we both received was first class and all the staff involved including Macmillan nurses who looked after me as well were wonderful. We couldn't have had better treatment if we were paying.

Please, if you get the opportunity to do the test, don't be squeamish it could save your life.

gloucestershire did it last year, not pleasant but well worth doing.

ann
Glos

I've just completed my test - I call it the "s**t in a box" test!

It did take some weeks for me to pluck up the courage, and to complete the test (which can be tricky - lol) but I've had an "all clear" back in less than a week so I'm glad I did it.

Can I therefore encourage anyone who has received an invite to participate to do so - it aint nice, but absolutely necessary!

Jac xxx

Well done Mau.... I am so pleased that you were clear.

Jean x.

Scotland must be behind England --no pun meant !!!

Yes I did mine last week Rosalyn and received reply this morning that everything is normal,thank goodness.

I wasn't keen at first,but once I got 'things' organised it was simple to do.
Mau

Glad to see you Jean.xx
When I was in two minds about actually doing the test, I thought about yourself and others,and that is what convinced me to go ahead!

Yes I had the test last year and was found to have bowel cancer.

Because of the various scans I had to undergo it was also found I had Neuro Endoctrine Cancer.

I have since had a bowel resection and gall bladder removed.
I am now clear of bowel cancer.

Co-incidentally I saw my Neuro Endoctrine Consultant today and he discussed with me the treatments available.

I would urge everyone who is invited to take this simple test done in your own home.

It has saved my life :)

Jean x.

I can imagine a lot of people will bin the info

Is your area doing it ?Glasgow is . You have to collect specimens with a stick but it has not to have hit the water in the bowl!!!-hope no-one is eating their dinner -sorry