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Bowel scope screening test: what it is

The bowel scope screening test is part of the NHS bowel cancer screening programme (BCSP).

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 2 January 2013
• Last updated: 20 May 2019 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 13 January 2021

Previously, some people aged 55 were invited for a test where a healthcare professional uses a tube with a camera to look inside the bowel. This is called bowel scope screening.

Bowel scope screening is no longer offered.

If you were invited for this test but have not had it because it was delayed due to coronavirus (COVID-19), you will be sent a bowel cancer screening home test kit from April 2021.

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[WITHDRAWN] NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme: bowel scope screening

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[WITHDRAWN] NHS Bowel Cancer Screening: bowel scope screening

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This publication explains the bowel scope screening test. It includes information about the risks of bowel cancer and accompanies all invitations for the test.

An HTML version of the leaflet is provided. You can view and download it in large print, and use a screen reader for an audio version.

Published 2 January 2013

Last updated 20 May 2019 — Show all updates

1. 20 May 2019

   Added HTML version of 'Bowel cancer screening programme' leaflet.

2. 22 May 2018

   Updated leaflet with information on use and protection of screening data.

3. 2 January 2013

   First published.