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National Bowel Cancer Screening Program - Lifesaver fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information about bowel cancer and the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The program's home test kit is sent by mail to 50 to 74 year olds.
This fact sheet includes information on:
- why it’s important to do the test
- who should do the test
- what the test looks for
- symptoms of bowel cancer
- Organisation:
- Australian Department of Health and Aged Care
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- April 2021
- Last reviewed:
- May 2024
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