Check For Bowel Cancer: Screening Saves Lives

Bowel cancer is the 3rd most common cancer in both males and females in the UK. Like most cancer it becomes more common with age, especially after 45. But sadly we are now seeing an increase in ‘early onset’ colorectal cancer, under 50 years of age. Cases under 50 are predicted to double in the next 10 years.

Using at-home testing can help us diagnose more cancers early, when they are easier to treat.

How It Works

Step 1: Order Your Kit Online

Order your kit online in just a couple of minutes.

Step 2: Sample Kit Delivered

Quick delivery, usually within 3 days, ready to use.

Step 3: Send Your Sample Back

Prepaid return, no hassle.

Step 4: Get Your Results

Receive your results and expert guidance in 5 days.

Why Our Bowel Cancer Screening is Different

Doctor Consultation Included For Positive Results

Unlike competitors, we provide in-depth post-test consultations with our experienced GPs.

Actionable Results

We don’t just test; we help you understand what to do next. We give everyone personalised advice on bowel cancer screening and risk.

More Accurate Testing

Our tests detect blood in the stool at much lower levels than NHS screening.

Plus we can offer testing every year, from 45 years of age which means detecting more cancers early.

Is This Test Right for You?

Do you have a family history of cancer?

Worried about the rise in bowel cancer?

Want to test more often than the NHS screening?

Want to start screening for bowel cancer younger than the NHS screening?

Feel healthy but want to be proactive about your health?

If you can answer yes to any of these questions then this test can help.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the home test kit work?

It is quick and easy to screen for bowel cancer at home using a home test kit. The kit contains a small plastic stick which is used to take a tiny sample of your stool and then placed in a plastic tube. The tube can then be safely returned via a normal post box. The laboratory analyses the sample looking for tiny amount of haemoglobin (red blood cells), which are not visible to the naked eye.

What does a positive result mean?

A positive test result does not mean you have a diagnosis of cancer, but it means you need more checks. The test has shown haemoglobin and this can indicate bleeding from the bowel. Usually a colonoscopy, a camera test to check inside the bowel, is recommended.

What does a negative result mean?

A negative test is very reassuring. It means we can be over 99% sure that you don’t have bowel cancer at the time of the test. You should continue to report any symptoms to your GP.

How often should I test?

In studies of over 40,000 people they showed testing every year for adults over 45 gave the best results in detecting cancer early.

Is your testing the same as other tests you can buy and do at home online?

We only use medical-grade laboratory testing. We use a leading laboratory, who are fully accredited to ISO 15189. This means you can be confident in the accuracy of your results.

We are also unique in that we help you with any positive results. A free GP consultation is included for anyone with a positive result. Our experienced private GPs will be on hand to ensure you get the best possible after care.

We test for a much lower level of blood than the NHS bowel cancer screening programme. The NHS programme only reports if the level is above 120, but we will tell you if your level is above 4.

How much does it cost?

At-Home Bowel Cancer Screening – £91

Fees include:

Kit delivery and all postage fees.
Laboratory analysis.
Report via email and personalised advice on screening.
GP consultation for any positive results including advice on referrals via NHS or private medical insurance.

Can I get the test from the NHS?

The NHS in England currently offers a home test kit for screening to those aged 54 to 74 years of age, every 2 years.

- If you are registered with an NHS GP it will automatically be sent to your home address.
- People aged 75 and over can call up to request a test kit.
Special risk groups
- People with a high-risk gene mutation such as Lynch Syndrome will be eligible for NHS screening such as a colonoscopy every 2 years from 25 years of age.
- People without a known gene mutation but at high risk for instance due to a family history or a previous bowel cancer may also be eligible for extra testing. Check with your doctor to find out if this might apply to you.

If you have symptoms of bowel cancer, talk to your GP about getting a test.

Can I do the test if I have symptoms of bowel cancer?

If you have symptoms then we would recommend talking to your GP. We would be happy to see you for a GP consultation online or in-person at Coyne Medical.

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Can I do other health screening with Coyne Medical?

Yes we can offer a full range of health screening from at-home genetic testing to whole body MRI. Check out our packages here.