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The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme has been rolled out.

This means that most people in their sixties will have already recieved an invitation from the programme.

It is important to note, however, that exactly when you recieve your invitation will depend on your date of birth. It can take up to to years for every eligible person in an area to be invited. Most areas will have sent out invitations to all those eligible by the end of 2012.

Screening is for people without symptoms.

You can ring to request a screening kit if you are over 70 by calling 0800 707 60 60