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Referring people for colorectal cancer investigation in England: best practice guidance for GPs

This factsheet provides best practice guidance for GPs in England on monitoring people with bowel problems and the use of qFIT (quantitative faecal immunochemical test) in primary care. It aims to give GPs confidence and support in recognising symptoms that could be bowel cancer and has been developed to incorporate the new NICE guidance.

Referring people for colorectal cancer investigation in Wales: best practice guidance for GPs

This factsheet provides best practice guidance for GPs in Wales on monitoring people with bowel problems and the use of qFIT (quantitative faecal immunochemical test) in primary care. It aims to give GPs confidence and support in recognising symptoms that could be bowel cancer and has been developed to incorporate the new NICE guidance.

Lynch syndrome: A guide for primary care health professionals

This guide provides information for primary health care professionals on Lynch syndrome. 

Information resources – from diagnosis and treatment to living with and beyond bowel cancer

This briefing sheet helps healthcare professionals supporting people affected by bowel cancer.

Symptoms diary: Information for GPs

The symptoms diary aims to help patients with possible signs of bowel cancer to keep track of their symptoms before they visit their GP. This diary recording can give GPs a good indication about whether someone needs further tests for the disease. 

Our briefing sheet for GPs explains how it should be used.

The newly diagnosed book: a guide for healthcare professionals

The newly diagnosed notebook is for anyone who has been recently diagnosed with bowel cancer. It provides advice on how to cope with diagnosis, where to find emotional and practical support and tips for family and friends.

Our guide for healthcare professionals explains how it can be used.