Bowel Cancer Screening


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Overview

Bowel cancer often starts out with small, noncancerous polyps in the large intestine (bowel) that don’t produce symptoms. Therefore, it’s recommended you receive screenings to identify and remove polyps before they become cancerous.


Bowel cancer can occur at any age, however, it’s most common in older adults. If you do develop bowel cancer, your doctor will work with you to tailor a treatment plan to your specific cancer and needs. The plan may include a combination of radiation, surgery and drug treatments, such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.

See your doctor if you have any typical signs and symptoms of bowel cancer, such as:

  • A persistent change in your bowel habits, such as constipation or diarrhea or a change in stool consistency
  • Blood in your stool
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Ongoing abdominal discomfort, such as gas, pain or cramps
  • A feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely
  • Weakness or fatigue
  • Unexplained weight loss

When should I be screened for Bowel Cancer?

Talk to your doctor about screening options to catch bowel cancer before it starts. In general, people should start regular screenings around 50.


However, your doctor may recommend you start screenings at an earlier age or have them more frequently if you are in a high-risk group, such as having a family history of bowel cancer.

What are the risk factors that indicate Bowel Cancer?

  • Older age
  • History of bowel cancer or polyps
  • History of inflammatory intestinal conditions
  • Inherited syndromes that increase bowel cancer risk, such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and Lynch syndrome, which is also known as hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC)
  • Family history of bowel cancer
  • Low-fiber, high-fat diet
  • A sedentary lifestyle
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol

How do you test for Bowel Cancer?

Your doctor will discuss with you screening options that best fit your needs. Options at The Chartwell Hosptal include:

  • Colonoscopy, which uses a camera on a long flexible tube inserted into the rectum. (Read more about colonoscopy at The Chartwell Hospital.)
  • Fecal occult blood test (FOBT) and fecal immunochemical test (FIT), which use stool samples to find hidden (occult) blood.
  • Virtual colonoscopy, which uses a CT scan to produce cross-sectional images of the abdominal organs, allowing the doctor to detect changes or abnormalities in the colon and rectum. To help create clear images, a small tube (catheter) is placed inside your rectum to fill your colon with air or carbon dioxide.


Our consultants will work with you to determine if bowel cancer screening is right for you and, if so, which options best suit your needs and preferences.

FREE Consultations


We can provide consultations with a highly experienced Medical Practitioner for patients who require a Colonoscopy or Gastroscopy. To arrange your consultation please click on the book now button below to submit your details you will be contacted to schedule your appointment at your earliest convenience. During your consultation, your Medical Practitioner will discuss your symptoms and create a management plan based on your needs. A diagnostic referral is included in the price is required.


Before you go ahead with your procedure, you will be informed of the costs and everything will be clearly explained before you book. At The Chartwell Hospital, we make it our mission to guide you through every stage of your health journey. If you are experiencing the symptoms mentioned above please get in touch and book a consultation.


If you already have a referral from your doctor

If you have a referral from your GP stating the procedure required, please send the referral to our patient care team at HERE, once received a member of our team will contact you by telephone to arrange your appointment.

What if I don't have a referral?

The Chartwell Hospital offer virtual and in person consultations with a highly qualified Medical Practitioner, who can provide a diagnostic referral if required. We can support you by discussing your symptoms and recommend the best possible plan for your condition.


To book a consultation with one of our Medical Professionals, please start by completing our online form by clicking the button below.

Prices detailed below:

The procedure includes a medical report, the results of any biopsies taken, and a face to face follow up consultation on the day of your procedure.


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