Screening involves testing people who do not have obvious symptoms of disease. Simple screening tests look for particular changes and early signs of cancer before it has developed or before any symptoms emerge.

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program invites Australians aged 50 years and over to screen for bowel cancer using a free, simple test at home.

For more information about bowel cancer screening in Australia, visit the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program website or call the National Cancer Screening Register on 1800 627 701.