Below is a list of questions to ask your GP about screening for bowel cancer.
Mark the questions you would like answered and take them with you to your next appointment.
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Based on my personal and family history, do I have any of the risk factors that would make me likely to develop bowel cancer?
- Are my children or other relatives at higher risk for bowel cancer?
- If I have any of the risk factors, are there any changes I can make to reduce the risk?
- What are the signs and symptoms that I should be aware of?
- Should I have any of the tests that would screen me for bowel cancer?
- If so, what screening test(s) do you recommend for me?
- How do I prepare for these tests? Do I need to change my diet, lifestyle or my usual medication schedule?
- What is involved in the test? Will it be uncomfortable or painful? Is there any risk involved?
- When and from whom will I obtain my results?
- If I am to have a colonoscopy who will do the examination?
- Will I require someone with me on the day of the examination?
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How often will I be requiring a colonoscopy?