YOUR LOO COULD
SAVE YOU
LIFT THE LID ON YOUR HEALTH
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, yet it’s still hard for many of us to talk about.
But your toilet could tell you more than you think — and noticing early signs can make all the difference.
Got a poo test? Do it now.
If you're aged 50 to 74 years, you’ll receive a free NHS bowel cancer screening kit in the post. It’s quick, easy to do at home and can help detect early signs of cancer — even before you have symptoms. Most people get a normal result, which can put your mind at rest. But if something needs looking into, the sooner we act, the better.
Not sure how to take your test? Visit our screening page to find out some helpful tips on how to take your test at home.
Don’t ignore it. Do the test. Send it back.
Lost your test? Call the national bowel cancer screening line: 0800 707 60 60
Got symptoms? Get checked.
You don't have to be over 50 years old to get bowel cancer. It can affect adults of any age, and the earlier it’s found, the easier it is to treat. So, if you notice something unusual - contact your GP practice.
Know the signs and symptoms to be aware of at any age:
A change in your normal bowel habits - such as needing to poo more often or feeling like you haven’t emptied your bowels properly
Bleeding from your bottom and/or blood in your poo
Losing weight when you haven’t been trying to
Frequent pain and/or a lump in your tummy
Feeling breathless
Feeling a lot more tired than usual
Please don’t ignore symptoms even if you’ve had a normal result from a home screening test. It’s always worth checking.
Find out more and watch a short video on our symptoms page with Dr David Isaac.
Find out more…
People often shy away from talking about their poo, but it’s nothing to be embarrassed about. We hope through our campaign ‘Your Loo Could Save You’ to get people talking about bowel cancer and provide advice, support and information that helps make a difference to people’s lives.
You can read more about how we’ve engaged local artists in our campaign, creating our very own Loovre. Find out more and download our business toolkit and other resources helping raise awareness of this important issue.
You can also stay in touch with our News and, if you’re interested in playing an active role in this campaign and joining the many people and businesses who have supported us, your name too could be added to our Roll of Honour.
