The Australian Government sends every person over the age of 50 a free screening test every 2 years.
This is the first one I have completed since turning 50. Only 11 years overdue.
I received the kits but never completed the tests.
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You should complete the test Brett, I did mine a couple of weeks ago, results Normal.
We are the same over here in England Bowel screening every 2 years.
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I have completed the tests. Will post it tomorrow.
It was all the previous tests I never done.
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“Doing the test” has become second nature to me now … 
NHS bowel cancer screening: FIT kit instructions (English) - GOV.UK.
A picture is worth a thousand words … 
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I know someone who works where these are processed and she said far too many people send far, far too much! 
( to be on the safe side ?)
Really, only a tiny amount required!
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I always completed mine but don’t receive them any more, I am of an age where they think bowel cancer is the least of my worries
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i did mine, the first test was inconclusive, the secont test showed cancer, so i had to have the camea…lol…i think it was my third or fourth visit when after the test i was just lying there waiting for the air they pump in to be pumped out by natural means, the doctor was typing away fruriously when she became aware i was watching her ‘i’m typing your report, would you like to hear what ive written?’ she strarted by saying something about the entrance [ive had the piles sorted-ish] so i cleared my throat and she looked up at me ‘anything wrong?’’ yes’ i pointed out ‘there is no entrance there doctor, that is an exit’ well she almost wet herself, she said ‘ive been doing this for over twenty years and i never even considered that’
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Crabby 
I’ve completed all of my tests but can request further tests
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I received the results of my test.
Negative
As I thought it would be.
Taswegians are made of Tassie Tough Stuff
I sent mine off a couple of weeks ago, no news yet…
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I reckon it will be delivered Monday or Tuesday. 
good luck Annie, one thing the bowel people suggest is that you steer clear of constipation, so many old folks die in the 'out-house on another forum there was a thread on this very subject…lol… the suggestion that i followed is ‘pitted prunes’ you should eat five every night, why not try it?
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Thanks, I do make a nice pork loin, marsala, prune casserole and do put prunes into other casseroles or roasts but on the whole they are a bit too sweet for my taste in their natural state. I eat plenty of veggies and avoid bread so don’t often have blockages. Some say rice gives you constipation. I rarely touch it.
I checked my GP online account and thankfully the bowel test came back negative which is a relief! As these new FIT kits are super sensitive a negative result is pretty much about 98-100% accurate. Phew!
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Good news for the both of us. Free of the worry for another two years.
A guy had a perforated penis and asked his Dr for help. The Dr said go find a person who plays the flute, he will tell you the best finger positions.