Do you #Knowthehigh5 signs and symptoms of bowel cancer? Bowel Cancer UK is testing your knowledge with a quiz that gives you the chance to WIN one year's worth of Andrex toilet roll.

To take part 👉 https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/support-us/bowel-cancer-awareness-month/quiz/

To learn about bowel screening 👉 https://www.horshamcentralpcn.co.uk/bowel-cancer-screening

📷*Photo of Lisa Jelley, ACP & PCN Clinical Lead

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers. In the UK, 43,000 people are diagnosed with it and over 16,500 people die from it each year – more than 45 a day. Those who complete bowel cancer screening are 25% less likely to die of bowel cancer.

In Horsham, there are over 2,100 people currently outstanding a bowel cancer screen. If you need a new FIT kit, or you're 75 or over, you can ask for a kit every 2 years by phoning the free bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 60 60. If you are 60-74 years old, you will be offered a FIT test every 2 years.

If you're worried about a family history of bowel cancer or have any symptoms, speak to a GP for advice.

An animated video has been created to explain bowel screening to the public. It features UCLH consultant cancer surgeon, Austin Obichere, who encourages people to use the FIT (faecal immunochemical test) kit when it arrives in the post.