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Macmillan and Cancerbackup merged in 2008. Together we provide free, high quality information for people affected by cancer through our publications, website and phone service. Find out more| .
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People may feel frightened when they are told they have an abnormal bowel screening result|. They may immediately think that they have cancer. So it’s important to remember that most people who have an abnormal FOB test result will not be found to have bowel cancer|. For every 10 people with an abnormal result who are offered a colonoscopy, one will actually have bowel cancer.
Understandably, people may find screening for bowel cancer embarrassing. Collecting the samples in the privacy of your own home will hopefully make it easier and less embarrassing for you.
If you feel that you need support, you can contact our cancer support specialists|.
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