Julie Platt urges readers to take advantage of the DIY home test for bowel cancer (편지, 16 할 수있다). It is sound advice, but readers should be aware that the test is not foolproof and can miss the symptoms, as happened to me on two occasions.
Had I relied on the results of the test, I’d probably not be here now, but I was concerned about some changes that had occurred and was lucky enough to see a young GP who listened to me and decided to refer me in spite the home tests showing that nothing was amiss. I would urge anyone who feels that all is not right with their gut to see their GP and not take no for an answer.
Michelle Gibson
Balsham, Cambridgeshire
As a 60-plus woman, I received my “poo in the post” test kit in March and sent off the sample promptly. After a couple of weeks the result was back – I needed further assessment. 그때부터, the service ordered a colonoscopy, from which a biopsy was taken. Unfortunately it showed cancer, but a CT scan showed no further spread. I’ve already seen a surgeon and am awaiting treatment in June.
Early diagnosis gives a success rate of 95%. Hopefully, by the autumn I will be on the road to recovery and cancer-free.
Christine Ronaldson
Weston Turville, Buckinghamshire
