Having hit 60 I got sent the screening kit through the post.

Two weeks from sending off the s h I t stick I got my result regardless of the Xmas holidays.

Excellent service and a very worthwhile service I think.

A hesitant moment opening up the envelope for the result but nice to get the result we all hope for.

I believe they have now made this available to a slightly younger age bracket, I’d recommend everyone having it done.

What interested me though was that after 75 you actually have to request this test yourself and it doesn’t automatically happen, it sort of feels like they’re happy to keep you alive until 75 and if you cop for something then it’s just tough luck!

I have a friend of nearly 91 who had polyps removed from his colon at 88 and he’s still going strong.

It doesn’t matter what age you are, if you’re still fit of mind and physically quite mobile then death is something to be avoided and we all deserve the best that screening and early intervention can offer, my friend Derek is a prime example of this.

I hope you lads and lass on here take this simple test when it’s offered to you, just be careful not to let your finger slip when you’re probing for your sample! 😏