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Do Bowelscan test

Ten years ago Max Davies and Pat Naughtin considered buying and using a Bowelscan test kit. Max did the test and Pat did not.
Now Max and Pat are actively encouraging everyone over aged 40 to get a Bowelscan test kit. But Max and Pat are promoting Bowelscan for completely different reasons. Max’s Bowelscan test 10 years ago was positive. A further examination found that Max had potentially pre-cancerous growths called polyps and these were removed. Pat didn’t take the test 10 years and he also kept putting it off each year. He was recently diagnosed as having bowel cancer. The cancer has produced secondary cancers in his liver and his lungs.
“Don’t be an idiot like me – go and buy your Bowelscan test kit now. They’re only $10 and they tell me they’re very easy to use,” Pat said.
“Don’t wait until it’s too late.”
Max is still clear of cancer. He checks this by doing a Bowelscan test every year. He is fit and well, enjoys his competitive bowls and caravan holidays.
Pat spends his time going through cycles of chemotherapy. tions of radiotherapy and surgery.
Bowelscan kits are available during May at your local pharmacy. They cost $10. Make sure that your information details on the registration card are clear and return your test kit to the Bowelscan container at your pharmacy.
Rotary Club volunteers pick up the Bowelscan test kits and deliver them to Barwon Health where doctors and pathology consultants supervise a team of Rotary Club volunteers who carry out the test and prepare your results.
The Medical Director will notify you as quickly as possible if you have a positive test result. You can then arrange further testing with your own doctor. Negative test results take a little longer, sometimes up to three weeks.
Max Davies and Pat Naughtin both advise: “Don’t wait until it’s too late.”

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