Men and women discussing bowel cancerWhat to ask your doctor about bowel cancer

Some questions you might ask your doctor

  • How will I know if I have cancer of the colon or rectum?
  • Am I more likely to get bowel cancer than anyone else?
  • Should I be having bowel cancer screening?
  • What are the screening tests for bowel cancer?
  • Is there anything I can do to lower my risk of getting bowel cancer?