Hello Paris, and thank you for posting.

I am not sure if you need to worry about the screening programme whilst you have everything else going on for you. It may also be that your sample is a little toxic whilst having treatment. 

I would recommend that you call the NHS bowel screening helpline (number on this page if you scroll down) to get a definite answer on this, but I'm sure after your treatment is all finished it will be fine.

Take care Paris and if you want to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline the number is Freephone 0808 800 4040. The lines are open from 9 am till 5 pm Monday to Friday.

Sarah.

Hello Paris, and thank you for posting.

I am not sure if you need to worry about the screening programme whilst you have everything else going on for you. It may also be that your sample is a little toxic whilst having treatment. 

I would recommend that you call the NHS bowel screening helpline (number on this page if you scroll down) to get a definite answer on this, but I'm sure after your treatment is all finished it will be fine.

Take care Paris and if you want to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline the number is Freephone 0808 800 4040. The lines are open from 9 am till 5 pm Monday to Friday.

Sarah.

Dear Sarah,  many thanks for your advice. It feels as if the treatment pathway is a full time job in itself, so I am content to leave the screening for now.   I have a few days off before the next brachytherapy so we’re trying to fit in some ‘treats’ and some ‘see a friend’ dates. It’s lovely to have time to breathe and feel human rather than patient. Sending positive energy to all those going through it and those going through it with those going through it. And of course those helping those going through it.