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Bowel cancer screening (FIT)

Free home FIT kit every 2 years via the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP). Ages 45–49 can opt-in to request a free kit.

Category
cancer
Countries
Australia
Applies to
Male, Female, Intersex, Prefer not to say
Typical start age
50
End age
74
Frequency
2 years

Risk & ethnicity adjustments

  • Opt-in eligible 45–49 — may change start age and/or frequency when criteria are met.

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