Julie Platt urges readers to take advantage of the DIY home test for bowel cancer (Letters, 16 May). It is sound advice, but readers should be aware that the test is not foolproof and can miss the symptoms, as happened to me on two occasions.
Had I relied on the results of the test, I’d probably not be here now, but I was concerned about some changes that had occurred and was lucky enough to see a young GP who listened to me and decided to refer me in spite the home tests showing that nothing was amiss. I would urge anyone who feels that all is not right with their gut to see their GP and not take no for an answer.
Michelle Gibson
Balsham, Cambridgeshire
