As further confirmation of my inevitable slide towards the slab, a bowel cancer screening test kit dropped on the mat – part of the national programme to regularly screen everyone over 55. It was back in 2016 that I endured the pain in the arse procedure at our local hospital. Five years on and the quacks are back for a second poke around. This time, though, it doesn’t involve a rear view camera, just a stick and a bottle.
As we all know, the NHS is under unbelievable pressure right now due to the pandemic knocking it for six. But it’s not quite ‘all out’ yet. I, for one, remain eternally grateful that my own health is in such capable, dedicated hands. Thank you!
Perking the Pansies 
I turn 75 this year (!) and the doc told me I need to have the full procedure every five years now rather than every ten. Oh, boy.
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Good advice!
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Been there, done that! Our neighbours over the road call it “Playing Pooh-sticks”.
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Not quite what A.A. Milne had in mind! 🐻😉
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Feeling grateful right now for the dedication of all our overworked and sometimes overwhelmed healthcare workers ❤️
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Absolutely 🏥
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