iFOBT: A simple rapid home test to check for colorectal cancer


Similar to a Covid-19 test, for the iFOBT, you mix your poop sample with the provided liquid chemicals, drip it onto the cassette and wait the recommended time for the result to show. — Pixabay

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in Malaysia, yet it remains one of the least talked about.

Many people are uncomfortable discussing bowel habits, stool tests or colon health, and this silence has consequences.

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