iFOBT (immunochemical-based Faecal Occult Blood Test) community screening started in MOH health clinics since 2013. It is available at government health clinics in Penang.
CRITERIA for Screening:
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Age Group: 50 - 75 years old
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Asymptomatic (pre-clinical state)
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No family history
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Health Clinics & Community (integrated / opportunistic screening)
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Willingness to proceed with colonoscopy or further intervention
High-risk Group (with symptoms/family history) will be referred directly to Hospital for further assessment and management.
POPULATION AT RISK:
High Risk
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Personal history of either polyps or colorectal cancer
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Family history of either polyps or colorectal cancer
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Personal history of inflammatory bowel disease
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Family history of cancer such as breast, uterine & ovarian.
Average Risk
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Asymptomatic individual aged over 40 years
Low Risk
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Asymptomatic individuals aged less than 40 years and other than those listed above.
List of government health clinics in Penang:
Source: Ministry of Health
