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Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of death in Malaysia, ranking as the most common cancer among men and second most common among women. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian urged the public to undergo timely screenings, sharing his personal experience with his first colonoscopy. He emphasized the importance of early detection, especially for high-risk individuals, suggesting screenings begin as early as 35 for the very high-risk group. Malaysia recommends screenings for those aged 50-75 at average risk, and earlier for high-risk individuals.
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