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Colorectal cancer is among the most common cancers globally and carries a high mortality rate. The incidence of colorectal cancer has been increasing in the Middle East, including in Oman. While many countries have implemented a bowel cancer screening program, Oman has yet to establish one. A standard tool for bowel cancer screening is a fecal immunochemical test where a fecal sample is sent to a laboratory to check for blood content in the feces. In Oman, such fecal test kits are available at t...