Zist Tashkhis Sanjeh has manufactured and marketed these diagnostic kits for rapid identification of the predominant tumor type. To date, roughly 600,000 people have used these kits as part of the nationwide screening program and their use is predicted to extend significantly.
According to the World Health Organization, the incidence of cancer in developing countries has increased dramatically, from 15% in 1970 to a projected 70% in 2030. In Iran alone, roughly 12,000 recent cases of colon cancer are diagnosed annually.
Iran’s Ministry of Health recommends annual screening for people over 50 years of age and people with a family history of colorectal cancer.
Traditionally, the standard method for detecting colon cancer has been colonoscopy; nevertheless, its invasive nature creates challenges for a lot of patients.
Newly developed rapid test kits provide a non-invasive alternative that’s each cost-effective and efficient. Unlike the previous reliance on imported kits, which faced challenges attributable to sanctions, these locally produced kits have an accuracy rate of over 90% and are designed for ease of use without the need for specialised laboratory equipment.
Rapid tests deliver results inside 10 to twenty minutes, making them available even in distant areas.
Early detection is crucial because colorectal cancer often has no symptoms in its initial stages. By facilitating early diagnosis, these kits can significantly reduce treatment costs and improve patient outcomes.
As Iran continues to expand its health care capability, this progressive diagnostic tool represents a big step forward in the effective fight against colorectal cancer.