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Taiwan Sees 43% Rise in Colorectal Cancer Screenings

6/15/2025

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Taiwan's Health Promotion Administration (HPA) is calling for biannual colorectal cancer screenings for individuals aged 45-74. In just the first five months of 2023, screenings surged to nearly 870,000—a remarkable 43.57% rise. Early detection is crucial, boasting over a 90% five-year survival rate for those diagnosed in the early stages.

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Taiwan's Health Promotion Administration (HPA) is calling for biannual colorectal cancer screenings for individuals aged 45-74. In just the first five months of 2023, screenings surged to nearly 870,000—a remarkable 43.57% rise. Early detection is crucial, boasting over a 90% five-year survival rate for those diagnosed in the early stages.