An analysis of colorectal cancer trends in Taiwan has found that a national screening program using fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) substantially reduced the incidence of and mortality from the disease.
“The incidence and mortality of CRC in Taiwan increased over the recent three decades despite having nationwide health insurance in place, while mass screening resulted in a significant decline of CRC mortality for the eligible subpopulation,” said Yi-Chia Lee, MD, of National