Colorectal Cancer
Machine-translated from Korean
5-Year Relative Survival
74.3%
Higher than the US (about 65%, SEER) and top-tier in OECD comparisons.
Early Detection
Annual FIT from age 50
National FIT screening with colonoscopy follow-up drives a high early-detection rate.
Surgical Approach
Laparoscopic & robotic standard
Minimally invasive surgery is the norm, prioritizing both function preservation and quick recovery.
Source Korea Central Cancer Registry (MOHW, 2017-2021) · US NCI SEER