Colorectal Cancer
Healthcare Facts
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