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Discover how Taiwan is combating cancer with a NT$6.8 billion budget increase for expanded screening services and a new Cancer Drug Fund, aligning with the ＂Healthy Taiwan＂ policy to cut cancer mortality by 2030.

Discover how Taiwan’s Health Promotion Administration plans to introduce medical egg freezing subsidies for young cancer patients by year-end, aiming to mitigate infertility risks post-treatment.

Discover the risks of household rubber and plastic gloves as Taiwan’s Consumer Protection Committee finds excessive plasticizers in some products, leading to recalls and health warnings. Learn about the actions taken to address these concerns.

Taiwanese actress Amanda Chu, 37, shares her arduous battle with cancer on ＂Super Night＂ and is praised as a ＂life fighter＂ by host Sam Tseng. Diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in 2021, Chu undergoes 18 rounds of chemotherapy, spending NT＄1.8 million on treatment, including 18 mastectomy and reconstructive surgeries. In September 2023, she triumphantly declares her victory over the disease. Chu’s journey is chronicled in prose, inspiring others with her courage and tenacity, while her return to work and regular check-ups every six months symbolize her heroic fight against cancer.

Foxconn founder Terry Gou shares an emotional tribute on Facebook to his late brother Tony Gou and his first wife Serena Lin. He recounts the personal tragedies of losing his brother to leukemia at the age of 46 and his wife to breast cancer at the age of 54. Despite seeking medical experts worldwide, his brother ultimately lost his battle with cancer. Gou recently withdrew his presidential candidacy and now focuses on his determination to contribute to Taiwan’s medical field. He announces his plan to build a cancer hospital in Taiwan as a way to offer hope to those fighting the disease.

Discover how Taiwan is leading the fight against cancer with its Lung Cancer Early Detection Program, marking a significant shift in the most common cancers and underscoring the importance of early detection and screening.

Taiwan’s most common cancer has shifted from colorectal cancer to lung cancer, according to the Health Promotion Administration (HPA). This change was observed in 2021, ending a 15-year record held by colorectal cancer. The HPA’s report listed the top 10 cancers, with lung and colorectal cancers being the most common. Other cancers on the list include breast, liver, oral, prostate, thyroid, stomach, skin, and pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer notably made the list for the first time. Dr. Chen Jin-shing, chief of surgery at National Taiwan University Hospital, explained that the shift is not surprising as lung cancer has been the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for the past decade. The HPA’s Cancer Prevention and Control Division director, Lin Li-ju, highlighted an increase in early lung cancer detection following the introduction of low dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening in 2022. In 2021, there were 121,762 new cases of cancer registered in Taiwan, marking the first decline in new patient numbers. On average, a person was diagnosed with cancer every 4 minutes and 19 seconds. HPA Director-General Wu Chao-chun urged individuals to reduce their risk factors and recommended regular screenings for early detection and treatment, especially for those at high risk.

Explore the latest 2021 cancer statistics in Taiwan, where lung cancer has now surpassed colorectal cancer as the most prevalent. The report highlights significant trends, including the rise of pancreatic cancer in the top ten list.