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A record of US$$4.9 billion was spent on treating cancer in Taiwan last year, with around one million patients treated. The amount reflects Taiwan's aging population as well as higher rates of detection.
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00:00The cost of treating cancer in Taiwan hit a record 4.9 billion U.S. dollars last year,
00:05as the disease remains the leading cause of death in the country.
00:09Around 1 million people sought treatment for cancer last year, with lung, breast and colorectal
00:14cancers the most common forms of the disease.
00:17Pancreatic cancer joined the list of the 10 most common forms of cancer for the first
00:22time in a decade.
00:24Pancreatic cancer is very bad, we usually see it in the 3rd or 4th, but it's about half
00:32years.
00:32It's almost a loss of cancer.
00:35Since the first treatment is very good, everyone is very happy, the family is very happy, but
00:42suddenly the strength is very strong.
00:46Officials say the figures reflect Taiwan's aging population and also expanded screening, including
00:52low-dose CT scans for lung cancer.
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