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Cancer is the most common cause of death in Korea. Nationwide cancer statistics, the early detection of cancer, and quality control and feedback regarding cancer treatment are very important for improving the outcomes of cancer patients. In Korea, a national cancer center analyzes cancer statistics and reports them annually. A national cancer screening program for the early detection of 5 major types of cancer has been implemented, as well as an assessment analysis of cancer treatments in each hospital. To further improve the outcomes of cancer treatment, national-level support, the continuous evidence-based modification of policies, support for the families of cancer patients, and mounting a publicity campaign for cancer prevention and screening are needed.
Figure 1
Trends in age-standardized incidences of selected cancers by sex from 1999 to 2013 in Korea. (A) Men and (B) women. Age standardization was based on the Segi's world standard population. Reproduced from Oh CM et al. Cancer Res Treat 2016;48:436-450, according to the Creative Commons license [1].
1. Oh CM, Won YJ, Jung KW, Kong HJ, Cho H, Lee JK, Lee DH, Lee KH. Community of Population-Based Regional Cancer Registries. Cancer statistics in Korea: incidence, mortality, survival, and prevalence in 2013. Cancer Res Treat. 2016; 48:436–450. Article
2. Lee WC. Evidence-based national cancer screening program of Korea. J Korean Med Assoc. 2011; 54:1028–1035. Article