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Dr. Tsai Ya-lun, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Cathay General Hospital and Neihu Cathay Clinic, emphasized the importance of early detection through cancer screening, as over 10,000 people die from breast cancer, cervical cancer, colon cancer, and oral cancer in Taiwan annually. The government subsidizes four major cancer screenings: mammography for women aged 45-69, cervical smear tests for women aged 30 and above, stool occult blood tests for people aged 50-75, and oral mucosa examinations for specific high-risk groups. Cervical cancer screening can reduce invasion rates by 60%-90%, and the introduction of the 9-valent HPV vaccine aims to prevent approximately 70% of cervical cancer cases. Regular screenings, especially for high-risk groups, are essential for early detection and prevention, with instructions such as avoiding vaginal douching and refraining from sexual activity before the test.
Source: YAHOO