December 28：In order to enhance the efficacy of published data, 2015 cancer incidence data was published. Statistical analysis indicated that a further 105,156 individuals had contracted cancer, which meant that someone found they have cancer an average of every five minutes in Taiwan. Colorectal cancer remained the most frequent type of cancer for the 10th year in a row, though there was negative growth in the absolute number of people for the first time, making it the fastest falling type of cancer both in terms of absolute numbers and rate of occurrence. These figures were an indication that screenings for colorectal cancer was gradually having an impact and this was used to underscore emphasize to the public the importance of cancer screening.

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