Colon and rectal are among the most common cancers in deeloped countries. More than 940,000 cases are diagnosed each year and about 492,000 people die from the illness, according to IARC.

• 结肠直肠癌是发达国家最常见的癌症。据IARC称，每年约有94万新诊断病例，492000人死于此病。