Major cancer mystery unlockedResearchers in the United States say they have discovered how to keep cancer cells alive in the lab, generating buzz in the scientific community about a potential breakthrough that could transform treatment.
Prince of Wales Hospital Integrated Oncology Clinic OpensThe Prince of Wales Hospital Integrated Oncology Clinic was officially opened on December 6 by Mr. Anthony Wu, Chairman of the Hospital Authority and Mrs Sally Lo, Founder and Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Cancer Fund. This marks another step forward in the hospital’s quality cancer care service.
Lift the lid on Prostate HealthThis year we are delighted to have Richard Ng, a well-known comedian in Hong Kong, to help us “lift the lid on prostate health” and encourage men to talk to their doctor about symptoms and screening. Look out for our new TVC all across Hong Kong starting from today!
Cancer Fund Provides Funding for Urinary Continent Devices to Relieve Incontinence Faced by ProstateProstate cancer is the third most common male cancer in Hong Kong. Every year over one thousand men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, and about 200 die from the disease. Prostatectomy is an effective treatment for prostate cancer with up to 80-90% of patients having a progression free survival (PFS) period of 10 years.
Killer disease in the genesSouthern Chinese, including Hongkongers, are 25 times more likely to get nasopharyngeal carcinoma, although rates are falling
