Most cancers if detected early can be successfully treated. It is therefore important that the public are educated on the prevention and early detection of cancers. In order to increase public's awareness of cancer, large scale educational campaigns are organised to spread the important message.. |
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| Six Minutes Protect a Life - Cervical Cancer Awareness Campaign |
| We tirelessly promote public awareness of cervical cancer through Six Minutes Protect a Life, a comprehensive health education programme that incorporates extensive media promotions and community outreach. It continues to help increase cervical screening for the public.
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| Be Aware, Show You Care about Breast Cancer - Pink Revolution |
Breast cancer is the number one female cancer in Hong Kong. It affects 1 in 23 women and there are 2,000 new cases every year. The numbers are rising at an alarming rate.
The Pink Revolution is an annual breast cancer awareness and fundraising campaign which educates women about early detection of breast cancer and raises funds for breast cancer research and support services. |
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| We have digested much more than you see here - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Campaign |
New cases of colorectal cancer continue to rise in Hong Kong, making it the second most common cancer in the territory. Doctors are expecting that it will surpass lung cancer in the next ten years to become the most common cancer affecting our community.
In order to increase the awareness of colorectal cancer, the Cancer Fund launched a mutli-media public education campaign to promote the importance of early detection. Our series of public education activities included: large-scale multi-media advertising, leaflet distribution, roving exhibitions and a free health talk. Mr. Alan Tam was also appointed as the campaign Ambassador, and featured in the Cancer Fund's very first colorectal TVC, using a visually-impressive and comical approach to educating the public.
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| Are you force-feeding people tobacco?- Anti-Smoking Campaign |
Every year, second hand smoke kills more than 1,400 people and exposes many others to the risks of cancer.If you are a smoker, please be more considerate and stop forcing others to suffer in restaurants and public places.
The smoking ban in Hong Kong is now partially in effect, however people are still suffering from passive smoking in certain public places and dining establishments until a complete ban comes into play.
¢åe are hoping that smokers will refrain from smoking for the benefits of other people and themselves. |
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| Slip, Slop, Slap - SunSmart Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign |
According to the latest statistics published by the Hospital Authority, non-melanoma skin cancer is now one of the top ten cancers in Hong Kong. In order to alert everyone to be more cautious of the dangers of the sun and of the need to protect ourselves against harmful UV rays, we introduced the International "Be SunSmart" skin cancer education campaign to Hong Kong. This campaign reached out to school children through posters and leaflets and was widely concepted.
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