Understanding your cancer diagnosis, treatment plan, prognosis and all associated side effects and implications are important to making informed decisions about your health. The best source of information is usually your doctor and compiling a list of what you wish to know in advance is a useful way to ensure
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Cancer will affect most of us during our lives, either directly or indirectly. By improving our understanding of cancer, we become better placed to make lifestyle choices and take precautions which can reduce our cancer risk. Everyone should be aware of symptoms for early detection and, for those diagnosed, understanding
Cancer myths
In a world where information is only a click away, it’s hard to know what to believe about cancer. False information can lead to unnecessary worry, or worse, lead you to ignore actual symptoms or make unhealthy choices in life. There are many myths about cancer and here we can
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Cancer will affect most of us during our lives, either directly or indirectly. By improving our understanding of cancer, we become better placed to make lifestyle choices and take precautions which can reduce our cancer risk. Everyone should be aware of symptoms for early detection and, for those diagnosed, understanding
What causes Cancer
Research globally points to four types of cancer-causing factors: Environmental factors: This includes contamination of the air, water, and food; overexposure to the sun; and long-term contact with chemicals such as asbestos. Lifestyle factors: Including smoking, heavy drinking, poor diet, lack of exercises and stress. Hormones: Our natural hormone levels
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Cancer will affect most of us during our lives, either directly or indirectly. By improving our understanding of cancer, we become better placed to make lifestyle choices and take precautions which can reduce our cancer risk. Everyone should be aware of symptoms for early detection and, for those diagnosed, understanding
Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancer Genetic Diagnosis Laboratory
The Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancer Genetic Diagnosis Laboratory provides genetic testing for families in Hong Kong with high risk for colorectal cancer.
Hong Kong Hereditary Breast Cancer Family Registry
A clinical registry established to identify individuals and family members with a high risk of developing breast cancer.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organisation dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Their website provides comprehensive cancer information, current news and research.
American Institute for Cancer Research
The American Institute for Cancer Research is a cancer charity that fosters research on how diet and lifestyle can lower cancer risk and educates the public about cancer prevention.
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