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Hong Kong cancer therapy
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Work of US professor on the treatment and prevention of cancer shows how gene-editing can raise the quality of life for so many when ethical concerns are addressed

  • There are now 26 hospitals offering a fusion of traditional Chinese and Western medicine to treat a range of conditions, up from 8 last year
  • Hospital Authority says the joint teams have 53 service points and can treat 30,000 patients a year

Secrets of metastasis are key for researchers looking to create new early detection tools and therapies, says HKU cell biologist Alice Wong Sze-tsai.

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Readers discuss how to help patients in long-term cancer management, concerns about Article 23 legislation, and why Hongkongers should cultivate a sense of gratitude.

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A breast cancer survivor and a doctor give tips on how to deal with a cancer diagnosis, including focusing on treatment options, staying positive, asking questions and letting emotions out.

AI tool especially good at identifying ‘smaller growths which might otherwise go undetected’ and progress to cancer if missed, Chinese University of Hong Kong team says.

A Thai Buddhist, Siriluck has fought cancer for 16 years, and says a good attitude and a belief in the healing power of your body are important, but so too are conventional cancer treatments.

Mammograms catch breast cancer early better than self-examination, and early detection increases a patient’s survival chances and reduces the need for total mastectomy and chemotherapy.

The venture -the largest life sciences transaction in Asia this year – would also spearhead the development of a life science ecosystem in Hong Kong, and help the city’s position as a biotech hub.

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Meet two friends who endured cancer together during the pandemic. Their journey highlights the importance of support for cancer patients, especially during global health emergencies.

An ex-Hong Kong firefighter credits TTFields therapy, a relatively new and non-invasive treatment, with keeping his aggressive brain tumour in check after chemotherapy failed.

More and better cancer drugs, vaccines, increased screening, blood tests, lifestyle changes and targeted therapy have greatly reduced death rates from cancer.

Two specialists explain how lifestyle changes, regular screening and body awareness can help prevent breast cancer, while a survivor tells how she tapped into her own healing power.