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5 Mpox cases linked to Hong Kong ‘premier’ gay sauna, contact tracing under way

Hong Kong appeals for heart-lung donor to save critically ill 13-year-old girl

Misdiagnosis isn’t misconduct, lawyer for accused doctor tells medical watchdog

Smoking is down but why are more Hong Kong women getting lung cancer?

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Confronting cancer in Hong Kong

Confronting cancer in Hong Kong. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

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Why are so many more people in Hong Kong getting cancer?

Illustration: Mario Cameira

Professor Tony Mok says advances such as targeted therapy and immunotherapy have improved global survival rates. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Professor Yuen Man-fung says he is currently researching drugs that may spare hepatitis B patients from lifelong medication. Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong is seeking to transform itself into a global innovation hub, building on its strengths in cancer research. Photo: Getty Images

While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the city back.


‘Silent killer’: the race to beat cancer in Hong Kong

Despite a rising number of cancer cases in Hong Kong, survival rates are improving. Here is what you need to know.


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How a Hong Kong app connects cancer patients with nurses, trusted advice

SUPPORT+ is a mobile app developed by Dr Wendy Chan and her team at the University of Hong Kong for cancer patients and their carers. Photo: Nathan Tsui

Dr Wendy Chan says that finding reliable and accurate information is one of the biggest challenges facing cancer patients. Photo: Jonathan Wong

After helping 76,000 patients, HKU’s SUPPORT+ is seeking fresh funding to help cancer patients manage their symptoms at home.


Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

A 20 per cent rise in lung cancer cases among Hong Kong women prompts calls for wider screening, with genetics and cooking fumes cited as key risks.


As cancer is the leading cause of death in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters wellness series explores how well the city has tackled the disease while offering residents practical advice on prevention, detection and management.
