TOPIC

Cancer

Ultrasound cancer treatment, supported by Li Ka-shing, gains traction in Asia

Focused ultrasound, backed by Li Ka-shing, is emerging as a non-invasive, commercially viable cancer treatment, attracting significant investments.

Focused ultrasound, backed by Li Ka-shing, is emerging as a non-invasive, commercially viable cancer treatment, attracting significant investments

29 Sep 2024 - 7:09PMvideocam

5 must-shop events in Hong Kong and Macau this weekend, September 27-29

27 Sep 2024 - 3:18PM

Chinese scientists find ways to turn CO2 into powerful antioxidant lycopene

23 Sep 2024 - 10:00AM

University of Hong Kong opens first clinical trials centre with private hospital

Collaboration with Gleneagles will make use of university’s ‘100 years of experience’ in research, medical school dean says.

19 Sep 2024 - 7:58PM

Medical school dean Wallace Lau (centre) and Gleneagles CEO Kenneth Tsang (far right) at the opening of the centre. Photo: Elson Li

China landlord tries to evict dying cancer tenant, fearing reduced property value

Landlord was concerned property could be deemed ‘ghost house’, affecting value.

16 Sep 2024 - 6:21PM

A vaccine could become a ‘vital’ weapon against pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer, which killed Apple’s Steve Jobs in 2011, is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Clinical trials of a vaccine have begun.

16 Sep 2024 - 4:19PM

‘Painting healed me’: breast cancer survivor who was hit hard by chemo

Battling breast cancer and chemotherapy side effects, Lipi Srivastava discovered a talent for art that proved to be an effective therapy.

14 Sep 2024 - 11:21AM

Lipi Srivastava with a collection of her paintings at her home in Hong Kong. Photo: May Tse

Cancer-stricken King Charles to visit Australia and Samoa in test of stamina

The British monarch is slowly returning to public duties, and the decision to take such a long journey will be seen as a sign of his recovery.

11 Sep 2024 - 5:04AM

Trojan condoms contain ‘forever chemicals’ linked to cancer, lawsuit claims

Complaint seeks at least US$5 million in damages from New Jersey-based Church & Dwight for buyers of Trojan condoms across the US.

10 Sep 2024 - 6:52AMvideocam

‘Relief’: Princess Kate finishes chemotherapy, set for public engagements

The 42-year-old wife of UK’s Prince William says her path to full recovery will be long, and her focus is to remain cancer free.

10 Sep 2024 - 9:57AM

The princess, 42, said the last nine months had been ‘incredibly tough’ for the family. Photo: Will Warr/PA Wire via ZUMA Press/TNS

New nano-plant drug created for deadliest brain cancer by China-US team

A new nanoparticle treatment is showing promise for glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer.

25 Sep 2024 - 4:23PMvideocam

A team of Chinese and US scientists has discovered a way to use nanoparticles to cross the blood-brain barrier for targeted cancer treatment. Photo: Shutterstock

Meet Doyle Bramhall II, Elle Macpherson’s American musician boyfriend

Bramhall is a musician who’s worked with Elton John, Sheryl Crow and Questlove – and he previously dated Renee Zellweger.

7 Sep 2024 - 4:00AM

Supermodel Elle Macpherson shares her holistic approach to breast cancer

Macpherson reveals in her new book Elle how she refused chemo and radiation therapy, opting instead for holistic therapies, after being diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago.

4 Sep 2024 - 6:45PM

Who are Jessica Alba’s supportive parents, Mark and Catherine?

The Sin City actress’ folks have been married for 43 years … and she just surprised her dad by buying his childhood house for him

4 Sep 2024 - 6:00PMvideocam

Who are Jessica Alba’s supportive parents, Mark and Catherine? Photos: @jessicaalba, @markdalba/Instagram

WHO finds no link between mobile phones and brain cancer risk

Despite widespread use, no rise in brain cancer incidence was found, even among long-time users, the WHO-led study found

4 Sep 2024 - 12:00AM

Mobile phone use is not linked to increased brain cancer risk, according to a new WHO-commissioned review of global evidence. Photo: Shutterstock

Obesity-related cancers rocketing among young people in China

Researchers said there had been an ‘alarming’ increase in cases across all age groups, especially among those aged 25 to 29.

28 Aug 2024 - 9:00AMvideocam

Hong Kong’s Li Ka Shing Foundation funds non-invasive liver cancer treatment

Li Ka Shing Foundation donates Asia’s first cutting-edge, non-invasive device for treatment of liver cancer to city’s oldest university.

27 Aug 2024 - 6:45PM

Chinese and Swedish work to sequence genes, finding mutations new to cancer

Insights gleaned after collaborative study of 1,063 patients’ genetic material could lead to better early screening for colorectal cancer: genomics firm.

21 Aug 2024 - 7:09PMvideocam

The genomes and transcriptomes of Swedish patients who had colorectal cancer have been analysed by researchers to identify genetic mutations. Photo: Shutterstock

Get out in the sun, say experts; it helps reduce cancer risks for some

In low-sunlight countries, the benefits of being exposed to higher levels of UV radiation outweigh the risks, a Scottish study has found; experts say more research is needed in places with higher UV exposure.

17 Aug 2024 - 2:15PM

Pancreatic cancer ‘starves’ on keto diet, new drug combination, study shows

A keto diet combined with a new cancer drug ‘starves’ pancreatic cancer and halts tumour growth in mice, opening the possibility for new lines of treatment to eliminate it and other fast-growing cancers.

16 Aug 2024 - 6:15PM

Biden unveils US$150 million funding in ‘moonshot’ to battle cancer

The move is part of a programme by the US president and first lady that aims to reduce the US cancer death rate by at least half by 2047.

14 Aug 2024 - 7:32AM

PUS resident Joe Biden speaks at Tulane University in New Orleans on Tuesday. Photo: AP

Pancreatic cancer could be detected earlier using biomarkers, study finds

Tracking changes in biomarkers such as weight, bone density, cholesterol and fats could identify patients at high risk for pancreatic cancer, allowing earlier detection of the disease that killed Apple’s Steve Jobs.

16 Aug 2024 - 6:51PM

Loss of muscle mass or changes in bone density are among biological warning signs of pancreatic cancer, research suggests. Photo: Shutterstock

Breakthrough blood test can detect stomach cancer with almost 90% accuracy

Chinese scientists have used AI to develop a new, simple blood test to improve early diagnosis of gastric cancer.

10 Aug 2024 - 5:00PMvideocam

Ridicule as China ‘wolf warrior’ envoy’s wife uses traditional medicine for terminal cancer

The dying wife of a Chinese envoy who became known as the country’s “wolf warrior” diplomat has faced derision online after she revealed she was delaying breast cancer surgery for “the sake of the country” and is only using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

10 Aug 2024 - 9:34AM

Meet Gaia Wise, Emma Thompson and Greg Wise’s talented daughter

The budding actress recently shared a snarky dig at her mum’s ex, Kenneth Branagh, whose marriage to Emma Thompson ended in 1995 after his affair with The Crown star Helena Bonham Carter

6 Aug 2024 - 7:00PM

Beijing-born celebrity chef Shirley Chung treated for cancer, closes US restaurant

Ex-Top Chef contestant is closing Ms Chi Cafe in California as she undergoes treatment for Stage 4 tongue cancer, Chung said on Instagram.

1 Aug 2024 - 5:30AMvideocam

Shirley Chung has been diagnosed with Stage 4 tongue cancer. Photo: Los Angeles Times / TNS

Hong Kong patients flock to mainland Chinese hospitals for faster, cheaper help

Long waiting times for public healthcare services, high drug prices in Hong Kong send residents across the border.

21 Jul 2024 - 9:00AM

Stop smoking, drinking and overeating and lower your cancer risk

Avoidable lifestyle behaviours such as smoking, overeating, drinking alcohol and lack of exercise increase your risk of cancer, according to a new study. But it’s never too late to change.

16 Jul 2024 - 4:15AM

Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.

SUPPORT NOW

Cancer

Cancer causes one in every eight deaths around the world, the World Health Organisation says. Lifestyle changes can do a lot to prevent the disease. Learn more about cancer, its symptoms, and modern–day approaches to beating it, from experts and survivors.

last updated:

9 September, 2024