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‘Vicious’ man in China deserts terminal-cancer wife 2 months after nuptials

Wife was forced to borrow money to pay for mounting hospital bills and, tragically, passed away after 200 days in hospital.

20 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

Man with cancer in China hides wealth, uses US$97,000 in donations to buy flat

15 Nov 2024 - 11:04AM

Germany’s BioNTech buys Biotheus in US$800 million push into cancer drugs

14 Nov 2024 - 11:57AM

Breast cancer now second most common form of disease in Hong Kong

Lung cancer remained the most prevalent type with 5,707 new cases recorded in 2022 while colorectal cancer was third.

12 Nov 2024 - 8:09PM

About one in 30 Hong Kong residents is either living with cancer or has survived it in the past 20 years. Photo: Jelly Tse

Profile | Taiwan singer Vivian Hsu inspires many with cancer journey, stays fit, values privacy

As premature baby, she earned nickname “cobra” from neighbours due to her perceived unattractiveness.

13 Nov 2024 - 9:53AM

UK’s King Charles and Princess Kate attend event as both slowly return to duty

The king, who was also diagnosed with cancer this year, was among the dignitaries laying wreaths in London.

11 Nov 2024 - 10:37AM

5 wellness events in Hong Kong and Macau this weekend, November 8-10

A yoga festival on the beach in Macau, a talk on Ayurveda or a life-saving CPR course – what will you get up to this weekend?

7 Nov 2024 - 1:15PMvideocam

Heal By the Bay, part of the annual India By the Bay programme, takes place this weekend in Hong Kong.

Britain’s Prince William updates wife Kate’s health after chemotherapy

Prince William said Kate’s doing “really well” post-chemotherapy, emphasising her strength while in South Africa for an Earthshot Prize ceremony.

6 Nov 2024 - 9:09PM

Hong Kong to offer free HPV vaccinations to young women in cervical cancer fight

Two-year scheme aims to provide catch-up jabs for 190,000 people born between 2004 and 2008 who were left out of main vaccination round.

6 Nov 2024 - 7:13PM

Who is James Van Der Beek’s supportive wife of 14 years, Kimberly?

The One Tree House actor has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer – here’s what we know about his supportive wife, Kimberly, who he shares 6 kids with.

6 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

Meet James Van Der Beek’s supportive wife of 14 years, Kimberly. Photo: @vanderkimberly/Instagram

Who is John Molner, ex-anchor Katie Couric’s supportive husband?

He’s the co-founder and CEO of her media company; the pair met in 2012 and married in 2014, braving a health scare a few years back

6 Nov 2024 - 6:00AMvideocam

Meet John Molner, Katie Couric’s supportive husband who is also co-founder of her media company. Photo: @johnmolner/Instagram

Former jailed ringleader of Hong Kong’s Occupy movement reveals cancer battle

Cancer forced doctors to perform emergency surgery on Shiu Ka-chun and remove half of his stomach, with ex-lawmaker losing 15kg.

3 Nov 2024 - 7:24PM

Why tiny water bears are true survivors – and what it might mean for astronauts

The microscopic animal has radiation-resistant genes that could have applications in space, crops and medicine, Chinese researcher says.

2 Nov 2024 - 2:00PMvideocam

What can diabetics do to lower risk of developing cancers common in Hong Kong?

University team finds keeping blood sugar levels below 7 per cent can cut certain cancer risks by 30 per cent.

30 Oct 2024 - 7:13PM

(From left) Dr Paul Lee Chi-ho, Professor Walter Seto and Dr Michael Cheung Ka-shing of HKU at a press event about their findings. Photo: May Tse

SPF in make-up: dermatologists weigh in on how best to protect your skin

Having SPF in make-up is convenient, but it’s usually not enough to protect the skin from the sun’s harmful rays – from common misconceptions to proper application, here’s what to know

30 Oct 2024 - 12:00PM

Is your make-up’s SPF doing enough to protect your skin? Dermatologists weigh in. Pictured: Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long Wear Makeup SPF 20. Photos: Handout

Many in China deeply moved by boy whispering ‘I love you’ to dying mum

Father says son gradually grew more mature as he observed his mother’s life fading.

24 Oct 2024 - 6:00PM

Who are Harvey Weinstein’s 5 children – and do they stay in touch with him?

American former film producer and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with bone cancer – but what do we know about his 5 children?

24 Oct 2024 - 6:00AM

Who is The Office star Jenna Fischer’s husband – the IRL Jim to her Pam?

The pair met when the actress pitched him an idea that he turned down, but they worked on The Giant Mechanical Man together, and Fischer said she knew during their meetings he was ‘the perfect man’.

21 Oct 2024 - 6:00PM

Actress Jenna Fischer recently opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, thanking her husband, Lee Kirk, for his support. Photo: @msjennafischer/Instagram

Chinese team says new imaging will save healthy tissue in breast cancer surgery

Innovation would detect margins of tumours before and during surgery, paper says.

21 Oct 2024 - 6:04PMvideocam

King Charles meets cheering Australian crowds, says ‘great joy’ to return

Charles’ 16th official visit to Australia, where he attended school in 1966, is also his first major foreign trip since cancer diagnosis.

21 Oct 2024 - 6:03AMvideocam

King Charles arrives in Australia for landmark tour

The king’s long-planned trip is designed to bolster the monarchy among an increasingly disinterested Australian public.

18 Oct 2024 - 6:39PMvideocam

A projection of photographs of Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla is seen on the Sydney Opera House in Sydney on October 18, 2024, as the royals arrive for a six-day visit to Sydney and Canberra. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP)

Hong Kong health tech: private-public alliance advances male HPV testing

Neo-Health Group says its device, developed with a government-backed research institute, will also help test for skin infections and cancers.

17 Oct 2024 - 8:30AM

The Nanoswab device viewed through an optical microscope. Photo: Handout

Singaporean beat breast cancer by mixing holistic and conventional medicine

Integrative cancer care helped Singaporean Isabel Galiano survive. Now a cancer coach, she is convinced it benefits the patients she helps.

12 Oct 2024 - 1:15PM

Video | The Chinese couple behind a kitchen that helps cancer patients and families

For just 3 yuan, patients and their relatives can use the kitchen facilities.

11 Oct 2024 - 5:15PM

The Chinese couple behind kitchen that helps cancer patients and families heal

11 Oct 2024 - 5:00PM

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William and Kate in first public appearance since princess’s cancer treatment

Couple visited Southport ‘to show support to the community’ after a July knife attack that killed 3 children, Kensington palace said.

11 Oct 2024 - 5:35AM

Britain’s Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, speak to members of the emergency services during a visit to Southport Community Centre to meet rescuers and the families of those caught up in the Southport knife attack earlier this year, in Southport, England, UK on Thursday. Photo: AP

CK Life’s Yuen banks on Big Pharma experience to boost new drug success

Lance Yuen spent two decades at Bristol-Myers Squibb and Bayer in the region before becoming the CEO at CK Life Sciences last month.

8 Oct 2024 - 7:13PM

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.

29 Sep 2024 - 7:09PMvideocam

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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