Anne Li …
March 16-17, 2018
Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
The Society for Neuro-Oncology of China has invited Dr. Sujuan Ba, the founder and chief executive officer of the Asian Fund for Cancer Research (AFCR), to give a lecture at its annual meeting, SNOChina 2018, to…
Each year approximately 900,000 men across the globe are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Though prostate cancer is more easily cured when diagnosed at early stages, it may not be curable, particularly if cancer has spread to other areas of the body, which…
Early Detection saves lives! Detection tests and procedures should be personally tailored based on an individual’s condition. Consult with your doctor to determine what examinations are right for you. Here are a few tests and procedures that may be used.
Physical Exam: An…
Early detection helps save lives. Help decrease your risk of developing cancer by using the below AFCR Early Cancer Detecion Guide.
AGE
FREQUENCY
FEMALES
MALES
18 - 20
One Time
Complete health exam1
Complete health exam1
Yearly
No action needed
No action needed
Monthly
Skin self-exam
Skin self-exam, testes self-exam
21 - 39
Every 3 years
Complete health exam1, clinical…
Symptoms of Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer, unfortunately, does not typically cause noticeable symptoms until the disease has progressed to a late stage.
The most common symptom is difficulty swallowing, or a feeling that food is stuck in the throat or chest.…
Pay Attention to Symptoms
There are certain symptoms are more likely to occur in women with ovarian cancer than women in the general population.
A swollen or bloated abdomen
Pressure or pain in the abdomen, pelvis, back, or legs
Difficulty eating…
Stand in front of a large mirror, under bright light, and check every part of your skin, not just the places that are easy to see.
Use a hand mirror to check the backs of your legs, the soles of…