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AFCR CEO Featured as ‘Scientist Trailblazing the Transformation’

30/03/2022AFCR News

Recently, Asian Foundation for Cancer Research Founder and CEO, Sujuan Ba, was featured in the series Profiles in Success as a Scientist Trailblazing the Transformation. In the interview, Dr. Ba highlights her path from determined teen to research and eventually nonprofit leadership.…

The Urgency of Advancing Cancer Research

17/03/2022AFCR News

As the world’s concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic dominate our thoughts, there is a much greater threat—cancer—that claims the lives of 9.9 million people just in 2020. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 crisis has not only affected our daily lives, but it has also…

Mushrooms for Cancer Prevention and Mental Wellbeing

02/03/2022AFCR News

Mushrooms are rich in vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants. Recent research shows that these superfoods may also help guard against cancer. Even though shiitake, oyster, maitake, and king oyster mushrooms have higher amounts of the amino acid ergothioneine than the white button, cremini, and portabello…

Exercise and Cancer Prevention

01/03/2022AFCR News, Cancer Prevention & Treatments

Getting the body moving can be particularly challenging during winter when many parts of the country are under an icy blanket of snow. Undoubtedly it is more comfortable to stay snuggled up on the couch dreaming of spring. However, new research shows that physical activity…

Healthy Cancer-Fighting Drinks for Holidays

09/02/2022Uncategorized

Reducing alcohol intake is one of the most important preventable risk factors relating to cancer. The more alcohol one drinks, the higher their risk of cancer. Alcohol intake has been proven to be directly correlated with cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, liver, colon,…

Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines

08/02/2022Cancer Detection & Screening Guidelines

Cervical cancer affects women of all ages worldwide and is often dubbed ‘the silent killer’ as it presents with no symptoms in the early stages. Luckily we have an effective screening method to help reduce the number of late-stage diagnoses. Who should…

Closing the Cancer Care Gap!

31/01/2022AFCR News

On Friday, 4 February, the Asian Fund for Cancer Research proudly continues our tradition of recognizing World Cancer Day. Once again, we join over one thousand organizations throughout the globe on this date in speaking as one voice to raise cancer awareness.…

The COVID-19 Booster Shot Is Critical to Induce Immunity Against the Omicron Variant

25/01/2022Coronavirus, Global Cancer News

The Hesitation on Booster Shots Even though the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) encourages people 12 and older to receive booster shots, many eligible people are still weighing their options. Based on the data from CDC, among the 200 million Americans who…

A Charitable Way to Start the Year

18/01/2022AFCR News

As our exciting 2022 new year off, I want to first say thank you for your continued support of the Asian Fund for Cancer Research (AFCR). You have been a loyal friend to AFCR and we are truly grateful for your commitment,…

Potatoes vs. Sweet Potatoes: Root Vegetables for Cancer Prevention

03/01/2022AFCR News

The cold weather can only mean one thing – it’s stew season! No winter vegetable stew is complete without a solid variety of root vegetables – especially the classic yet versatile potato! Potatoes are a root vegetable, which means the part that grows…

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