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Making the Right Connections

10/08/2019AFCR News
The Asian Fund for Cancer Research was well-represented at the 24th Chinese Biopharmaceutical Association (CBA) Annual Conference, held 10 and 11 June 2019, in Guangzhou. The event, conducted in conjunction with the 12th China Bioindustry Convention, included some of the most highly…

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Commemorate Someone You Love

09/08/2019AFCR News
Did you know that you can donate to the Asian Fund for Cancer Research in honor or in memory of someone in your life who has been impacted by cancer? Whether honoring a cancer survivor or memorializing the life of a family…

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WPI researchers create cancer-detecting chip

04/08/2019Global Cancer News
A mechanical engineering professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and his research team believe they have discovered a revolutionary new way to detect cancer. Balaji Panchapakesan said their liquid biopsy chip has been 100% effective in finding breast or lung cancer in more…

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HPV and cancer: 9 myths busted

30/07/2019Global Cancer News
Although the human papillomavirus (HPV) is quite common, the facts surrounding it can be confusing. Who can get HPV? How do they get it? Can it be treated? How safe and effective is the HPV vaccine? These and other questions have led to misinformation…

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AFCR Statement on the Hong Kong Cancer Strategy

26/07/2019AFCR News
The Asian Fund for Cancer Research made this statement following the Friday, 26 July, announcement and dissemination of the Hong Kong Cancer Strategy: The Asian Fund for Cancer Research proudly supports and is committed to helping vigorously pursue the newly unveiled Hong Kong…

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Sarcoma Origin Identified

16/07/2019AFCR News
Cancer is anything but a straightforward disease; one tumor type can be entirely different from another not only in location, but causal agent and origin. There is differentiation even within the same type of cancer. Take sarcoma, which is in fact an umbrella term…

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News digest – NHS staff shortages, HPV vaccine in Rwanda, prostate cancer guidelines and sunscreen chemicals

19/05/2019Awareness, Breakthroughs, Cancer Prevention & Treatments, Global Cancer News, News
Read about this week News Digest's cancer research breakthrough headlines including National screening programs, a new drug for aggressive childhood brain cancer, HPV vaccination in Rwanda, and more. Original article at: https://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2019/05/11/news-digest-nhs-staff-shortages-hpv-vaccine-in-rwanda-prostate-cancer-guidelines-and-sunscreen-chemicals/

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