THE CHALLENGE
—Tackling the Pre-Clinical Experiments to Overcome Drug Resistance
Many patients with melanoma, papillary thyroid tumors, serous ovarian tumors, and colorectal tumors, for example, have DNA mutations that hyperactivate the major cell growth and survival pathway Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK, causing abnormal growth and cancer.
Unfortunately, patients…
Each year, individuals around the globe come together for a day of dedication in the fight against cancer. This day is today, February 4th—World Cancer Day.
World Cancer Day is a global initiative dedicated to fighting cancer on all fronts. Over the past…
Research shows that a compound in brussels sprouts may help restrict tumor growth by blocking aggressive enzymes known to advance cancer growth. The enzymes weaken the genes that suppress tumors and keep them from spreading. This compound found in brussels sprouts allows…
Finding a cure for cancer is a team effort. That’s why we are so grateful for your role as a friend of the Asian Fund for Cancer Research. Your support fuels REAL PROGRESS for people battling cancer.
EVERY donation to AFCR, big and small,…
During the holidays, it’s easy to let your healthy eating habits slide. Tasty treats are everywhere – especially cookies. And they’re nearly impossible to resist! To help during this copious cookie time, we’ve hand-picked our favorite recipe that offer a healthier take on your…
The holiday season is approaching. As you get together with loved ones — either in-person or virtually, in accordance with your area’s COVID-19 restrictions — the conversations are sure to flow. Relatives want updates on all that has happened in your life…
The Asian Fund for Cancer Research is proud to support Arbele, our finalist of the 2020 BRACE Award Competition, to present at the Virtual 2021 China BioMed Forum during the 39th J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. This Virtual Event will take place on…
You are one of our most cherished supporters and we are incredibly grateful to call you a friend. It is people like you that drive forward progress against cancer—all forms of cancer.
Despite this year’s challenges, we are confident that we can rely…
The 2020 Give to Cure Cancer Year-End Appeal is now underway. It’s your last chance to make this year’s campaign the most successful ever.
We are proud to report...
The year of 2020 turns out to be an unprecedented time of new…