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Confronting cancer in Hong Kong
As cancer is the leading cause of death in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters wellness series explores how well the city has tackled the disease while offering residents practical advice on prevention, detection and management.
Updated: 05 Jul, 2026
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Why are so many more people in Hong Kong getting cancer?
While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the city back.
31 May, 2026
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Smoking is down but why are more Hong Kong women getting lung cancer?
A 20 per cent rise in lung cancer cases among Hong Kong women prompts calls for wider screening, with genetics and cooking fumes cited as key risks.
07 Jun, 2026
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Why are breast cancer cases surging among younger Hong Kong women?
Breast cancer is the driving force behind women’s cancer cases surpassing men’s in the city since 2020, with lifestyle changes a possible key factor.
14 Jun, 2026
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No more painful biopsies? How a new blood test will transform cancer detection
New liquid biopsies aim to deliver simpler, more accurate cancer detection by analysing DNA fragment size in blood samples.
21 Jun, 2026
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‘I see hope’: how mindset shifts help cancer patients cope with diagnosis
From art therapy to counselling, psychological support and palliative care improve quality of life and treatment outcomes, experts say.
28 Jun, 2026
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Can you get cancer? Hong Kong doctors say it takes more than 1 mistake
Although about 90 per cent of cancers are sporadic and can affect anyone regardless of genetics, experts say small, sustained lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce risk.
05 Jul, 2026
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