The U.S. Chinese Anti-Cancer Association (USCACA) and AFCR are pleased to invite nominations for the USCACA-‐AFCR 2023 Young Investigator Awards. The Awards will recognize 3 to 5 junior Chinese investigators on the basis of significant contributions in Translational or Clinical Cancer Research. Candidacy is open to all Chinese researchers who…...
AFCR Takes Center Stage at the Nasdaq Closing Bell Ceremony
Standing Together for a Greater Cause In a remarkable display of unity, Dr. Sujuan B., CEO of the Asian Fund for Cancer Research (AFCR), and Dr. Kwok Leung, CFO, proudly stood shoulder to shoulder with the Global Coalition for Adaptive Research (GCAR), esteemed partners, brave patients, and dedicated advocates…...
AFCR’s South Pole Trek for Cancer Research
Join AFCR Chairman, Lance Kawaguchi, on an extraordinary journey to the South Pole this December as he takes on the ultimate challenge of walking 14,871 steps each day, symbolizing the 14,871 lives lost to cancer in Hong Kong to raise awareness and vital funds for cancer research. This enduring trek…...
AFCR Launches the Double Your Impact Campaign in Partnership with Hugill & Ip
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1 February 2023 CONTACTS: Hugill & Ip Solicitors Marco Raccuia, Head of Finance & Operations E-mail: marco.raccuia@hugillandip.com World Cancer Day – held every 4 February – is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). By raising worldwide awareness, improving education, and catalysing personal, collective and government action, UICC partners…...
Be a Spark of Hope for Cancer Patients – Renew Your Support Today!
As the year comes to a close, I wanted to reach out and ask for your support in our year-end fundraising campaign. Your generosity has the power to ignite a spark of hope for cancer patients and their families who are fighting an incredibly difficult battle. Your contribution will make a real difference…...
AFCR Annual Reception: A Community Effort to Find Cures for Cancer
On December 15, 2022, the Asian Fund for Cancer Research (AFCR) held its annual reception for community support of cancer research in Hong Kong. The event was a great success, thanks to the support of generous donors, attendees, and inspiring speakers who shared their thoughts on the importance of cancer…...
Cancer-Fighting Recipe: Vegetable Pho with Shiitake Mushrooms
Mushrooms are rich in vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants. Recent research shows that these superfoods may also help guard against cancer. People who incorporated any variety of mushrooms into their daily diets had a lower risk of cancer. According to the findings, individuals who ate 18 grams of mushrooms daily had…...
