[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Union Hospital recently hosted an international pre-conference event for LEAD APAC 2024, held on October 26, convening experts from across the Asia-Pacific to address the escalating challenge of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the region. As part of a tour to Union Hospital organised for international HCC experts, a sharing session was held to focus on the potential of advanced technologies, integrated healthcare models and public awareness campaigns in improving liver cancer outcomes. Key contributions came from Prof. Henry Chan Lik-yuen, Deputy Chief Hospital Manager at Union Hospital of Hong Kong, and Prof. Xie Qing of Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai. Their insights reinforced the value of cross-institutional collaboration in tackling this critical healthcare issue. The Asia-Pacific region carries a substantial share of the global liver cancer burden, with China alone representing nearly half of all cases ...
The main conceptual idea is the urgent need for improved liver cancer management in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in China, due to its high prevalence and late-stage diagnosis rates.
The article highlights Union Hospital's initiative to address this challenge by:
* Bringing together experts from across Asia-Pacific for knowledge sharing and collaborative strategies.
* Focusing on early detection through structured screening programs and public awareness campaigns.
* Exploring the potential of advanced technologies and integrated healthcare models to enhance treatment outcomes.
The goal is to raise awareness, improve early detection, and ultimately increase survival rates for liver cancer patients in the region.
The main conceptual idea is the urgent need for improved liver cancer management in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in China, due to its high prevalence and late-stage diagnosis rates. The article highlights Union Hospital's initiative to address this challenge by: * Bringing together experts from across Asia-Pacific for knowledge sharing and collaborative strategies. * Focusing on early detection through structured screening programs and public awareness campaigns. * Exploring the potential of advanced technologies and integrated healthcare models to enhance treatment outcomes. The goal is to raise awareness, improve early detection, and ultimately increase survival rates for liver cancer patients in the region.
