'Early detection, early treatment'
May 25, 2013, Saturday
|
Print Edition
Print Edition
THE most prevalent cancers in Shanghai are those affecting the lungs, colon, stomach, liver and breasts, according to figures published during Shanghai Cancer Prevention Week at the Qibao Community Sanitation Center in Minhang District.
Annually, about 54,000 patients are newly diagnosed with malignant tumor in Shanghai. Of those, about 36,000 people die from the disease, which is the second leading cause of death in the city.
Colon cancer is on the rise, with 16 new patients diagnosed every day. The rise is attributed to an ageing population and changing lifestyles.
The theme of the cancer prevention week is: "Early detection, early treatment."
Beginning this month, community health service centers in Shanghai are providing free colon testing.
"This is really good news," said Wang Shun, a retired teacher in Minhang. "Early detection is vital to cancer treatment. The whole community is now aware of it."
Annually, about 54,000 patients are newly diagnosed with malignant tumor in Shanghai. Of those, about 36,000 people die from the disease, which is the second leading cause of death in the city.
Colon cancer is on the rise, with 16 new patients diagnosed every day. The rise is attributed to an ageing population and changing lifestyles.
The theme of the cancer prevention week is: "Early detection, early treatment."
Beginning this month, community health service centers in Shanghai are providing free colon testing.
"This is really good news," said Wang Shun, a retired teacher in Minhang. "Early detection is vital to cancer treatment. The whole community is now aware of it."
- About Us
- |
- Terms of Use
- |
-
RSS - |
- Privacy Policy
- |
- Contact Us
- |
- Shanghai Call Center: 962288
- |
- Tip-off hotline: 52920043
- 沪ICP证：沪ICP备05050403号-1
- |
- 互联网新闻信息服务许可证：31120180004
- |
- 网络视听许可证：0909346
- |
- 广播电视节目制作许可证：沪字第354号
- |
- 增值电信业务经营许可证：沪B2-20120012
Copyright © 1999- Shanghai Daily. All rights reserved.Preferably viewed with Internet Explorer 8 or newer browsers.
