About the organisation
The Asian Fund for Cancer Research Limited (AFCR) is committed to fund cancer research, especially those cancers prevalent in Asian populations, and promote global collaborations for high impact to save the lives of cancer patients. We believe that research holds the key that may end cancer. That’s why at AFCR, we place the highest priority in advancing cutting-edge cancer research in all important fields that will lead to better preventative methods, advanced diagnostic tools, more effective treatment approaches. We fund projects in a variety of important research fields, such as overcoming cancer’s resistance to chemotherapy, developing new screening tests for early detection, optimizing approaches of personalized medicine, and stopping cancer metastasis, etc. AFCR provides the public with a wide variety of in-depth, user-friendly cancer prevention information and healthy lifestyle suggestions. We help the community understand the latest scientific achievements and their potential significance to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Armed with this knowledge, people can better protect themselves against cancer.
Contact
- Phone
- 2156 9684
- contact@afcr.org
- Website
- www.AFCR.org
- Address
- Room 2914, Hong Kong Plaza 188 Connaught Road West, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Focus Areas
Target beneficiaries
Sustainable Development Goals
Organisation type
Governance & transparency
- Annual report on website
- No
- Financial audits on website
- No
- Board of directors on website
- No
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Latest updates
Recent posts and news from Asian Fund For Cancer Research Limited.
- Exercise During and After Cancer Treatment: Building Strength for Healing
For people undergoing cancer treatment and for survivors, the right kind of physical activity can be a powerful way to support healing, improve overall well-being, and regain strength. Why Exercise Matters for Cancer Patients and Survivors Research shows that regular, safe exercise…
- GBM AGILE
GBM – One of the Most Deadly Cancers GBM continues to face limited treatment options and devastating survival rates. AFCR is committed to accelerating breakthrough solutions. The Urgent Need for Innovation 95% GBM kills 95% of patients within five years of diagnosis…
- AFCR Symposium at BIOHK
BIOHK: Advancing Global Cancer Innovation AFCR’s Partnerships with the Hong Kong Biotechnology Organization (HKBIO) and CityU – Aim to Unlock Hong Kong’s Potential as a Biomedical Innovation Hub 2022 2023 2024 2022 Think-Tank Forum for Advancing Biomedical Development in Hong Kong…
Other
- Subvented HK Charity
- No
- Charity number
- 91/7750
- BRN
- C0994957
- Effective date (charity status)
- 09/09/2005
- Incorporation date
- 09/09/2005
Disclaimer
Last updated: Mar 12, 2026
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