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.
- Snapshot of Cancer Research Progress in 2025-2026
NOTABLE RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS Our supported scientists have made remarkable advances in the fight against cancer. Here are some notable research highlights in 2025-2026 supported by your generous donations. Advancing targeted therapies for gastrointestinal cancers Our supported scientists are working to develop new…
- 8 Proactive Cancer-Preventing Pointers
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with nearly 10 million deaths each year. [1] With cancer continuing to affect the lives of so many people, it’s important to understand what steps we can take to prevent or reduce…
- Cancer Detection Guide
Early detection helps save lives. Help decrease your risk of developing cancer by using the below AFCR Early Cancer Detecion Guide. AGE FREQUENCY FEMALES MALES 18 – 20 One Time Complete health exam1 Complete health exam1 Yearly No action needed No action needed…
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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