Cancer Preparedness in Asia-Pacific

In 2018 alone, there were an estimated 8.8m new cancer cases and 5.5m cancer deaths in Asia. Are APAC countries prepared for the cancer challenge?

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Weekly Digest   Issue #28         Cancer Preparedness in Asia-Pacific   In 2018 alone, there were an estimated 8.8m new cancer cases and 5.5m cancer deaths in Asia. Australia is the most prepared for cancer in our Index of Cancer Preparedness in Asia-Pacific, followed by South Korea and Malaysia. Are APAC countries prepared for the cancer challenge?   READ REPORT →

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