AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesConfronting cancer in Hong KongAs cancer is the leading cause of death in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters wellness series explores how well the city has tackled the disease while offering residents practical advice on prevention, detection and management. Updated: 31 May, 2026Advertisement[1]Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the