China-Japan cooperation to help more cancer patients – China Daily

Asian countries have a large number of colorectal cancer patients, with China, which saw about 517,100 new cases in 2022, and Japan having the second-largest number in its cancer population. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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A new service platform launched in Beijing on Saturday aims to enhance colorectal cancer treatment for Chinese patients through cooperation between China's Saint Lucia Consulting and Japan's Toranomon Hospital. This initiative provides Chinese patients with advanced treatment options, especially for those in late stages or of advanced age, leveraging Japanese medical expertise.

China saw approximately 517,100 new colorectal cancer cases in 2022.
Toranomon Hospital, led by Vice-President Kuroyanagi Hiroya, boasts a 40 to 50 percent five-year survival rate for terminal-stage patients.
Saint Lucia Consulting, founded by Cai Qiang, has helped over 6,000 Chinese patients seek overseas medical care in 13 years, with about 70 percent being cancer patients.