South China Morning PostJul 28, 2026, 2:00 AM

How early screening saved Hong Kong woman from her family’s liver cancer fate

A Hong Kong woman discovered a liver tumor early during routine screening despite carrying hepatitis B, allowing successful surgical removal—unlike her mother and grandmother who died of late-stage liver cancer. Hepatitis B affects 5.6% of Hong Kong's population, prompting health authorities to emphasize the importance of regular screening and early detection.

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