China irreplaceable in the fight against cancer

One out of every four cancer deaths worldwide occurs in China, and the country is very important to the world's cancer prevention and treatment efforts, a renowned Chinese oncologist said recently.

"But China still has a long way to go, in terms of cancer prevention and treatment," said Hao Xishan, president of the China Anti-Cancer Association (CAA) and director of the Tumor Hospital affiliated to the Tianjin Medicine University, during the 16th National Publicity Week for Cancer Prevention and Treatment early this month.

The CAA made the theme for this year's event, "valuing life and seeking scientific anti-cancer measures for a better life".