Radiation therapy is a common and effective cancer treatment that uses high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells. While it’s highly targeted, radiation can also affect surrounding healthy tissues, leading to side effects that vary depending on the area being treated, the dose, and individual sensitivity.
Chemotherapy is a common and effective treatment for many types of cancer. It works by targeting and destroying rapidly dividing cells—but this means it can also affect healthy cells in the process. As a result, patients may experience various side effects that impact both physical and emotional well-being.
In the process of cancer care, formulating a precise and personalized care plan has always been a major challenge. Traditional imaging and tumor marker tests are commonly used but often fail to comprehensively reflect the real-time dynamics and microscopic biological characteristics of tumors. With rapid advancements in liquid biopsy and genetic testing technologies, RGCC’s Onconomics Plus integrated analysis provides richer and more accurate data to support personalized care decisions, enabling healthcare teams to adjust care plans in a timely manner and ultimately improve patient prognosis and quality of life.
With increasing environmental pollution, the risk of heavy metal exposure has become a growing public health concern. Lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium can enter the human body through food, water, air, or personal care products, potentially affecting the nervous system, kidneys, and cardiovascular health. As a result, more people are turning to heavy metal detoxification products, hoping to cleanse their bodies. However, blindly using detox supplements may do more harm than good, leading to unexpected health risks.
With the increasing discharge of industrial wastewater and agricultural runoff into the oceans, heavy metal pollution has become a growing concern. Metals such as mercury, cadmium, lead, and arsenic accumulate in marine organisms and gradually concentrate as they move up the food chain, eventually reaching high levels in large predatory fish and shellfish. For seafood enthusiasts, regular consumption of contaminated seafood may lead to potential health risks, such as neurological damage, kidney impairment, or chronic diseases. Therefore, understanding the heavy metal accumulation effect and taking protective measures is essential for seafood lovers.
In the care process of cancer patients, there is often a gap period between initial treatments (such as surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy) and regular follow-up visits. During this time, patients may not exhibit obvious symptoms, but residual or newly-formed tumor cells may persist, posing a risk of recurrence or metastasis. Traditional imaging techniques (such as CT or MRI) have limited sensitivity in detecting small lesions. Therefore, dynamic monitoring of micro-residual cancer cells during these gaps is crucial.
In Hong Kong and other metropolitan areas, hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Beyond genetic and lifestyle factors, the impact of environmental toxins (such as heavy metals, pesticide residues, and air pollutants) on blood pressure regulation is gaining increasing attention. Research indicates that environmental toxins can exacerbate hypertension by triggering chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and vascular dysfunction. Therefore, precise toxin testing to assess the toxic burden can help identify and mitigate hidden risk factors.
Hong Kong has one of the highest liver cancer incidence rates globally, largely due to chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, alcohol consumption, and fatty liver disease. However, early-stage liver cancer often presents no obvious symptoms, leading to late diagnoses when treatment options become more limited. This makes a highly sensitive and convenient early detection method crucial.
Hong Kong has one of the highest lung cancer incidence rates globally, even among non-smokers. Since early-stage lung cancer often presents no obvious symptoms, many patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage, missing the best opportunity for timely care. Therefore, finding a more sensitive and early screening method is crucial for improving survival rates.
With increasing environmental pollution and lifestyle changes, the accumulation of heavy metals in the human body has become a significant factor affecting cardiovascular health. Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic can enter the body through contaminated water, food, and air, leading to chronic inflammation, atherosclerosis, and vascular calcification. To address this issue, a combined intervention strategy—including chelation therapy, nutritional supplementation, and lifestyle modifications—offers an effective approach to improving cardiovascular health.