Hong Kong Society of Digestive Oncology

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The Hong Kong Society Of Digestive Oncology

The Hong Kong Society of Digestive Oncology (HKSDO) is a non-profit academic organization based in Hong Kong. Led by leading figures in the field of digestive oncology, its members include clinical oncologists, medical oncologists, surgeons, gastroenterologists, pathologists, and researchers working in public and private healthcare institutions. The Society is dedicated to promoting clinical and translational research in digestive oncology (including esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, and pancreatic cancer) in Hong Kong, and strengthening interdisciplinary and inter-institutional collaboration to enhance the local level of diagnosis and treatment and academic influence in the field of digestive oncology.
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Our Inaugural Scientific Symposium

We held our first Annual General Meeting and Inaugural Annual Scientific Symposium on September 13, 2025. We were honored to have Professor Philip Chiu, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, deliver the officiating speech. We were also in the company of several distinguished scholars: Professor Eric Van Cutsem, Professor Heinz-Josef Lenz, Professor Kei Muro, and Dr. Shannon Chan who delivered excellent lectures to our audience.

Organization purpose and objectives

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Promote public health education:

Provide patient education resources to support patients and their families in facing their treatment journey and recovery process.

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Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration:

Establish a multidisciplinary team (MDT) collaboration framework to integrate resources from clinical oncology, medical oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, imaging, and pathology.

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Develop clinical guidance

Based on local empirical data, participate in or lead the development of consensus and clinical guidelines for the treatment of digestive tumors suitable for Hong Kong patients.

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Promote academic research:

Promote local and regional research on areas such as epidemiology, molecular profiling, treatment, and prognosis of digestive cancers in Hong Kong, Greater Bay region, and Asian populations.

Outlook and Future Direction

As an academic platform focused on digestive system cancers, the Hong Kong Society of Digestive Oncology will continue to unite local and regional experts, promote the integration of scientific research innovation with clinical practice, and ultimately benefit patients and improve the overall level of cancer prevention and treatment in Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area at large.

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Main functions and activities

Fill in gaps in local and regional research, integrating medical resources, and enhancing international visibility.

Conduct clinical and translational research:

Design and execute multicenter clinical trials, particularly for digestive cancer types prevalent in Asian populations (such as liver cancer, bile duct cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, and colorectal cancer). Establish biobanks and clinical databases to support research related to genomics, liquid biopsy, and immunotherapy.

Organize academic exchange activities:

Organize annual academic conferences, seminars, and workshops, inviting local and international experts to share cutting-edge advancements. Promote collaboration with international organizations (such as the World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer (WCGI), ESMO-GI, and ASCO-GI) and participate in global research projects. Focusing on the treatment and rehabilitation process.

Promote public health education:

Collaborate with community organizations to conduct public awareness campaigns on early screening for digestive cancers (such as colorectal cancer screening). Provide patient education resources to support patients and their families through the treatment and recovery process.

We hope to contribute in areas of digestive cancers in Hong Kong and the Greater China region.

Filling the gap in local research: Conducting targeted research on common digestive tumors in Hong Kong to optimize treatment strategies.

Integrating healthcare resources: Promoting collaboration between public and private healthcare institutions to improve the efficiency and accessibility of diagnosis and treatment.

Enhance international visibility: Enhance Hong Kong’s academic standing in the field of digestive oncology through high-quality research and international collaborations.

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