Tumor markers are specific substances that can reflect the occurrence and development of tumors and tumor marker level helps to monitor patient’s response to treatment.Tumor markers are present in the tissues, body fluids and excreta of tumor patients, and can be detected by immunological, biological and chemical methods.

Chronic disease and its ongoing condition usually lasts for months or years and cannot be completely cured. They include heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and cancer. These not only affect the physical health of patients, but also bring a huge economic burden to the families and the society.

With the progress of medical technology and the development of social economics, the average life expectancy of human beings has been significantly improved. However, this kind of human social progress has brought a huge challenge -- population aging. At present, the proportion of the elderly population in the world is increasing rapidly. According to the World Social Report 2023 released by the United Nations on January 12th, the global population aged 65 and above is 761 million in 2021, and this number will increase to 1.6 billion by 2050. The population aged 80 and above is growing faster.

According to the global cancer data of 2020, released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) of the World Health Organization, China had 4.57 million new cases and 3 million deaths in 2020, ranking No.1 in the world. Lung cancer, colorectal cancer, stomach cancer, breast cancer and liver cancer are the most common cancers in China. According to statistics, one third of cancers can be prevented by keeping good living habits and early screening. "Early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment" might reduce the incidence and mortality of cancer, and save lives.

These days, Xiamen WIZ Biotech Co., LTD. ("WIZ"), has been elected as the Vice President enterprise of the 4th Council of Xiamen Chamber of International Commerce. It is a great recognition to what we have achieved in the field of POCT so far, also a kind of support and encourage to us to continue to make more achievement in this field.