HKSH Cancer Centre (Island East) provides comprehensive and holistic cancer
management that covers a wide range of areas, including radiotherapy,
chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, cellular
therapy, nuclear medicine therapy, and more. The Centre is also equipped with
world-class, cutting-edge cancer treatment technologies, such as the Asia’s first
clinically applied MR Linac, Radixact X9 and Hong Kong’s first proton therapy
system. These advanced technology enable us to provide patients with the
most precise, personalised and effective treatment options.
Our multidisciplinary medical team has the depth of expertise to tackle even
the most complex cases, and each patient is assigned with a case nurse to
provide personalised support throughout their treatment journey. We also offer
a wide spectrum of clinical and support services, including genetic screening
and diagnosis, cancer therapies, pain management, rehabilitation,
psychological counselling and dietary advice, all tailored to meet to the
individual needs of patients.
In addition to offering comprehensive medical care, HKSH Cancer Centre (Island
East) is also committed to driving clinical research and technological
innovations to support our patients with the optimal care and the best possible
clinical outcomes, from diagnosis to recovery.
From initial diagnosis through treatment to survivorship, a continuum of care plays an important role in a cancer patient’s journey. A multidisciplinary team approach enables efficient management and holistic care throughout the journey with timely diagnostic investigation and assessment, medical treatment as well as psycho-social care.
A case nurse is assigned to each patient upon the first visit of the Centre. With professional training in oncology nursing and thorough knowledge of his/her patient’s conditions and needs, a case nurse provides tailored specialty care to and follows up on individual patient throughout diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
To ensure a smooth patient journey, a case nurse will also:
- Facilitate doctor-patient communication as an intermediate;
- Arrange all necessary examinations and treatments to the patient’s convenience;
- Advise patients on day-to-day care and address their concerns; and
- Liaise with other departments for, among others, insurance-related matters.
For more information about different cancers, please refer to the website of Comprehensive Oncology Centre of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital at
http://www.hksh-hospital.com/en/publications/2/2166#2178.
Patient Journey
Chau Hoi Shuen Foundation continues to support “Dear Girlfriends” for relieving financial burden of female patients for sophisticated cancer treatment at HKSH
With the generous donation of HK$10 million from Chau Hoi Shuen Foundation, “Dear Girlfriends” subsidy scheme was relaunched to support female patients with financial needs for more precise and high-end cancer treatment at HKSH. The new round of the Scheme was commended in September 2022 and is expected to benefit around 106 patients. Since July 2019, the Scheme has provided subsidy to 222 cancer patients. Together with the newly announced donation, CHSF has donated a cumulative total of HK$35 million.
Details of the Scheme
- Eligible patients must be referred by HKSH or the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of The University of Hong Kong.
- Each beneficiary can receive a subvention of up to HK$260,000, subject to the type of treatment they need.
- The Scheme covers three treatment plans as listed in the below.
• Helical Tomotherapy for Breast Cancer Patients with Regional Nodal Disease
• MR-guided Radiotherapy using MR Linac for Gynaecological Cancer Patients
• MR-guided Brachytherapy for Cervix Cancer Patients