Survivorship

Cancer, if hereditary, may concern both patients and their family members. Together with Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, genetics screening, diagnosis and counselling are provided to individuals with a family history of hereditary cancers, e.g. breast, ovarian and colorectal cancers.

First organised by Comprehensive Oncology Centre of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital in 2009, our patient support group has long been providing a safe occasion for patients to connect with others, share coping strategies and promote mutual emotional support. Essential to the group are cancer survivors and their relatives, who provide companionship and reassurance to other cancer patients and their carers with their own experience. Clinical and Health Psychologists are also invited to give advice to patients and their carers in the group to facilitate the patient journey.