Together We Care: Lymphoedema Health Support Programme （Supported by The Board of Management of the Chinese Permanent Cemeteries “2025 Annual Donation - Life Education Project”）

 

Lymphoedema is a common side effect experienced by breast cancer patients. According to data from the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation's Breast Cancer Support Centre, approximately 30% of breast cancer patients develop lymphoedema, particularly those who have undergone lymph node dissection and radiation therapy.

 

Although breast cancer-related lymphoedema cannot be completely cured, 80% of cases can be effectively managed with expert guidance and regular lymphatic drainage exercises. Therefore, early identification and intervention are crucial to mitigating and relieving lymphedema.

 

The Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation provides the following care support services to help people to help prevent, detect and early diagnose, and manage breast cancer-related lymphoedema.

 

  1. Lymphoedema Health Talk
  • Understanding breast cancer treatments and related care
  • Causes and risk factors of lymphoedema
  • Methods to prevent and manage lymphoedema
  • Exercise and healthy lifestyle practices
  • How to support breast cancer and lymphoedema patients

 

2. Lymphoedema Index Measurement and Care Programme

This programme provides two free lymphoedema index measurements and care services for women aged 40 or above from low-income families in Hong Kong, to prevent lymphoedema early and improve quality of life.

 

Free services include:

  • Lymphoedema index measurement
  • Breast cancer treatment care and follow-up

 

Eligibility requirements:

  • Women aged 40 or above from low-income households (must hold a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region identity card and qualify for Comprehensive Social Security Assistance / Old Age Living Allowance / Working Family Allowance / Disability Allowance / medical waiver beneficiary status)

 

3. Lymphoedema Management Programme

This programme provides two free lymphedema treatment sessions for women aged 40 or above from low-income families in Hong Kong. A professional team will offer individual guidance and follow-up to help you maintain physical and mental well-being and confidence.

 

Free services include:

  • Lymphoedema Index Measurement and follow-up
  • Clinical assessment and one-to-one guided self-care treatment
  • Development of a personalized management plan
  • Individual instruction in self-manual lymphatic drainage techniques

 

Eligibility requirements:

  • Women aged 40 or above from low-income households (must hold a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region identity card and qualify for Comprehensive Social Security Assistance / Old Age Living Allowance / Working Family Allowance / Disability Allowance / medical waiver beneficiary status)

 

For more information about Together We Care: Lymphoedema Health Support Programme and application procedures, please contact Breast Cancer Support Centre in the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation.

 

HKBCF Breast Cancer Support Centre (Hong Kong)

Address: 22/F, Jupiter Tower, 9 Jupiter Street, North

Point, Hong Kong (Exit A, Fortress Hill MTR Station)

Patient Support Hotline: (852) 2525 6033

Fax: (852) 2525 6233

 

HKBCF Jockey Club Breast Health Centre (Kowloon) 
Breast Cancer Support Centre (Kowloon Centre)

Address: 1/F, 28 Lung Cheung Road, Ngau Chi Wan,

Kowloon (Exit C2, Choi Hung MTR Station)

Patient Support Hotline: (852) 2597 3251

Fax: (852) 2597 5355