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Latest Health Information

04 Oct 2024

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and treatment of breast cancer.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Hong Kong*
One in 13 women in Hong Kong are at risk of developing breast cancer*^
Breast cancer ranks as the 3rd leading cause of cancer related deaths among women in Hong Kong*
There were 5,565 new breast cancer cases in 2021 among women in Hong Kong*

Reference: * Hong Kong Cancer Registry, Hospital Authority 2023 (figures from 2021)

^ Lifetime risk before age 75

 

The good news is that when breast cancer is detected early, the chances of successful treatment and recovery are significantly higher.

HKMC has the donation boxes of “Cancer Fund Pink Revolution”, please help us to support the fight against Breast Cancer!