Dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis and preparing for treatment can be a traumatic experience. Patients often feel fearful, anxious and overwhelmed by their diagnosis and the treatment decisions they face. Our registered social workers and nurses, art therapist, dietitian and professionally-trained volunteers are experienced and have all the information you need about your diagnosis, treatment options and potential side effects.
Following is our FREE breast cancer support services:
1. Nursing consultation service
- Lymphoedema assessment and workshop
- Consultation on symptom management
- Post- surgery assessment and rehabilitation exercise workshop
2. Dietetic consultations for improving overall health
3. Sexual health and intimacy
- Help patients to understand how treatment affects the intimate relationship, and guide couples to relieve their doubt so as to re-establish their intimate relationship.
4. Art therapy and clinical psychologist service
- Help cancer patients and their family to unlock suppressed feelings and nurture their self-acceptance.
5. Self-image support workshops
- Free wigs / headscarf / hair-cut service
- Self-image enhancement class
- Skin and hair care workshops / breast prosthesis workshop
6. Peer support groups
- We provide a networking platform for breast cancer self-help groups where survivors gather to share insights and care.
7. Recovery packs
- Delivered to women after breast cancer surgery to help with recovery. These include a cold hot pad, a cap, a soft pillow, a squeeze ball, a temporary prosthesis and information booklet.
8. Family Support Services
- Assist carers to understand caring skills
- Carers’ psychological management
- Children psychological support
9. Financial Assistance
- Prosthesis Fund
- Food Programme/Hardship Relief Fund
- Free Imaging Surveillance Programme