Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (HKJCCT) has been supporting the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation (HKBCF) in a number of initiatives to help better meet the needs of at-risk women. In 2010, the Trust made a donation to set up Breast Health Centre in North Point. In 2014, it supported the HKBCF to implement a breast health education and screening programme.

 

In 2016, the HKJCCT funds the set-up of the second centre of HKBCF in Kowloon and run a three-year holistic “Jockey Club Breast Care for You Programme” upon completion of the Centre by the end of 2017. More than 36,000 women in need will receive free mammography screening and assessment services.

 

Key services provided by the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation Jockey Club Breast Health Centre (Kowloon) includes:

1. Educational Programmes: Extensive on-site and outreach public education initiatives to be offered to raise awareness of breast cancer and promote the importance of breast health.
2. Mammography Screening for “high risk” women: breast cancer screening services are made available for women who have a high risk of breast cancer. On-site mammography screening, doctor’s consultation and other diagnostic procedures are provided.
3. Patient Support: Psychological support is offered to patients and their family members.
4. Lymphoedema Care Service: Classes and a range of assistance are available to help patients ease the symptoms of lymphoedema in their arms.