Hong Kong Adult Blood Cancer Group (Hong Kong)

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Scope of organisation

BLOOD CANCER support organisation (non-CLL-specific)

Description

Hong Kong Adult Blood Cancer Group, aiming at supporting patients and their families in overcoming leukemia or lymphoma through hard times of treatment, was set up by patients, family members, medical and nursing staff of the Prince of Wales Hospital in 1997. The Group is now serving all blood cancer patients in the territory.

Support services offered and available resources

 

Information on COVID-19

  • COVID-19 information hub

Services for HCP

  • Healthcare professional education

Patient support services

  • Buddy schemes (1:1 support)
  • Directory of local / national support groups
  • Local support groups
  • Online group / chat or forum
  • Patient meetings
  • Telephone support / support helpline
  • Welfare / financial support

Education services / Capacity building

  • Conferences
  • Educational events
  • Publications and presentations at relevant blood cancer meetings
  • Webinars

Digital Tools & Resources

  • Apps
  • Newsletter
  • Podcasts
  • Videos
  • Website pages

CLL Information

  • Clinical Trials directory
  • CLL news and conference coverage
  • Online leaflets & booklets
  • Printed leaflets & booklets

Campaigning and Advocacy

  • Advisory statements and position papers
  • Awareness campaigns
  • Health Technology Appraisals (HTA)
  • Input in writing and/or in person to government and regulatory organizations
  • Fundraising resources
  • Personal Advocacy
  • Petitions
  • Surveys of the community served