Persons with Chronic Diseases/Congenital Defects
What is Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma?
Nasopharynx is a centrally located region in the head, between the posterior part of the nasal passage and the soft palate, and is connected to the pharynx underneath. Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma is a malignant tumor in the nasopharynx.
What is Laryngeal Cancer?
Most cancers of the larynx being on one of the vocal cords. As even a very small tumour can prevent the two vocal cords meeting together and vibrating properly, a hoarse voice usually occurs very early in the course of the disease.
Are there any patient support groups to support Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma patients?
Rising Sun Association Co Ltd \ Mutual Aid Association (HK) Ltd \ Kin Lok Club \ Association of Relieve
Are there any patient support groups to support Laryngeal Cancer patients?
The Club was registered under the Societies Ordinance in October 1984. And the club gained the financial support from the Community Chest and the Hong Kong cancer Fund in 1992 onward.
Elderly Centers In The Community
District Elderly Center/Neighborhood Center is a community support service for the elderly at the district level. Its purpose is to help the elderly live a healthy, respected and dignified life in the community, and to encourage the elderly to actively participate and contribute to society.