甚麽是乳癌?
乳房是一个腺体的器官,由乳腺组织、脂肪、结缔组织组成,当妇女怀孕时,乳腺可以制造和分泌乳汁喂哺婴儿。但当乳腺细胞失控分裂和生长,就会形成肿瘤,肿瘤分为良性及恶性,乳房内的恶性肿瘤就是乳癌。
有什么服务提供患者支援予乳癌症患者,包括乳健检查及情绪支持等?
“香港乳癌基金会”于2005年3月8日成立,是本港首间专注乳健教育、患者支援、研究及倡议的非牟利慈善组织,致力减低乳癌在本地的威胁。
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.