Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019)

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Breast Cancer Support Centre The Breast Cancer Support Centre (BCSC) provides breast cancer patients and patients’ families with emotional, informational and financial support. Team of psychologists, registered nurses, social workers and breast cancer survivors is dedicated to addressing patients’ individual concerns with empathy and experiences. Individual and family counselling are available to breast cancer patients and their families, and peer support groups enable breast cancer patients to obtain support from breast cancer survivors and be inspired by their experiences. Financial assistance for targeted therapy treatments is available to eligible breast cancer patients, who would otherwise be financially deprived of medication. Well-being sessions are offered to help breast cancer patients and survivors take better care of their health after cancer.

No one is alone in the fight against breast cancer. The HKBCF is always here to help in your journey to recovery.

Hong Kong Centre Address：22/F, Jupiter Tower, 9 Jupiter Street, North Point, Hong Kong (Exit A, Fortress Hill MTR Station) Tel：2525 6033 Kowloon Centre Address：1/F, 28 Lung Cheung Road, Ngau Chi Wan, Kowloon (Exit C2, Choi Hung MTR Station) Tel：2597 3251

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1 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) What’s New

Brighten Up Your Life: Exercising Day Camp The annual survivors’ day camp was held successfully on 26 May. The camp took place in Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp and centred its theme around exercising. Activities such as music game, talk, and exercising workshops were held to engage them in fun exercises, just so they can be more interested in sports.

The participants first warmed themselves up in the “Brighten Up Your Life” session where they got to play various musical instruments and sing this year’s theme song. During the talk, the participants were taught concepts of physical fitness and tips to choose the most suitable exercise. Exercising workshop consists of a ‘running’ and a ‘mindful walking’ section. In the first part, survivors learnt about ways to run in a correct posture and find a running pace suitable for them. In the latter part, survivors were introduced to methods to calm themselves down and stay focused on their body. It was raining that day, but the survivors still had fun participating in the activities indoor. Let’s look forward to next year’s day camp.

Please stay tuned!

2 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Experience Sharing

A Beauty Very Much Alive

Author：Yang AsHeart

Life exerts its power via the traces it left on our faces. Haven’t we seen a granny 78 of age and thought to ourselves that she must have been through a lot? To put it another way, we can express the power of life each in our own ways – when we are ill, just focus on treatments and try our best to recuperate; during recovery, learn to be at ease with our body and life. These are good ways to express our power. To say the least, accepting the fact that we are ill and being through changes due to cancer can do the talking. I remember when I first received chemotherapy, I went to the market to fetch myself some protein. There were many people busy storming in the market for food that can keep themselves from sickness. However, I thought differently after I got ill. There isn’t a life free from the threat of illness. Our true power lies in the way we manage to express ourselves amid the hardest episodes in life. I saw that our Support Centre launched a self-image programme with the word ‘beauty’ in its name. Perhaps the beauty is what I called the power of expressing ourselves.

3 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) PR & Publicity’s News

4 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Event Snapshots

Cooking Workshop: Nyonya Rice Dumpling The HKBCF and Nicole Wong, the founder of Nicole's Kitchen Hong Kong, co-organised a cooking workshop: Nyonya rice dumpling. On 4 June, Nicole came to the Breast Cancer Support Centre in Kowloon to teach members how to make the ingredients of Nyonya rice dumpling and introduced them to Malaysian food culture. Nicole has also prepared hot dumplings and drinks for members. What a happy day it was.

“A cappella” Singing Class ‘A cappella’ is an Italian word that literally means to ‘a chapel’ but also refers to singing and perform bass, chord, and percussion in groups without any musical instruments. It was prevalent in churches during 15th and 16th centuries since A cappella is the most primitive musical instrument to praise and worship God. In recent years, ‘A cappella’ performance has been very popular in Hong Kong. We are organising from May to June an A cappella workshop at our Centre, just so survivors who love music and singing can know more about A cappella and show others their talents.

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Volunteer Initiation Day New volunteers joining us again! To let our new helpers understand the services of the HKBCF, we are regularly holding Volunteer Initiation Day, during which there will be games for our helpers to acquaint with one another and share their experiences as volunteer workers. There will also be trainings for helpers to share problems encountered and solutions in their voluntary work. Volunteer Initiation Day will be held regularly. Interested helpers please pay attention to our circulars. Relaxing Africa Drum Series– Primary Group African drum is a common and popular musical instrument in west Africa, it can be played individually, or along with dance. The HKBCF organised 8 sessions of African drum courses at the Hong Kong and Kowloon centre respectively. Apart from learning how to play the drums, participants can also explore more African dance, simple languages of Africa as well as African culture. Everyone had fun and enjoyed a lot.

6 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Interview with Voluntary Hairstylist The hard work of our volunteers is central to operation of the BCSC. In this issue, our social worker had an interview with our voluntary professional hairstylist Ming who offers at our Kowloon centre regular free Haircut service for breast cancer patients who need a hair and wig trim. What made you a volunteer at the BCSC? The head of the Centre has been my client for years. She extended me an invitation long before the Kowloon centre was built. When she invited me again, she invited me again and I accepted it. Why did you come here that often? Many people in our society need help from others. I am just lending them a hand and they can benefit a lot. What did you gain in your volunteer work? I used to focus myself on work and seldom went on trips. After volunteering for the BCSC for nine months, I finally had my second trip in some ten years. What I learnt from being a volunteer are that my family always comes before work and I get to enjoy life. Also, there’s nothing about others that I have to be envious about. After all, a healthy body is more important than fortune. Can you share with us an unforgettable experience being a volunteer? When I first started, I was worried about not being able to interact with patients and survivors who may not be comfortable with sharing their experience, not to mention to put myself in their shoes. Eventually I decided to just engage these sisters like how I engage my customers and try my best to give them the best trim. Through our exchanges, I give them words of encouragement and relieve their concerns about their hair growth. I cut hair for a 60 to 70 year-old sister once. She was very happy with the results and asked me to take a photo with her afterwards.

7 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) They come frowning, but leave smiling.

The two-hour ‘Free Haircut and Support group’ is held at our Kowloon Centre on a Tuesday morning every month. The service is provided in the form of support group. Each group along with peer experience sharing and support are led by psychologists and social workers, aiming to deal with pre- and post-chemotherapy emotional issues. The programme targets breast cancer patients who completed chemotherapy for a year or will receive chemotherapy. For details and enrolment, please contact the nurses or social workers in charge.

July - August enrolment Date & Time start from

24 June 2019 (Monday) 9:30 am Please Pay Attention：

To enrol for activities, members should submit

both the activity enrollmen form and fee.

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Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation

Breast Cancer Support Centre Activities Application Form Attention： 1. The provision of personal and other information is purely voluntary. We may not be able to process the registration with insufficient information. 2. The form will be kept for a year and destructed once expired. ______(1 )Personal Information #Please circle the suitable choice Chinese Name： English Name： Member no.： Case no.： ID no.： ( ) Age： Sex#：Female /Male Contact no.： If I have any emergency accident during activities，please： contact(Phone no.) Contact person： Relationship：

(2)Enrollment Activities #Please circle the suitable choice

Activity Name Activity no. Place of the Activity# Payment method (If any)

1 HK Centre/ KLN Centre/ Outdoor Cash / Cheque, no:______

2 HK Centre/ KLN Centre/ Outdoor Cash / Cheque, no:______

(3) Declaration (Only need to fill in either part I / II ) I) Declaration by Applicant aged 18-69 I hereby declare that I am healthy, physically fit and suitable to participate in the above activities. The HKBCF shall not be liable for my injury or death caused during the activity by my own negligence or inadequacy in health and fitness.

Special health condition (For example: Allergy, Asthma, ______)

Signature of Applicant： ______Date： ______

II) Applicants aged 70 or above must sign the following declaration (Please mark a in one of the following boxes) I hereby declare that:  I am capable of participating in the above activities. Therefore, I do not need to produce any medical certificate to prove that I am able to participate in the above activities. The HKBCF shall not be liable for any injury or death I may suffer in this activity. I understand that if I have any doubts about my ability, I should consult a doctor before taking part in the activity.  I am not a frequent participant in physical activities. However, I have been examined by a doctor and certified as physically fit for participating in the above activities. A copy of the medical certificate is attached for reference.

Special health condition (For example: Allergy, Asthma, ______)

Signature of Applicant： ______Date： ______

Handling Staff： Date：

9 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Member Application • Breast cancer patients, survivors, their spouses, family members and friends, and the general public are welcome. • Please download the membership application form from https://www.hkbcf.org/zh/members_corner/main/209/ , fill in the form and make the payment, then post to HKBCF, Address: 22/F Jupiter Tower, 9 Jupiter Street, North Point, Hong Kong. • Members can enjoy different membership benefits, please refer to our website for further details. Notes on Enrolment • The enrollment of all activities will start at 9:30 am on 24 June 2019. • To facilitate your registration, all members are required to fill in the activities application form. The HKBCF remains the right to deny any request of participating in the activities should the form indicated that you are unfit for the activities. • Members are expected to make the payment of all the activities/ groups/ workshops within seven working days. For those who are unable to make the payment will be considered to have given up the enrolled offer. • Unless specified, all activities are open to HKBCF members only, and will take place at either of the following venues: 1. Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation Breast Cancer Support Centre (HKBCF) (Hong Kong Centre): Address: 22/F Jupiter Tower, 9 Jupiter Street, North Point, Hong Kong (Fortress Hill MTR Station Exit A) or 2. HKBCF Jockey Club Breast Cancer Support Centre (Kowloon Centre): Address: 28 Lung Cheung Road, Ngau Chi Wan, Kowloon (MTR Choi Hung Station, Exit C2) • Two types of payment methods are available. By cheque Please prepare a crossed cheque made payable to “Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation Limited” with your name, contact number and activity written on the back of the cheque and send it to the venue in which the activity concerned will be held (Each activity requires a separated cheque.): Hong Kong Centre (22/F Jupiter Tower, 9 Jupiter Street, North Point, Hong Kong.) Kowloon Centre (28 Lung Cheung Road, Ngau Chi Wan, Kowloon) By cash Please make payment directly at our office. • Members are expected to treasure the teaching of tutors and take the responsibility to be present for the enrolled class. Those who cannot attend the enrolled class must inform the counter staff of the Breast Cancer Support Centre one day before the class. Please contact counter staff at 2525 6033 (Hong Kong Centre) / 2597 3251 (Kowloon Centre). • Indoor activities and interest classes arrangements in times of Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals and Rainstorm Warnings: o When Typhoon Signal No.8 or Black Rainstorm Warning is issued, all activities will be cancelled or suspended. (If the Typhoon Signal No.8 or Black Rainstorm Warning is issued during the activities, members should stay indoors until the signal is cancelled.) o When Typhoon Signal No.3 or Red or Amber Rainstorm Warning is issued, indoor activities will continue. Outdoor activities are subject to availability, please call the centre for further information o When Typhoon Signal No.8 or Black Rainstorm Warning is cancelled, the activities will be arranged based on the following : . Signal or Warning is cancelled at or before 12:00 noon : Centre will be opened after two hours and the remaining activities will continue. . Signal or Warning remains after 12:00 noon : Centre will be closed and all activities will be cancelled. Reminder for Interest Class • The class will be cancelled if the size is less than 5 people. Deadline for enrollment and payment is 3 working days before the class. • All activities are open to HKBCF members or breast cancer patients only. • Members who cannot attend the enrolled class for twice continuously and did not inform counter staff of the Breast Cancer Support Centre will be considered to have given up the enrolled offer. • The attendance of each interest class will be reviewed periodically. Members whose attendance rate is less than 50% of total sessions (except for those who are receiving targeted therapy, surgery, radio- or chemotherapy) will be suspended from re-enrollment in the following month so as to make allowance for other members to join. Notes on Refund Full refund will be arranged only if the activity is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Otherwise, no refund of any kind will be made. 10 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Newsletter Hong Kong Disneyland 1-day Trip

Hong Kong Disneyland donated us free tickets for 28 Sep (Sat). Please note that enrolment will take place at both Hong Kong Centre and Kowloon Centre. The results will be decided by lot drawing.

CONIDTIONS： 1. Participants must be breast cancer patients or survivors and members of Breast Cancer Support Centre 2. Each participant can only apply for the ticket at either one centre under our Foundation. Any duplicate record of enrolment will be discarded. 3. Participants have to arrange their lunch on that day 4. Paricipants must fill in the‘Hong Kong Disneyland Application Form’provided with name, age and breast cancer stage, and return before enrollment deadline in person or by mail. 5. Since the attendance list has to be submitted in advance, partipants cannot be substituted. Tickets will not be granted if substitution is made. 6. Tickets will be given on that day, absenee will not be reissued and vacancy is not provided. 7. There are 164 tickets for participants, 30 tickets for CSSA members (Copy of CSSA proof has to be submitted with the application form) . Enrollment Deadline: 31/7/2019(Wed) 12:00noon Drawing Lots Announcement: 9/8/2019(Fri) 5:00pm

TICKETS COLLECTION： Date ：28 Sep 2019 (Sat) Time ：10:00am - 11:30am Venue ：Fountain at the main enterance of Hong Konf Disneyland Enquiry ：Hong Kong Centre：25256033 or Kowloon Cenre：25973251

(Particiapnt can visit Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Website www.hongkongdisneyland.com for opening hours, bad weather arrangements, guest services and shows timetables.)

11 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation Breast Cancer Support Centre “Hong Kong Disneyland 1-day Trip” Application Form

Attention： 1. The provision of personal and other information is purely voluntary. We may not be able to process the registration with insufficient information. 2. The form will be kept for a year and destructed once expired. ______

(1)Personal Information #Please circle the suitable choice Chinese Name： English Name： Member no.： Case no.： ID no.： ( ) Age： Sex#：Female /Male Contact no.： Breast Cancer Stage： If I have any emergency accident during activities，please： contact(Phone no.) Contact person： Relationship：

(2)Enrollment Activities (Any duplicate record of enrolment will be discarded)

Activity no. Payment Activity Name Place of the Activity# CSSA Proof (If any) method

Hong Kong Disneyland 1 HK Centre/ KLN Centre/ Outdoor N.A. Yes / N.A. 1-day trip

(3)Declaration (Only need to fill in either part I / II ) I) Declaration by Applicant aged 18-69 I hereby declare that I am healthy, physically fit and suitable to participate in the above activities. The HKBCF shall not be liable for my injury or death caused during the activity by my own negligence or inadequacy in health and fitness. Special health condition (For example: Allergy, Asthma, ______)

Signature of Applicant： ______Date： ______

II) Applicants aged 70 or above must sign the following declaration (Please mark a in one of the following boxes) I hereby declare that:  I am capable of participating in the above activities. Therefore, I do not need to produce any medical certificate to prove that I am able to participate in the above activities. The HKBCF shall not be liable for any injury or death I may suffer in this activity. I understand that if I have any doubts about my ability, I should consult a doctor before taking part in the activity.  I am not a frequent participant in physical activities. However, I have been examined by a doctor and certified as physically fit for participating in the above activities. A copy of the medical certificate is attached for reference. Special health condition (For example: Allergy, Asthma, ______)

Signature of Applicant： ______Date： ______

Handling Staff： Date：

12 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Highlighted Events (1) Groups / Workshops

Post-operative Self Image Group Content: The emotion may be affected after recovering from the surgery. The self-image sometimes will be low because of the treatment. We introduce you to attend the parallel group that specially designed for patients who completed surgery and their family members. The group would be led by psychologists and social workers. Target: Breast Cancer Patients and their Family Members Tutor: Patient Group: Dr. Ginette Cheung (Clinical Psychologist & Certified Counsellor) Family Group: Ms. Leung / Ms. Hui (Registered Social Workers) Date: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31/7 & 7, 14, 21, 28/8 (Every Wednesday, Can Join single sessions or multiple sessions) Fee: Free Time: 11:30am to 12:30pm / Hong Kong Centre Capacity: 10 persons Language: Cantonese ONLY Registration: Please contact our nurses or social workers for more details

Yoga Class Content: Yoga exercises focus on upper limb and shoulder muscle to prevent Lymphedema Tutor: Registered Yoga Tutors Target: Breast cancer patients and survivors Date: Class A – 8, 15, 22, 29/7(Every Monday) Class B – 5, 12, 19, 26/8 (Every Monday) Time 10:00am – 11:00pm Venue Hong Kong Centre Capacity: 12 persons (First come first served) Fee: $80/Class (only for HKBCF members) Language: Cantonese Registration: Please contact Ms. Tam 2525 6033 /Ms. Chan 2597 3251 Remark: 1. Participants should wear loose fitting/ comfortable clothing. 2. Please prepare and bring your own yoga mat. 3. Participants will need to be barefoot or wear non-slip socks during the course. 4. Participants should complete the operation after 3 months and be breast cancer survivors. 5. Participants could not enroll the next yoga class, if the attendance is lower than 80%.

13 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Yoga Stretch Class Content: Yoga exercises focus on upper limb and shoulder muscle to prevent Lymphedema Tutor: Registered Yoga Tutors Target: Breast cancer patients and survivors Date: Class A – 5, 12, 19, 26/7 (Every Friday) Class B –2, 9, 16, 23, 30/8 (Every Friday) Time: 2:30pm to 3:30pm Venue: Kowloon Centre Capacity: 15 persons (First come first served) Fee: $60 for each Class (only for HKBCF members) Language: Cantonese Registration: Please contact Ms. Tam 2525 6033 /Ms. Chan 2597 3251 Remark: 1. Participants should wear loose fitting/ comfortable clothing. 2. Please prepare and bring your own yoga mat and one tennis ball. 3. Participants will need to be barefoot or wear non-slip socks during the course. 4. Participants should complete the operation after 3 months and be breast cancer survivors. 5. Participants could not enrol the next yoga class, if the attendance is lower than 80%.

Bereavement Group Content: Family members and relatives who took care of breast cancer patients shall suffer from sadness and sorrow after their death. The purpose of the group is to provide opportunities for family members to express their thoughts and feelings towards the deceased, regain their strength and pass on their love. The group is led by registered social workers in the form of activities, group sharing, etc. Target: The bereaved and their family Tutor: Ms. Sy (Registered Social Worker) Date: 6/7(Saturday) Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm Venue: Kowloon Centre Capacity: 5 persons Fee: Free Language: Cantonese ONLY Registration: Please contact your case nurses or social workers Ms. Sy 2597 3271 or Ms. Hui 3143 7374 for more details.

14 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Mindfulness Workshop – Wisdom of Self Help Content: After completing the treatment, you may be anxiously looking for health care treatment (including medicine, diet, Qigong, etc.), and ignoring “self-treatment”. Recent clinical studies have shown that “Mindfulness” can help in enhancing self-awareness, improving anxiety, tension and insomnia. This workshop allows participants to explore inner self-resources, maintain clam and open mind to cope with difficulties, and actively participate in life through mindfulness. Therapist: Winnie Lee (Registered Counselling & Educational Psychologist) Target: Breast cancer patients and survivors Date: 5/7 (Friday) Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm Venue: Kowloon Centre Capacity: 15 persons (Only for members of HKBCF) Fee: $20 Language: Cantonese ONLY Registration: Please contact Ms. Sy 2597 3271

Dancing Therapy – Jazz Dance Content: Through brisk music beat and dance movement, participants can enhance sense of music and times, train way of thinking, cultivate mind, release pressure, and improve posture. Let’s enjoy dancing without pressure. Tutor Ms. Cheng Ching Yee (Professional Dance Tutor) Target: Breast cancer survivors (only for HKBCF members) Date: July: 4, 11, 18, 25/7 (Every Thursday) August: 1, 15, 22, 29/8 (Every Thursday) (Tentative) Time & Venue: 11:30am – 12:30pm / Kowloon Centre Capacity: 15 persons / Group (Participants have to attend all sessions, new comers will have first priority to join) Fee: $200 for each class Registration: Please contact Ms. Sy 2597 3271/ Ms. Ho 2597 3253

15 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Self Image Group Content: Am I pretty? After breast cancer treatment, the changes in body may affect women’s feelings and confidence. The group aims at letting participants re-experience their beauty and enhance their self-confidence and satisfaction. Tutor: Dr. Ginette Cheung (Clinical Psychologist & Certified Counsellor) & Ms. Leung (Registered Social Worker) Target: Breast Cancer patients and survivors aged between 18-50 Date: 8, 15, 22, 29/7 (Every Monday) Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm Venue: Kowloon Centre Capacity: 10 persons (for members only) Fee: $50 Language: Cantonese ONLY Registration: Please contact Social Worker Ms. Leung 3143 7315 / Ms. Hui 3143 7374 /Ms. Sy 25973271

Young Sunflower – Hatha Yoga Content: This club is organized for breast cancer survivors. The aim of the club is to relieve emotions and stress through regular monthly gatherings with different themes. Theme: Hatha Yoga Tutor: Registered Yoga teacher Target: Breast cancer survivors aged 40 or above Date: 6/7 (Saturday) Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm Venue: Kowloon Centre Capacity: 10 persons (Only for members of HKBCF) Fee: $20 (Please make registration before attending the class) Language: Cantonese Registration: Please contact Ms. Sy at 2597 3271 or Ms. Hui 3143 7374 Remarks: Please prepare your own yoga mat for the class

16 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Mother & Child – Convey of Love Content: By understanding the psychological needs of infants and children, knowing how to balance between taking care of themselves and their children, as well as strengthening their bonds through easy interactions, furthermore, learn to live in the moment and enjoy the present while acquiring the skill of ‘The Kissing Hand’. Therapists: Dr. Yuen (Registered Counseling Psychologist) Target: Stage 0 to 3 Breast cancer patients aged below 40 years old with 0 to 6-year-old children Date: 13/7 (Saturday) Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm Venue: Hong Kong centre Capacity: 8 persons (only for members of the HKBCF) Fee: $20 Language: Cantonese ONLY Registration: Please contact Ms. Hui 3143 7374/ Ms. Leung 3143 7315 Remark: Parents whom participant the workshop are welcome to bring your 3 to 6-year-old children to join “Mother & Child – Smart Kids” during the workshop.

Mother & Child – Smart Kids Content: Help children to know more about the correct way to express their emotions and covey their thoughts and feelings towards their mothers’ breast cancer. Group Leader: Ms. Hui (Registered Social Worker) Target: 3 to 6 years old children Date: 13/7 (Saturday) Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm Venue: Hong Kong centre Capacity: 12 persons (Priority will be given to members of the HKBCF who participants “ Mother & Child – Convey of Love ”) Fee: $20 Language: Cantonese Registration: Please contact Ms. Hui 3143 7343 / Ms. Li 3143 7351 Remarks: Participants should wear loose fitting/ comfortable clothing.

17 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Watercolor painting relaxation workshop Content: 1. Explain the use of watercolour, colour circles and tools. 2. Teach the painting of flowers and leaves 3. Teach simple painting method 4. Finish one painting in each session (Topic: Cherry blossom, butterfly flower, sunflower, creative cottage) Tutor: Ms. Fiona Tang (Experienced Art Tutor) Target: Breast cancer survivors Date: July: 9, 16/7 (Every Tuesday) August: 6, 13/8 (Every Tuesday) Time: 9:45am to 11:15am Venue: Kowloon Centre Capacity: 12 persons Fee: $40 Language: Cantonese ONLY Registration: Please contact Ms. Ho 2597 3253 / Ms. Sy 2597 3271

Mindfulness Zentangle – Self Care Content: From the perspective of mindfulness and counselling, participants draw Zentangle® together. It has the effect of self-compassion and alleviation of negative emotions. 1. Introduction to Zentangle®, its basic techniques and principles 2. Draw Zentangle®, learn to focus and discover oneself in the process 3. Zentangle® key patterns: lines, squares and circles 4. Drawing tools: sets of white paper bricks Therapist: Mr. Chan (Registered Zentangle Teacher) Target: Breast cancer Survivors (art experiences is not required) Date: 20/7 (Saturday) Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm Venue: Kowloon centre Capacity: 15 persons (Only for Members) Fee: $20 Language: Cantonese ONLY Registration: Please contact Ms. Ho 2359 3253 / Ms. Sy 2597 3271

18 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Pastel Nagomi Art Workshop: Heal the Heart Content: Pastel Nagomi Art is originated in Japan, founded by Mr Hosoya Norikatsu, Nagomi refers to ‘calm’ in Japanese kanji, carrying the meaning of peace, this kind of art does not require any drawing experiences, simply with your fingertip, you can then easily create an pastel artwork, without the limitations of paintbrush, you can feel calm, hope and relieved. Therapist: Ms Kwan (Registered JPHAA tutor) Target: Breast cancer patients and survivors Date: 30/7 & 6, 13, 20/8 (Every Tuesday) Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm Venue: Hong Kong Centre Capacity: 15 persons (for members only) Fee: $100 Language: Cantonese Registration: Please contact Ms. Li 3143 7351 / Ms. Leung 3143 7315 / Ms. Hui 3143 7374 Remarks: Art knowledge and/or experience is not required. Participants should have an open mind and willingness to experience relaxation through art work.

Pastel Nagomi Art Workshop: Peaceful Heart Content: Pastel Nagomi Art is originated in Japan, founded by Mr Hosoya Norikatsu, Nagomi refers to ‘calm’ in Japanese kanji, carrying the meaning of peace, this kind of art does not require any drawing experiences, simply with your fingertip, you can then easily create an pastel artwork, without the limitations of paintbrush, you can feel calm, hope and relieved. Therapist: Ms Kwan (Registered JPHAA tutor) Target: Breast cancer patients and survivors Date: Group A: 10, 24/7 (Every Wednesday) Group B: 10, 24/8 (Every Saturday) Time: Group A: 2:30pm-4:00pm Group B: 10:00am -11:30am Venue: Kowloon Centre Capacity: 15 persons (for members only) Fee: $50 / Group Language: Cantonese Registration: Please contact Ms. Sy 2597 3271/ Ms. Ho 2597 3253 Remarks: Art knowledge and/or experience is not required. Participants should have an open mind and willingness to experience relaxation through art work.

19 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Celebration for Survivorship Content: Finally recovered! During the treatment, there are sour and sweet, and ups and downs. There are also many people and things to be grateful for, let us turn our experience into blessings and accompany us to continue our life. - Sharing and review - Make Treasure box Target: Recovered breast cancer patients who have just finished their therapies, or those who have recovered for a year or more, to give a sharing on their personal experiences. They can encourage their friends who have recently recovered and celebrate their new lives together. Worker: Ms. Leung (Registered Social Worker) Date: 27/7 (Saturday) Time: 2:00pm to 3:30pm All participants are welcome to join the “Music Therapy Workshop – To Acquire Strength in Quietness” to learn how to reduce stress and acquire positive energy for preparation of future Venue: Hong Kong Centre Capacity: 25 persons Fee: Free Language: Cantonese ONLY Registration: Please contact Ms. Leung 3143 7315 / Ms. Li 3143 7351 or your responsible nurse

Music Therapy Workshop: Relaxing through making music with Karimba Content: To enjoy the soothing sounds made by Karimba. To reduce stress and acquire posi-tive energy. Ms Jenny Lam (Registered Music Therapist (Australia), Neurologic Music Therapist, Certified Therapist: Counsellor) Target: Breast cancer patients and survivors Date: 27/7 (Satursday) Time & Venue: 3:30pm – 5:00pm / Hong Kong Centre Capacity: 13 persons (for members only) Fee: $20 Language: Cantonese ONLY Registration: Please contact Ms. Hui 3143 7374/ Ms. Leung 3143 7315 / Ms. Li 3143 7351 Remarks: no music knowledge or skills is required. However, this session may not be suitable for people with injured hands because we use thumbs to play the Karimba.

20 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Zentangle workshop: Peaceful Heart Content: Zentangle is originated in the United States, participants can learn to focus and relax, then, attain inner peace. More importantly, this kind of art does not require any experiences related to drawing or painting, there is no right or wrong throughout the process, everyone creates a different artwork from others, this kind of non-standardized beautiful drawings exactly reflect each person’s uniqueness. Participants learn about the basic elements and designs of Zentangle in class, and get to know more about the attitudes and background of Zentangle, start learning Zentangle from scratch! Target: Breast cancer survivors or patients who have completed main treatments Tutor: Ms Kwan (Registered Zentangle tutor) Date: Group A: 17/8 (Saturday) Group B: 28/8 (Wednesday) Time: Group A: 11:00am – 12:30pm Group B: 2:30pm - 4:00pm Venue: Kowloon Centre Capacity: 15 persons Fee: $20/ group Language: Cantonese ONLY Registration: Please contact Ms. Sy 2597 3271/ Ms. Ho 2597 3253 Remarks: Art knowledge and/or experience is not required. Participants should have an open mind and willingness to experience relaxation through artwork.

Circle-painting Workshop Content: The core value of circle painting is ‘inclusiveness’, ‘collaboration’ and ‘imagination’; is a kind of group artistic creation. Participants do not need to have any drawing experiences, through simple steps, drawing circles and irregular shapes, making good use of paints and add colours on the canvas. Therapist: Ms Kwan (Circle-painting (Level 1) tutor) Target: Breast cancer patients and survivors Date: Group A; 3/8 (Saturday) Group B: 7/9 (Saturday) Time: Group A: 2:30pm – 4:30pm Group B: 11:00am – 1:00pm Venue: Group A: Hong Kong Centre Group B: Kowloon Centre Capacity: 15 persons Fee: $20/ group Language: Cantonese ONLY Registration: Please contact Ms. Sy 2597 3271 / Ms. Ho 2597 3253 Remarks: Art knowledge and/or experience is not required. Participants should have an open mind and willingness to experience relaxation through artwork.

21 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Basic Mindfulness Training Classes Content: Mindfulness is a form of experiential training for increasing our attention control, self- awareness and emotional regulation. Through experiencing different Mindfulness activities, participants will learn ways to cope with difficulties and stress and maintain peace and balance in living. Therapists: Mrs. Winnie Lee (Counseling & Educational Psychologist) Target: Breast cancer patients and survivors Date: 9, 16, 23, 30/8 (every Friday, participants can join 1 to 4 sessions) Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm Venue: Kowloon centre Capacity: 15 persons (only for members of the HKBCF) Fee: $20 per workshop, $50 for whole series Language: Cantonese ONLY Registration: Please contact Ms. Sy 2597 3271 Remark: 1. Participants are required to do 30-45 minutes of home practice every day. 2. Participants please bring your own yoga mat and big towel.

Music Therapy Workshop: The Sound of Music II Content: making use of percussion instruments to play the songs from the famous film “The Sound of Music”. You’ll enjoy the ensembles and gain positive energy. Ms Jenny Lam (Registered Music Therapist (Australia), Neurologic Music Therapist, Certified Therapist: Counsellor) Target: Breast cancer patients and survivors Date: 24/8 (Satursday) Time & Venue: 2:30pm – 5:00pm / Kowloon Centre Capacity: 15 persons (for members only) Fee: $20 Language: Cantonese ONLY Registration: Please contact Ms. Hui 3143 7374/ Ms. Leung 3143 7315 Remarks: No music knowledge or skills is required.

22 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Emotion management workshop Content: Cancer often accompanies various emotions, this workshop mainly provides skills to manage emotion and stress. Participants could apply the skills in their daily life, in order to maintain emotional well-being. Therapist: Dr. Ginette Cheung (Clinical Psychologist & Certified Counsellor) Target: Breast cancer patients and survivors Date: 29/8 (Thursday) Time & Venue: 10:30am to 12:30pm / Kowloon Centre Capacity: 12 persons (Only for members of HKBCF) Fee: $20 / workshop Language: Cantonese Registration: Please contact Ms. Sy at 2597 3271

Joyful Cooking-skill sharing Club: Lotus white Meat Roll Content: Invite cancer survivors/volunteers to share cooking skills on how to make: Lotus white meat roll and happy to share together. tutor Ms Chung Target: Breast cancer patients and survivors Date: 21/8 (Thursday) Time: 2:30pm to 4:30pm Venue: Kowloon Centre Capacity: 8 persons (Only for members of HKBCF) Fee: $20 Language: Cantonese Registration: Please contact Ms. Sy 2597 3271/ Ms. Ho 2597 3253

23 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Dancing Therapy – Zumba Gold Content: Through experiencing body movement with relaxed and fun rhythm to enhance positive energy and personal satisfaction. Tutor Ms. Kit Lee (Trainer of Zumba Fitness) Target: Breast cancer survivors Date: Group A: 6, 13, 27/9 (4 sessions) (Every Friday) Group B: 7, 21, 28/9 (4 sessions) (Every Saturday) Time: Group A: 9:15am – 10:15am Group B: 11:50am – 12:50pm Venue: Group A: Kowloon Centre Group B: Hong Kong Centre Capacity: 15 persons / Group (Participants have to attend all sessions, new comers will have first priority to join) Fee: $60 / Group (for members only) Registration: Please contact Social Worker Ms. Leung 3143 7315 / Ms. Hui 3143 7374 / Ms. Sy 2597 3271

Cooking Workshop: Rainbow Mid-Autumn Mooncake Content: Tutor teaches how to make: rainbow mid-Autumn mooncake and happy to share together. Therapist: Nicole’s Kitchen Target: Breast cancer patients and survivors Date: 11/9 (Wednesday) Time: 3:00pm to 5:30pm Venue: Kowloon Centre Capacity: 12 persons (Only for members of HKBCF) Fee: $20 Language: Cantonese Registration: Please contact Ms. Sy 2597 3271/ Ms. Ho 2597 3253

24 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Zentangle workshop: Stress Relief Content: Zentangle is originated in the United States, participants can learn to focus and relax, then, attain inner peace. More importantly, this kind of art does not require any experiences related to drawing or painting, there is no right or wrong throughout the process, everyone creates a different artwork from others, this kind of non-standardized beautiful drawings exactly reflect each person’s uniqueness. Participants learn about the basic elements and designs of Zentangle in class, and get to know more about the attitudes and background of Zentangle, start learning Zentangle from scratch! Therapist: Ms Kwan (Registered Zentangle tutor) Target: Breast cancer patients and survivors Date: 5, 12/9 (Every Thursday) Time & Venue: 11:00am – 12:30pm / Hong Kong Centre Capacity: 15 persons (for members only) Fee: $40 Language: Cantonese ONLY Registration: Please contact Ms. Hui 3143 7374/ Ms. Leung 3143 7315 / Ms. Li 3143 7351 Remarks: Art knowledge is not required. Participants should be open-minded and willing to experience relaxation through expressive art.

25 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) (2) Talks

Educational Talk in July: Breast Cancer Diet Content: 1. Diet during treatment 2. Diet for survivors 3. Cancer Nutrition Q&A Speaker: Ms Poon (Registered Dietitan Target: Breast cancer patients and survivors Date: 13/7 (Saturday) Time: 3:00pm to 5pm Venue: Hong Kong Centre Capacity: 40 persons (Priority will be given to members of the HKBCF) Fee & Language: Free (only for member of HKBCF) ; $20 (for non-member of HKBCF) / Cantonese Registration: Please contact Ms. Tam at 2525 6033 or Ms. Chan at 2597 3251, or email your name and contact information to [email protected]

Educational Talk in August: Hair & Scalp Health Talk Content: Hair loss during chemotherapy, life cycle of hair growth, scalp and hair health & care Speaker: Professional Hair consultant Target: Breast cancer patients and survivors Date: 14/8 (Wednesday) Time: 4:15pm to 5:45pm Venue: Hong Kong Centre Capacity: 40 persons (Priority will be given to members of the HKBCF) Fee & Language: Free (only for member of HKBCF) ; $20 (for non-member of HKBCF) / Cantonese Registration: Please contact Ms. Tam at 2525 6033 or Ms. Chan at 2597 3251, or email your name and contact information to [email protected]

26 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) (3) Members’ Outing Activity

Outing activity in July : A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum Content: ‘The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum’ features 101 groups of human creation to tell the stories behind, audience can go through the world from 2 million years ago to the present, knowing more about various cultures around the world. Activities including guided tours. Target: Breast cancer patients and survivors Leader: Ms. Hui (Social Worker) Date and Venue: 8/7 (Monday) / Hong Kong Heritage Museum Time 3:00pm to 5:30pm Gathering Time: 2:30pm Gathering Venue: MTR Che Kung Temple Station (Exit A) Capacity: 20 persons Fee: Free Deadline: 5/7 (Tuesday) before 12noon Language: Cantonese Registration: Please contact Ms. Tam 2525 6033 / Ms. Chan 2597 3251, or email your name and contact information to [email protected]

Outing activity in August : School of Everyday Life Content: Observation game, OMAK Practice guided tours, Farm for Life guided tours and DIY garlic lamp workshop. Target: Breast cancer patients and survivors Leader: Ms. Sy (Social Worker) Date and Venue: 8/8 (Thursday) / School of Everyday Life Time 2:30pm to 5:30pm Gathering Time: 2:00pm Gathering Venue: Exit A, MTR Tai Wo Station Capacity: 18 persons Fee: $135 (including guiding and workshop fee) Deadline: 26/7 (Friday) before 12noon Language: Cantonese Registration: Please contact Ms. Tam 2525 6033 / Ms. Chan 2597 3251, or email your name and contact information to [email protected]

27 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) (4) Other Supporting Services

Meeting with Expert – Doctor with you Content: To learn and understand different breast cancer treatment through discussion and consultation with an oncologist. Expert: Clinical Oncologist Target: Stages 0 to 3 newly diagnosed patients aged above 40 Format: Group discussion Date: 1) 3/7 (Wednesday) 2) 4/9 (Wednesday) Time: 3:15pm to 5:15pm Venue: Hong Kong Centre Fee: Free (for breast cancer patients only) Language: Cantonese Registration: Please contact our nurses or social workers for more details

Meeting with Expert - Psychologist with you Content: To learn how to manage different emotions encountered during the cancer-fighting journey through discussion and consultation with a psychologist Expert: Dr. Rhoda Yuen (Counseling Psychologist) Target: Group A - Stages 0 to 3 newly diagnosed patients aged below 40 Group B - Advanced breast cancer patients Format: Group discussion Date: Group A – 11/7 (Thursday) Group B – 9/8 (Friday) Time: Group A – 2:00pm to 4:00pm Group B – 2:30pm to 4:30pm Venue: Hong Kong Centre Fee: Free (for breast cancer patients only) Language: Cantonese Registration: Please contact our nurses or social workers for more details

28 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Free Medical Consultation Content: Professional Oncologist consultation service Target: Breast cancer patients and; - Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme recipients or; - Low-income Working Family Allowance (LIFA) Scheme recipients or, - Patients with Medical fee waiver or; - Work Incentive Transport Subsidy Scheme recipients or; - The average monthly individual income in the last 3 months is not exceed HK$17,400 Date: July: Suspended August: Suspended September: 13/9 (Friday) Time & Venue: 10:30am to 12:30pm / Kowloon Centre Capacity: 4 (20 minutes for each patient) Fee: Free (for breast cancer patients and members only) Language: Cantonese Registration: Please contact our nurses or social workers for more details

Free Haircut and Support group Content: Professional haircut and styling with support and sharing group Target: Breast cancer patients (for breast cancer patients before and within one year after chemotherapy only) Date: 7/5, 11/6 (Tuesday) Time: 10:30am-12:30pm Venue: Kowloon Centre Fee: Free (for members only) Capacity: 5 Language: Cantonese Registration: Please contact our nurses or social workers for more details

Psychologist Counselling Service Content: Professional psychologist individual counselling service Expert: Psychologist Target: Breast cancer patients and survivors Format: Individual counselling Date & Time: By appointment Venue: Kowloon Centre Fee: Depending on the result of the mean test Language: Cantonese Registration: Please contact our nurses or social workers for more details

29 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) (5) Materials Supporting Services

Bright life series—Wigs giving  With the generous support of Wonderful Knots Foundation and Aderans Hong Kong Limited, HKBCF has a free wig programme to facilitate the access to wigs by financially underprivileged breast cancer patients. Interested individuals need to meet certain criteria and submit an application for assessment before or within chemotherapy.  For more details of the programme and the application process, please contact the responsible nurse or social worker, Ms. Leung at 3143 7315 or Ms. Sy at 2597 3271 or Ms Hui at 3143 7374

Bright life series—Bra and Prosthesis giving  In order to help those breast cancer patients with financial difficulty to keep their self-image after mastectomy, a free bra and prosthesis program is launched by Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation and Comfort Me Health Wear Co. Ltd.  Breast cancer patients or survivors who are interested please contact social worker, Ms. Leung at 3143 7315 or Ms. Sy at 2597 3271 or Ms Hui at 3143 7374 for financial assessment. After completing the application form with supportive document, bras and prosthesis will be given to the successful applicants.

Bright Life series--- Bandage giving  Our center received a generous donation of bandage for supporting our service. Breast cancer patients or survivors from low-income families or CSSA recipients can contact Ms. Tam at 2525-6033 or your primary nurse if you are interested in the program.  The eligible applicants have to go through financial assessment and join the individual bandage class provided by HKBCF before getting the bandage.

Garment Fitting  After breast cancer resection, patients may have upper limb lymphedema, and the pressure sleeves are used to control the swollen limb and help with lymphatic circulation.  Members can refer to responsible nurses for more details. Non-members may contact Ms. Tam 2525 6033 / Ms. Chan 2597 3251.

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(6) Volunteer Work

Circular Folding Content: Help in folding circular Capacity: 5 for each group Date: 20/8 (Tuesday) Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm Venue: Hong Kong Centre Registration: Please contact Ms. Chan 3143 7343

Letter Handling Content: Help in tidy up documents and handling letters Capacity: 3 for each time slot Date: July to August 2019, every Tuesday to Friday Time: (1) 10:00am to 1:00pm (2) 2:00pm to 5:00pm Venue: Hong Kong Centre Registration: Please contact Ms. Chan 3143 7343

Data Entry Content: Help in organising data and data entry Capacity: 1 for each time slot Date: July to August 2019, every Tuesday to Friday Time: (1) 10:00am to 1:00pm (2) 2:00pm to 5:00pm Venue: Hong Kong Centre Registration: Please contact Ms. Chan 3143 7343

31 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Central and Western District Health Festival – Roving Exhibition Volunteer Content: Leaflet distribute and game booth Capacity: 3 for each time slot Date: (A) 7/9 (Saturday) (B) 8/9 (Sunday) Time: (1) 10:00am to 1:30pm (2) 1:30pm to 5:00pm Venue: 5-7/F, Smithfield Municipal Services Building, 12K Smithfield, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong Registration: Please contact Ms. Chan 3143 7343

Voluntary Edit Team of Members’ Circular Content: Recruiting volunteers who are interested in editing, proofreading, translation, art editing, post-production, etc., to complete each member circular together. Capacity: Many Venue: Hong Kong Centre / Kowloon Centre Registration: Please contact Ms. Chan 3143 7343

Phone Calling Content: Help in calling companies, organizations and people if they are interested in supporting Pink Walk 2019 Capacity: 1 for each time slot Date: 24/6 to 5/7 Time: (1) 10:00am to 1:00pm (2) 2:00pm to 5:00pm Venue: Hong Kong Centre Registration: Please contact Ms. Chan 3143 7343

32 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) New T-Shirt for Volunteers  Any member who want to buy, please contact our counter staff at 2525 6033(Hong Kong Centre) or 2597 3251(Kowloon Centre)  Prize: $45 for each  Sizes for reference:

Measurement (cm) S M L XL

Width of chest 48 50.5 53 57 Length 59.5 63 67 71 Length of sleeves 19.5 20 22 24

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(7) Interest Class

Theme Tutor Centre Date Time Qu Fee Remark ota Ho’s Yijingjing 4 sessions: 3:00pm Class 8, 15, 22, 29/7 to 12 $80 1. Comfortable wear is (July) Mr. Ho Fat (every Monday) 4:30pm recommended Ho’s Yijingjing Pong 4 sessions: 3:00pm 2. For breast cancer Class 5, 12, 19, 26/8 to 12 $80 survivors only (August) (every Monday) 4:30pm 5 sessions: 2:30pm Knitting Class 2, 9, 16, 23, 30/7 to 12 $100 1. Bring own knitting (July) needles Ms. Ng (every Tuesday) 4:30pm & wool Wei Han 4 sessions: 2:30pm Knitting Class 2. For breast cancer 6, 13, 20, 27/8 to 12 $80 (August) patients/ survivors only (every Tuesday) 4:30pm Pilates exercises work to balance the muscles around the shoulders, but also work the shoulders in different Pilates for 1 session : 2:30pm positions to achieve the shoulder care 9/7 to 12 $20 dynamic stability the (July) (Tuesday) 3:45pm shoulders need to support them through the full range of Hong movement they can achieve. Kong The shoulders and neck are Ms. Angela Centre encouraged to work together Yiu to achieve improved posture throughout the upper body. This is great for preventing as well as treating neck and Pilates for 1 session: 2:30pm shoulder problems. shoulder care 13/8 to 12 $20 1. Priority is given to the (August) (Tuesday) 3:45pm nurses referral 2. Comfortable wear and shoes recommended 3. For breast cancer patients/ survivors only Pilates exercise helps Pilates for back 1 session: 2:30pm improve body balance, care 16/7 to 12 $20 physical strength and mental (July) (Tuesday) 3:45pm health, and can be practiced anywhere. It is a very Ms. Jessie convenient rehabilitation Lau exercise. Pilates for back 1 session: 2:30pm 1. Comfortable wear and care 20/8 to 12 $20 shoes recommended (August) (Tuesday) 3:45pm 2. For breast cancer patients/ survivors only 34 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019)

Theme Tutor Centre Date Time Qu Fee Remark ota “Melody-in- Mr. Derek Mind” Saturday Suspended in July and August. Chan Singing Class

Pilates is known for helping Pilates Stretch 1 session: 10:00am people develop both Exercises 23/7 to 12 $20 (July) (Tuesday) 11:15am strength and flexibility. The following set of Pilates stretches includes exercises Ms. Connie that increase flexibility of Wong the back, front-body, side- body, hamstrings, and hips. 1. Comfortable wear and Pilates Stretch 1 session: 10:00am shoes recommended Exercises 20/8 to 12 $20 2. For breast cancer 11:15am (August) (Tuesday) patients/survivors only

Dancing Pilates combines Dynamic Pilates 1 session: 10:15am Pilates with relaxed music to Dance Class Kowloon 4/7 to 12 $20 create a simple, varied and (July) Centre (Thursday) 11:15am dynamic dance. This work of structured free form movement with Ms. Mandy foundational principles is Tang designed to promote nervous system regeneration. Dynamic Pilates 1 session: 11:30am 1. Comfortable wear and Dance Class 8/8 to 12 $20 shoes recommended (August) (Tuesday) 12:30pm 2. For breast cancer patients/survivors only

Ho’s Yijingjing 3 sessions: 10:00am Class 11, 18, 25/7 to 12 $60 (July) (every Tuesday) 11:15am 1. Comfortable wear is Mr. Ho Fat recommended Pong 2. For breast cancer Ho’s Yijingjing 5 sessions: 10:00am survivors only Class 1, 8, 15, 22, 29/8 to 12 $100 (August) (every Tuesday) 11:15am

~ Please contact Ms. Tam at 2525 6033(Hong Kong Centre) or Ms. Chan at 2597 3251(Kowloon Centre) for enrolment ~

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(8) Support Group Sessions

Date & Time (No group Service Suitable for Centre Lead is held on public holidays) Ms. Cheung Every Wednesday Hong Kong Ms. Chow 2:00pm to 4:00pm Stages 0 to 3 Ms. Ng Every Friday newly diagnosed 10:30am to 12:00pm Patient Support Group patients aged 40 Ms. Ngan or above Ms. Wong, Every Tuesday Kowloon Ms. Ma, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Ms. Chan

Once per month Patient Support Group Stages 0 to 3 Ms. Cheung 2:30pm to 4:00pm (English-speaking newly diagnosed Hong Kong Ms. Chow (Prior arrangement is session) patients Ms. Ng required.)

Ms. Ngan Every Friday Patient Support Group Stages 0 to 3 Ms. Wong, 10.30am to 12pm (Mandarin-speaking newly diagnosed Kowloon Ms. Ma (Prior arrangement is session) patients Ms. Chan required.)

Young Patient Support Stages 0 to 3 newly diagnosed Ms. Chow Every Thursday Group (Forever Young and patients aged Hong Kong Ms. Ng 2:00pm to 4:00pm Beauty Group) below 40

Ms. Cheung Ms. Chow Hong Kong Ms. Ng Every Friday Ms. Leung 2:00pm to 4:00pm Stage 4 and Ms. Hui Advanced Breast Cancer recurrent breast Group (Phoenix Group) cancer patients Ms. Ngan Ms. Wong Kowloon Ms. Ma Every Monday Ms. Chan 2:00pm to 4:00pm Ms. Sy Local Recurrent Group Local recurrent Ms. Cheung Once per month (Rainbow after Raining breast cancer Hong Kong Ms. Leung (Prior arrangement is Group) patients Ms. Hui required.) Ms. Cheung Hong Kong Ms. Chow Breast cancer Ms. Ng By appointment Tele-Support Group patients receiving Ms. Ngan (Prior arrangement is treatment(s) Ms. Wong, required.) Kowloon Ms. Ma Ms. Chan

36 Breast Cancer Support Centre Members' Circular (Jul - Aug 2019) Date & Time (No Service Suitable for Centre Lead group is held on public holidays) (English session) Every Monday Ms. Cheung 2:30am to 4:00pm Ms. Chow (Prior arrangement is Hong Kong Ms. Ng required.) Ms. Leung Ms. Hui (Cantonese session) Patients’ family Every Wednesday to members who Friday Family Support Group need 2:00pm to 4:00pm psychological (Mandarin session) support Every Friday Ms. Ngan 10:30am to 12:00pm Ms. Wong (Prior arrangement is Kowloon Ms. Ma required.) Ms. Chan Ms. Sy (Cantonese session) Every Tuesday 2:00pm to 4:00pm (English Group) Every Monday 12:00pm to 1:00pm (Prior arrangement is Ms. Cheung required.) Breast cancer Hong Kong Ms. Chow patients to receive Ms. Ng (Cantonese Group) chemotherapy, Every Wednesday to Treatment Preparation radiotherapy or Friday Group hormonal 4:30pm to 5:30pm treatments, and their family members Ms. Ngan Ms. Wong Every Tuesday Kowloon Ms. Ma 4:30pm to 5:30pm Ms. Chan

Ms. Cheung (Centre head) Hong Kong Ms. Cheung Ms. Chow Breast cancer Ms. Ng patients/survivors, Individual Counseling By individual and their family appointment members Ms. Ngan Ms. Wong Kowloon Ms. Ma Ms. Chan

~ Please contact Ms. Cheung / Ms. Chow at 2525 6033 (Hong Kong Centre) or Ms. Wong/Ms. Ma at 2597 3251 (Kowloon Centre) for appointment or prior registration ~

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Date & Time (No group is Service Suitable for Centre Lead held on public holidays) Sunflower Leaders Meeting & Gathering Date: 20/7 (Saturday) Time: 2:30pm to 5:30pm Venue: Hong Kong Centre Target: all Sunflower leaders

Making Bus Strings Date: 10/8 (Saturday) Time: 2:30pm to 4:30pm Venue: Kowloon Centre Target: all sunflower leaders Breast cancer and members survivors aged 40 or Capacity: 20 above who have Please contact your group completed their Hong Kong Ms. Leung leader for enrollment. Sunflower Group treatment(s), wishing & Ms. Sy to seek peer support Kowloon Ms. Hui and learn how to manage emotions and stress

Hatha Yoga Stages 0 to 3 breast Date; 6/7 (Saturday) cancer survivors aged Time: 3:50pm to 5:30pm below 40 who have Venue: Kowloon Centre completed their Hong Kong Target: all young sunflower Young Sunflower Group treatment(s), wishing & Ms. Sy members to seek peer support Kowloon Ms. Hui Please contact2597 3271 or and learn how to 3143 7374 for enrollment. manage emotions and stress

~ Please contact Ms. Leung / Ms. Hui at 2525 6033 (Hong Kong Centre) or Ms. Sy at 2597 3251 (Kowloon Centre) for appointment or prior registration ~

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(9) Paramedical Support Date & Time (No Service Suitable for Centre Leader group is held on public holidays) Every Wednesday Ms. Cheung 11:00am to 11:30am Hong Ms. Chow Every Thursday Kong 4:00pm to 4:30pm Ms. Ng Post-operative Upper Limb Exercise Post-operative (Prior arrangement is Class breast cancer required.) patients Ms. Wong Kowloon Ms. Ma Every Tue Ms. Chan 12:00pm to 1:00pm Ms. Ngan Hong Ms. Cheung Every Friday Breast cancer Kong Ms. Chow 10:30am to 12:30pm Lymphoedema Care Service: patients/ Lymphoedema Management survivors Ms. Wong Ms. Ma Group suffering from Kowloon Every Thursday lymphoedema Ms. Chan 2:00pm to 4:30pm Ms. Ngan Hong Lymphoedema Care Service: Breast cancer Kong Lymphoedema Management patients/ survivors Ms. Cheung By individual Individual Session : suffering from (Head of BCSC) appointment Kowloon $450/session lymphoedema

Lymphoedema Care Service: Ms. Cheung Basic Lymphoedema Knowledge Hong Ms. Chow Every Tuesday & Kong Ms. Ng 10:30am to 12:30pm Care Class (includes Manual Breast cancer Lymphatic Drainage and patients and exercise) survivors Ms. Ngan (maximum 20 participants) Ms. Wong Every Wednesday Member: Free of charge Kowloon Ms. Ma 10:30am to 12:30pm Non-member: $100 Ms. Chan

Ms. Cheung Ms. Chow Hong Ms. Ng Kong Monday to Friday Lymphoedema Care Service: Ms. So 10:30am to 12:00pm Lymphoedema Index Breast cancer Ms. Tam 2:30pm to 5:30pm Measurement Service patients and Measurement Fee : Member: $180 survivors Saturday Non-member: $280 Ms. Wong 10:00am to 12:00pm Ms. Ma 2:30pm to 5:00pm Kowloon Ms. Chan Ms. Ho Ms. Chan

~ Please contact Ms. Tam at 2525 6033 (Hong Kong Centre) or Ms. Chan at 2597 3251 (Kowloon Centre) for appointment or prior registration

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