Elizabeth Cheung
Coverage of Elizabeth Cheung in the Nexus archive.
- ‘I see hope’: how mindset shifts help Hong Kong cancer patients cope with diagnosis
The article discusses the psychological challenges faced by Hong Kong cancer patients and highlights support programs that are transforming treatment approaches. It features Sasa Hui Yuen-sim, a 67-year-old retiree diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2024 and lung cancer the following year, emphasizing the mental toll of her battle with multiple cancers.
- Why are breast cancer cases surging among younger Hong Kong women?
Breast cancer cases are rising among younger women in Hong Kong, linked to changing reproductive and lifestyle patterns. Actress Natalie Ng Man-yan, diagnosed in 2022, died at 51 after a relapse in 2024.
- Smoking is down, so why are more Hong Kong women getting lung cancer?
Lung cancer cases among Hong Kong women have increased by 20% over two decades despite lower smoking rates compared to men. Experts highlight genetic factors and call for citywide screenings to detect the disease earlier.