

When Should I Start Mammograms? Why Age 40 Is the Golden Window for Hong Kong Women
Conflicting advice online about when to start mammograms can be incredibly stressful. This article breaks down the data behind government policies versus the HKBCF guidelines, explaining why age 40 acts as a critical "golden window" for breast screening in Hong Kong.
Joanna Mak
1 day ago4 min read


Why October Matters
Breast cancer touches so many lives- mothers, sisters, daughters, friends. In Hong Kong, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. According to the Hong Kong Cancer Registry 2023, about 1 in 13 will be diagnosed before the age of 75. Yet early detection saves lives, and understanding is where it begins. That is why this month, and this message, matter so much.
Joanna Mak
Sep 141 min read


Why I Started This Blog
Knowledge is power. We cannot control everything about our health or our future. But we can understand more, and understanding changes how fear feels. With clarity, we can quiet the uncertainties that lie within our control.
Joanna Mak
Sep 142 min read





