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Health Information with Dr. Joanna Mak
Benign breast conditions, breast cancer, and what your diagnosis means
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 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
I found a lump in my breast - what happens now?
Finding a lump is frightening. Your mind often jumps straight to the worst possibility. So let me start with the most important fact.
Most breast lumps are not cancer. The majority turn out to be benign, meaning harmless. This is especially true in younger women.
Still, every new lump deserves proper attention. The goal is simple: find out what it is. And most of the time, the answer is reassuring.
Joanna Mak
Aug 172 min read
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