Journey Through Cancer Project mainly assists patients with nasopharyngeal cancer and head and neck cancer, providing them with dental treatment and care services before, during and after radiation therapy. These include (but are not limited to) Pre-radiotherapy oral assessment, Oral hygiene care, Preventive fluoride therapy, Tooth restorations, Dental prosthesis, Post radiotherapy oral maintenance care.

• The Project will starting from 1/12/2024 and ending on 30/11/2026.

• Each eligible person can receive a subsidy of up to $10,000 per year.

Patients with nasopharyngeal cancer and head and neck cancer who are about to/are currently/have received radiotherapy at public hospitals under Hospital Authority and meet the following criteria:

• People currently receiving government welfare schemes, including CSSA recipients, Old Age Living Assistance recipients or Working Family Allowance Scheme recipients; or 

• Any other individuals not covered by the above schemes. They must meet the two financial criteria under the Hospital Authority's medical fee waiver mechanism︰ 

1. Monthly household income must not exceed 75% of the Median Monthly Domestic Household Income (MMDHI) for their household size;  and  

2. Household asset value must be within the specified limit for their household size.  

Eligible individuals should complete a financial declaration form and retain supporting documents for the clinic or the Community Chest for eligible assessment.

Updated details on income and asset limits are available on Hospital Authority website.