Hong Kong Tycoon to Fund Liver Cancer Surgeries for 200 Patients
The Li Ka Shing Foundation will subsidize liver cancer surgery costs for 200 patients over three years, providing access to advanced histotripsy treatment at a reduced price.
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shingβs charity will expand support for liver cancer patients by subsidising surgery fees for 200 patients over the next three years, enabling access to cutting-edge treatment at a cost of HK$50,000 (US$6,380). Announcing the initiative on Wednesday, the Li Ka Shing Foundation said eligible patients would be selected by three partnering private hospitals to undergo histotripsy surgery, which typically costs about HK$260,000 for Hong Kong identity card holders. Histotripsy....