e-Bulletin December 2025

ConquerFear-HK
Recent Research Unlocks Patterns of HFMD in Hong Kong and South Korea

Led by Professor Wendy Lam, Director of the Jockey Club Institute of Cancer Care and Associate Professor of our School, together with Dr Danielle Ng, our Research Assistant Professor, a recent study published in Karger [link to the publication] assessed the effectiveness of the “ConquerFear-HK” intervention in reducing fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) among Chinese cancer survivors, compared with standard survivorship care.

Findings showed that ConquerFear-HK demonstrated potential as a short-term, quick-acting intervention for alleviating FCR in Chinese cancer survivors, though its superiority in sustaining long-term benefits was not demonstrated. This implies the intervention warrants further optimisation, such as shortening sessions, integrating booster modules, and enhancing overall intervention adherence.

The study also highlights that standard survivorship care should remain the foundational approach of support, while ConquerFear-HK can be served as a targeted intervention for patients requiring extra support. Future research will focus on maximising long-term efficiency and integrate the intervention into broader survivorship care frameworks.