Cancer & The City
"A soul searching journey of how one Hong Kong woman triumphs over the torments of cancer."
"A soul searching journey of how one Hong Kong woman triumphs over the torments of cancer."
Upcoming Screenings
- Original English version will be aired on Hong Kong's TVB Pearl on February 15, 2012, at 18:35.
- Archived link of Cantonese version available on RTHK website.
- Original English version will be aired on Hong Kong's TVB Pearl on February 15, 2012, at 18:35.
- Archived link of Cantonese version available on RTHK website.
The Story
A one-hour documentary born from the idea behind short film, "The 'C' Word" of 2010, conceptualised by film-maker Sean Lee Davies. Uplifting and inspiring, the story of Rae Leung's courageous journey breaks down the stigma, and association of cancer with only the elderly, showing how young adults, too, are affected and deal with the disease.
A one-hour documentary born from the idea behind short film, "The 'C' Word" of 2010, conceptualised by film-maker Sean Lee Davies. Uplifting and inspiring, the story of Rae Leung's courageous journey breaks down the stigma, and association of cancer with only the elderly, showing how young adults, too, are affected and deal with the disease.
Hong Kong to The World
A partnership between RTHK and NGC to foster local documentary film-making, this four-part series presenting four separate, on-the-edge stories of life in Hong Kong aired throughout December, 2011 on NGC Asia and RTHK. Projected viewership of this documentary series: 320 MILLION WORLDWIDE!
Funded by Create HK and HK Jockey Club Charities Trust, find out more about this pilot, and hopefully on-going project here.
A partnership between RTHK and NGC to foster local documentary film-making, this four-part series presenting four separate, on-the-edge stories of life in Hong Kong aired throughout December, 2011 on NGC Asia and RTHK. Projected viewership of this documentary series: 320 MILLION WORLDWIDE!
Funded by Create HK and HK Jockey Club Charities Trust, find out more about this pilot, and hopefully on-going project here.
Viewers' Comments of Cancer & The City from throughout Asia
"Happened to catch your programme on NGC just 15 mins ago and am truly touched by your strength and positivity. Lost a friend a while back to stomach cancer and she was only 24. Your programme brought back lots of memories. Anyways, please continue to remain a beacon of hope and inspiration!
Best wishes for the future!"
- David, Singapore
Best wishes for the future!"
- David, Singapore
"I am so glad that someone like you are willing to participate in the documentary and let everyone know that it's not the end when we have cancer. Your personality and your smiling face definitely scares off those evil cancer cells.
I want to tell you, you are such a hero, you not just live your life with bravery, but you also live with a lot of dignity. I sincerely wish you all the best and you and your family will be in my prayers! Stay happy and I am sure things will be good!"
- Tammy, Hong Kong
I want to tell you, you are such a hero, you not just live your life with bravery, but you also live with a lot of dignity. I sincerely wish you all the best and you and your family will be in my prayers! Stay happy and I am sure things will be good!"
- Tammy, Hong Kong
"Hi Rae,
Just happened to catch your story on NatGeo tonight. I wanted to let you know how inspiring and informative it was for me, personally. My mother is going is currently going through treatment for diffuse large b-cell lymphoma and I arrived here in Vietnam approximately 2 months ago to care for her.
My thoughts and positive energy are with you, Rae. Continue to stay strong and beat the odds! I know you can kick this thing in the arse and will soon do so! I hope this message reaches you well. I wish you nothing but the best and that you will eventually conquer anything and everything that is thrown your way."
- John, Vietnam
Just happened to catch your story on NatGeo tonight. I wanted to let you know how inspiring and informative it was for me, personally. My mother is going is currently going through treatment for diffuse large b-cell lymphoma and I arrived here in Vietnam approximately 2 months ago to care for her.
My thoughts and positive energy are with you, Rae. Continue to stay strong and beat the odds! I know you can kick this thing in the arse and will soon do so! I hope this message reaches you well. I wish you nothing but the best and that you will eventually conquer anything and everything that is thrown your way."
- John, Vietnam
"Hi Rae, i just want to say that I have been inspired by you. I happen to switch on National Geographic and for some reason was compelled to watch. I am going to tape it if it comes on again and pass it on to people i like to share it with.
Thank you for being you. Please be strong which you have been for so long, and thank you for showing me that WE ARE OUR OWN CURE. I will be praying for you that you will find something that will help your condition more and more. With much love and gratefulness, Irene."
- Irene, Singapore
Thank you for being you. Please be strong which you have been for so long, and thank you for showing me that WE ARE OUR OWN CURE. I will be praying for you that you will find something that will help your condition more and more. With much love and gratefulness, Irene."
- Irene, Singapore
"Happy New Year, thank you for the strength you are showing, it is so empowering, that you touched my soul on this first night of the new year, thank you."
- Jeff, Philippines
- Jeff, Philippines
"Hi Rae, I don't know you, but we just watched the documentary about you on RTHK. My family were so touched by your passion for life, your courage, and your insistence on the ideals and values that you believe in.
In this very last night of the year of 2011, learning your difficult, sometimes painful, but yet powerful and heartening story, we understood more about life, about its meaning, as well as its limitations. We wish you have a healthy, or at least slightly more healthy, 2012. Keep your faith! We all support you [:)] "
- Jason, Hong Kong
In this very last night of the year of 2011, learning your difficult, sometimes painful, but yet powerful and heartening story, we understood more about life, about its meaning, as well as its limitations. We wish you have a healthy, or at least slightly more healthy, 2012. Keep your faith! We all support you [:)] "
- Jason, Hong Kong
"Dear Rae,
I just saw your inspirational documentary tonight on RTHK and was blown away by your motivation and spirit.
Your story really touched a cord with me - we share some similarities since I, too, am fighting cancer in Hong Kong, facing my second fight with this beast in my 30s. I have been a bit more deflated about things this time round but here I sit, with my big "bad-arse" bald head in awe (just had chemo yesterday, so please excuse any typos!) - THANKS for sharing your story, it was nice to see I am not alone in this City in so many regards... anyway, it has really made my night and I shall go into 2012 with a huge buzz!
Happiest of new years!"
- J, Hong Kong
I just saw your inspirational documentary tonight on RTHK and was blown away by your motivation and spirit.
Your story really touched a cord with me - we share some similarities since I, too, am fighting cancer in Hong Kong, facing my second fight with this beast in my 30s. I have been a bit more deflated about things this time round but here I sit, with my big "bad-arse" bald head in awe (just had chemo yesterday, so please excuse any typos!) - THANKS for sharing your story, it was nice to see I am not alone in this City in so many regards... anyway, it has really made my night and I shall go into 2012 with a huge buzz!
Happiest of new years!"
- J, Hong Kong
"I used to see my life as pointless, meaningless. But you, Miss, my Hero, I can never live up to your level! Watching your programme, I promise myself to find the goal and the meaning of my life!! Please believe that you are not living for your own, your life is touching everyone around you!!
All I want to say is, 'You are my light inside my soul!!' "
- Louis, Hong Kong
All I want to say is, 'You are my light inside my soul!!' "
- Louis, Hong Kong
"I, too, am a cancer 'survivor' (haven't yet found a more apt word to describe but this sure beats 'victim'). I was blessed enough to have caught my cancer at its very early stages - Stage 1 of Nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Since then, I have taken a year out to work with the national cancer center in Singapore to ensure we build stronger awareness, empathy and a sustainable funding stream that goes towards better research.
Just wanted to say hi, and that I think you are such a champ. Through my journey, I was generally very positive and was blessed with minimal 'inconveniences', but your journey and approach to it was an inspiration.
Excellent reminder to me as we begin a new year... Hope this year gives you all the joy and blessings you deserve."
- Karen, Singapore
Since then, I have taken a year out to work with the national cancer center in Singapore to ensure we build stronger awareness, empathy and a sustainable funding stream that goes towards better research.
Just wanted to say hi, and that I think you are such a champ. Through my journey, I was generally very positive and was blessed with minimal 'inconveniences', but your journey and approach to it was an inspiration.
Excellent reminder to me as we begin a new year... Hope this year gives you all the joy and blessings you deserve."
- Karen, Singapore
"I saw the Cancer and the City show and I was literally crying. I'm really happy that you're very strong and I hope you'll achieve all of your dreams [:)] Stay happy! XOXO"
- Paulo, Philippines
- Paulo, Philippines
"I just want to say that I am now a fan of yours! I love the way you are so positive throughout your journey. You are such a role model for those who are losing hope. I wish you well and keep on being optimistic. You will always be included in my prayers. Take care!"
- Carmela, Philippines
- Carmela, Philippines
"I saw you on National Geographic tonight. I live in Korea as an Expat and you said it so well, do we have to be in such a hurry all the time, just slow down and have more patience. Thank you for your wonderfully insightful strength. Happy New Year to you and your family."
- Patricia, Korea
- Patricia, Korea
