"Zongzi fragrance drifts, mugwort scent fills the air; dragon boats compete on the lively river."

On the eve of the Dragon Boat Festival, in order to allow international patients to better experience the customs of the festival and to feel the traditional Chinese cultural celebrations, St. Stamford Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou arranged activities such as zongzi making and dragon boat watching. On the day of the Dragon Boat Festival itself, sweet and delicious zongzi along with fragrant mugwort sachets were prepared for every patient and their families in the hospital wards.

On the morning of June 10, 2024, Ms. Liu Yansheng, Assistant Director of International Affairs, Ms. Zhou Xiaoping, Director of Customer Service, along with floor directors and head nurses, together with the assistance of hospital staff, delivered piping hot zongzi and fragrant mugwort sachets to each patient.

Delivering zongzi and mugwort sachets to international patients

Our Dragon Boat Festival gifts not only filled the entire ward with fragrance but also brought surprises and joy to every room. During the zongzi delivery, we received much gratitude and praise: "Thank you so much, your service is truly thoughtful!" One Malaysian patient, fascinated by the sweet zongzi, mentioned she had never tried sweet zongzi before, making it a very special experience for her.

Ms. Liu Yansheng, Assistant Director of International Affairs, expressed, "While ensuring that admitted patients receive high-quality treatment, we regularly provide various thoughtful value-added services to promote a relaxed mindset during treatment and to combat cancer. Traditional cultural events like the Dragon Boat Festival not only offer patients new experiences but also spread Chinese traditional culture, which is very meaningful."

The Dragon Boat Festival embodies people's celebration and aspirations for life, nature, virtuous character, and a happy life.

Once a year, may all good things come with the Dragon Boat Festival, wishing everyone health and well-being during this festival!

*Surgery, in addition to the appropriate chemotherapy and radiotherapy, are effective in treating early cancer, but certain patients in late stage of cancer may not be tolerate surgery well as they can be relatively weak. A combination of carefully planned minimally invasive therapy, chemotherapy or radiotherapy can effectively reduce the side effects and discomfort of treatment and may help patient get better efficacy.