The Department of Clinical Oncology aims to function as “one of the leading Comprehensive Cancer Centres in South East Asia and Southern China by applying innovative diagnostic techniques, delivery of state-of-the-art treatment, development of patients support services and clinical laboratory research, as well as teaching undergraduate and post-graduate students”. The fully integrated University Department and the Hospital Authority Department of Clinical Oncology, bringing together medical oncologists, haematological oncologists, radiation oncologists, and palliative medicine specialists, provide quality cancer care through a multi-disciplinary team approach ranging from cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, active treatment, to palliative and psychosocial care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.