The human touch behind the virtual technology for preparing child cancer patients

South China Morning Post - Oct 19, 2026

Hong Kong Polytechnic University professor Shara Lee Wee-yee has been using a mixed-reality programme to reduce the fear and uncertainty children face before radiotherapy, with personalised rehearsals that allow families to experience the treatment journey before entering hospital. The simulation programme, Herocare, also helped carers understand what to expect while enabling future radiotherapists to develop the empathy and communication skills for patient care, she noted. Lee is a finalist in...

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