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GLENEAGLES Medical Centre, Penang HOC monthly newsletter
June 2006
th
Next support group meeting: 7.30 pm, 15th June 2006 Topic: Cancer and Nutrition Speaker: Ms Jaen Ang, Nutritionist from Singapore
Prepared by the
Haematology – Oncology Centre, GMC Penang
18 May 2006. This support group meeting was special. Instead of a talk, we had a sharing session. Three patients’ stories were related and their caregivers’ experiences shared. All three had share d their experience of hope and cure. It is clear that through the past few decades, cancer care in Penang has changed tremendously as with all other fie lds of medicine. Cancer care has advanced with more hope and possibilities. Dr. Leong expressed his thanks to all that have supported our support group. He also introduced the group to the new book available detailing the experiences of his patients undergoing treatment. Many patients have contributed to the book. He encourages more patients to do that and write about their experiences, so that more people and patients can understand what a patient goes through and may be more willing to undergo treatment.
Doctors, nurses, supporting staff and patients are together in a team, with one aim to win.
Treatment for many patients with cancer takes time and patience.
13th Support Group Meeting Topic: Cancer and Nutrition Speaker: Ms Jaen Ang, Healthcare Specialist (Nutrition), Nestle nd 2 Topic: Demonstration of self-made post mastectomy bra by Ms Goh SK, breast cancer survivor. Time: 7.30 to 9.30 pm Date: 18 th May 2006 , Thurs Venue: Lecture Hall, 6 th Floor, GMC Penang Only for patients, spouses, relatives and caregivers For catering purposes, your confirmation with Ms Mabel, Dr Leong’s secretary at 04 2202189.is much appreciated. Thanks.
GLENEAGLES Medical Centre, Penang HOC monthly newsletter Page 2, June 2006
Next support group meeting: 7.30 pm, 15th June 2006 Topic: Cancer and Nutrition Speaker: Ms Jaen Ang, Nutritionist from Singapore
Prepared by the
Haematology – Oncology Centre, GMC Penang
Cancer screening Currently there are only a few accept cancer screening procedures for the public. They are: 1 Mammogram for breast cancer mass screening. This should be performed after age 40 years, at a 1-2 year frequency. Breast selfexamination recommended. 2 Yearly PAP smears in general for all ladies who have or had been sexually active, for detection of cervical cancer. 3 Colon cancer screening with either yearly stool occult blood, flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy every 5-10 years, from the age 50 years. 4 Prostate specific antigen (PSA) for prostate cancer, for men from age 50 years. The recommendations above are for the general population. For families with increased risk of certain cancers, more frequent or different screening techniques may be necessary for the specific cancer. In Malaysia, screening for Hepatitis B carrier status is important to then institute liver cancer screening with ultrasound and alpha-fetoprotein.
Mammogram showing an abonormal dense shadow suspicious of cancer.
PAP smear being done
Liver cancer detected on ultrasound
Colon cancer seen through colonoscopy.
THE HUMAN SIDE Facing Cancer Author: Dr Leong Kin Wah Full Color, 24 true stories highlighting current treatment for cancer patie nts. 186 pages Available in the Executive Health Screening Department, Ground Floor, Gleneagles Medical Centre, Penang. Price: RM 30. 50% discount for Dr. Leong’s patients
June 2006
th
Next support group meeting: 7.30 pm, 15th June 2006 Topic: Cancer and Nutrition Speaker: Ms Jaen Ang, Nutritionist from Singapore
Prepared by the
Haematology – Oncology Centre, GMC Penang
18 May 2006. This support group meeting was special. Instead of a talk, we had a sharing session. Three patients’ stories were related and their caregivers’ experiences shared. All three had share d their experience of hope and cure. It is clear that through the past few decades, cancer care in Penang has changed tremendously as with all other fie lds of medicine. Cancer care has advanced with more hope and possibilities. Dr. Leong expressed his thanks to all that have supported our support group. He also introduced the group to the new book available detailing the experiences of his patients undergoing treatment. Many patients have contributed to the book. He encourages more patients to do that and write about their experiences, so that more people and patients can understand what a patient goes through and may be more willing to undergo treatment.
Doctors, nurses, supporting staff and patients are together in a team, with one aim to win.
Treatment for many patients with cancer takes time and patience.
13th Support Group Meeting Topic: Cancer and Nutrition Speaker: Ms Jaen Ang, Healthcare Specialist (Nutrition), Nestle nd 2 Topic: Demonstration of self-made post mastectomy bra by Ms Goh SK, breast cancer survivor. Time: 7.30 to 9.30 pm Date: 18 th May 2006 , Thurs Venue: Lecture Hall, 6 th Floor, GMC Penang Only for patients, spouses, relatives and caregivers For catering purposes, your confirmation with Ms Mabel, Dr Leong’s secretary at 04 2202189.is much appreciated. Thanks.
GLENEAGLES Medical Centre, Penang HOC monthly newsletter Page 2, June 2006
Next support group meeting: 7.30 pm, 15th June 2006 Topic: Cancer and Nutrition Speaker: Ms Jaen Ang, Nutritionist from Singapore
Prepared by the
Haematology – Oncology Centre, GMC Penang
Cancer screening Currently there are only a few accept cancer screening procedures for the public. They are: 1 Mammogram for breast cancer mass screening. This should be performed after age 40 years, at a 1-2 year frequency. Breast selfexamination recommended. 2 Yearly PAP smears in general for all ladies who have or had been sexually active, for detection of cervical cancer. 3 Colon cancer screening with either yearly stool occult blood, flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy every 5-10 years, from the age 50 years. 4 Prostate specific antigen (PSA) for prostate cancer, for men from age 50 years. The recommendations above are for the general population. For families with increased risk of certain cancers, more frequent or different screening techniques may be necessary for the specific cancer. In Malaysia, screening for Hepatitis B carrier status is important to then institute liver cancer screening with ultrasound and alpha-fetoprotein.
Mammogram showing an abonormal dense shadow suspicious of cancer.
PAP smear being done
Liver cancer detected on ultrasound
Colon cancer seen through colonoscopy.
THE HUMAN SIDE Facing Cancer Author: Dr Leong Kin Wah Full Color, 24 true stories highlighting current treatment for cancer patie nts. 186 pages Available in the Executive Health Screening Department, Ground Floor, Gleneagles Medical Centre, Penang. Price: RM 30. 50% discount for Dr. Leong’s patients
