From now until 31 March 2012, NCSM Penang is providing FREE MAMMOGRAM service at our Pusat Wanita Toh Puan Datin Khadijah, KOMTAR for:
*women aged 40 years and above &
*have not had a mammogram done before.

Please call 04 261 4140 for appointment.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Physical Activity - Get Active!


Get active, move your body: only 30 minutes of physical activity per day is necessary to reduce your risk of cancer. For school aged children/ teenagers at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity is recommended for noticeable health benefits.

A healthy diet and regular adequate physical activity are of major importance to maintain good health throughout life.

Unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity are risk factors in the development of a number of conditions such as hypertension, hyperglycaemia, abnormal blood lipids, and overweight/ obesity.

Preventing weight gain can greatly reduce the risk of many cancers. It is therefore recommended to establish a healthy eating habit and physical activity pattern early in life to prevent overweight and obesity.

Source: UICC WCD.
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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Healthy Diet

A healthy diet and regular adequate physical activity are of major importance to preventing cancer and maintaining good health throughout life.

The World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) recommendations for Cancer Prevention include:
  • Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight
  • Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day
  • Avoid sugary drinks. Limit consumption of energy-dense foods (particularly processed foods high in added sugar, or low in fibre, or high in fat)
  • Eat more of a variety of vegetables, fruits, wholegrains, and pulses such as beans
  • Limit consumption of red meats (such as beef, pork and lamb) and avoid processed meats
  • If consumed at all, limit alcoholic drinks to 2 for men and 1 for women a day
  • Limit consumption of salty foods and foods processed with salt (sodium)
  • Don’t use supplements to protect against cancer
Special Population Recommendation
  • It is best for mothers to breastfeed exclusively for up to 6 months and then add other liquids and foods.


Source: UICC WCD.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Stop Smoking



Just Breathe: You can prevent cancer when you stop smoking, chewing and sniffing tobacco. Try to avoid exposure to passive smoke to further reduce your risk.  To learn more about tobacco use and passive smoke, click here to view the best prevention campaigns from around the globe.

Source: UICC WCD

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Counselling Course 2011 - Registration Form

Counselling RegForm 2012

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Monday, January 9, 2012

Counselling Course 2012

Tentative schedule.
 
Total Credit Hours: 34 hours
Course Work Requirements: 100%
2 tapes & transcript: 50% (best out of the two submitted)
Journal : 50% (to be submitted on day of examination)
A record of personal awareness and response to each session
 
Examination : 1 hour 30 mins
Section A: 30% - 30 compulsory multiple choice questions
Section B: 40 % - Counselling Theories & Counselling Skills
Structured/Essay Questions - To answer 2 out of 4 questions
Section C: 30%  - 1 tape & transcript of a complete interview illustrating all skills learnt within the context of a chosen counselling model to be submitted on the day of examination.
Minimum of 50% required for course work & 50% for examination to meet minimum course standards.
 
Attendance: 90% attendance required to meet certificate of attendance requirements.
Registration fee: RM250
For registration/enquiries, email Nor at ncsmpg@gmail.com