Thursday, September 6, 2012

International Conference for Cancer Caregivers



Date : 4 October 2012 (Thursday)
Time : 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Venue : G Hotel, 168A Persiaran Gurney, 10250, Penang, Malaysia

Based on the theme, “Strength for Caring”, this upcoming conference is a skill-based lecture designed with the objective of providing support, education and resource materials to cancer caregivers. With the tutelage from a group of professional healthcare experts, this conference will help caregivers to:
  • Understand cancer and its treatment
  • Manage the side effects
  • Access up-to-date resources
  • Balance their needs and roles as caregivers
  • Manage their stress
Speakers include:
Dr T Aloysius Raj, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Penang Adventist Hospital
Dr Yeoh Kheng Wei, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, National Cancer Centre Singapore
Dr Ang Soo Fan, Consultant Medical Oncologist, National Cancer Centre Singapore
Dr Lynne Yong Ee Lin, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Penang Adventist Hospital
Chaplain Francis Amer, Head of Chaplaincy & Counselling, Penang Adventist Hospital
Ms Helen Wong, Clinical Dietitian, Penang Adventist Hospital

Reg. Fee : RM50.00

Before or On 20 September 2012 (Early Bird Discount) - RM 50.00

After 20 September 2012 - RM100.00

Organised by: Penang Adventist Hospital & Adventist Oncology Centre
Any enquiries, please contact 04-2261566 ext: 208 (Keat Nee) or ext: 207 (Wan Azlifah)