Demystifying Brain Tumors : Understanding Benign and Malignant Growth

 

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Hari Tumor Otak Sedunia - 08 Jun 2024

Setiap tahun, tanggal 8 Jun merupakan Hari Tumor Otak Sedunia. Hari Tumor Otak ini adalah untuk memberi kesedaran kepada masyarakat mengenai tumor otak, impak penyakit ini kepada pesakit dan keluarga serta kepentingan memahami dan beri sokongan kepada pejuang tumor otak.

Tema tahun ini "Brain Health and Prevention” diangkat untuk memberi fokus kepada aktiviti advokasi kepentingan kesihatan otak dan langkah-langkah pencegahan berlaku tumor otak.

What Are Brain Tumours?

Brain tumours are abnormal growths of cells in the brain and they impact individuals of all ages, challenging their lives and the lives of their loved ones.

On World Brain Tumour Day, #LetsTalkAbout brain tumor with Consultant Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ng Cheok Man, to have a better understanding of brain tumors, the signs and symptoms, and treatment options.

The SK Dharmalingam Lecture Series 13 : Delving Into the Brain : A Deep Look Into Brain Cancers

The SK Dharmalingam Lecture Series 13 - Delving Into the Brain : A Deep Look Into Brain Cancers

Join Regunath Kandasamy, Consultant Neurosurgeon & Head of Department from Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur as he discusses about diagnosing cancers of the brain and understanding management options on brain cancer and more on Saturday, 28 August 2021 from 11am – 1pm via Zoom.

This FREE session is open to healthcare professionals, cancer survivors, caregivers, and the public.

To join, register by 2pm on 27 August 2021 at: bit.ly/SKDLecture13

(For doctors, CME points will be awarded for this webinar. It will be claimable via barcode scan on the MMA app during the session. Please have this app ready on your mobile phone)

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Gosh! A Brain Tumor!

 

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Early Symptoms And Signs Of Brain Tumour

 

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What Is A Brain Tumour?

 What is a Brain Tumour?

Brain Cancer Symptoms

Brain cancer symptoms vary greatly depending on the tumor’s size, location, rate of growth as well as the patient’s age and health history. The signs also may overlap with other existing medical conditions, hence why it’s important to consult a medical professional for an accurate diagnosis.

Make an appointment with your doctor if you have persistent signs and symptoms that concern you.

Talking 'Life' With Mei Sze : From A Brain Tumour To A Start-Up Beauty Brand - Lip & Co And Covid-19

The story of the founder of Lip & Co which is a startup beauty brand is one of survival because the founder himself went through a brain tumor, and many challenges to keep the brand alive. Now, with during this pandemic, business has gotten even tougher. Let's listen to Kelvin and find out his survival story of a startup beauty brand during this pandemic.

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Brain Cancer

Brain cancer is an abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the brain.

Brain tumors can originate in your brain (primary brain tumors), or can originate in other parts of your body and spread to your brain (secondary).