Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Pemakanan dan Kanser

"Adakah pisang boleh menyebabkan kanser?"
"Soya juga boleh meningkatkan pertumbuhan sel kanser?"





Watch Video : Pemakanan dan Kanser

ETIQA-NCSM Free Mammogram

According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2019) recently released by the Ministry of Health Malaysia, 3 in 4 women aged 40 and above have never had a mammogram.
Together, we can change these numbers. Through NCSM’s partnership with Etiqa, underprivileged women with a household income below RM5000 are entitled to a free mammogram screening. Our screening services are available throughout hospitals in Peninsular Malaysia. 



Monday, June 29, 2020

How To Read Nutrition Labels?

Food labels can be very confusing and tricky to understand. Join our experts LIVE this Saturday, 4 July and learn how to understand and use nutrition labels to help you make healthier eating choices.

Saturday, June 27, 2020

Mendepani Keluarga Selepas Rawatan Kanser

Bukanlah mudah untuk kembali menjalani kehidupan yang ‘normal’ bersama keluarga selepas menamatkan rawatan kanser. Anda boleh mencuba petua-petua ini supaya dapat menyesuaikan diri semula.


Exercises To Ease Your Neck Pain


What to do for sore Neck?


Painful neck symptoms from poor posture can range anywhere from sharp pain that prevents normal movements to a dull ache that becomes unbearable by day’s end. When the neck hurts, most people want immediate relief.


Thursday, June 25, 2020

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

The Dire Need For Cancer Screening During The COVID-19



How Will Healthcare Evolve Post COVID-19 For Breast Cancer and Lymphoma Patients?


Find out how you can protect yourself as a cancer patient against COVID-19 and at the same time ensure you receive timely treatment.
Speakers
Dr. Yap Beng Khiong, Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Speaker
Dr. Alan Teh Kee Hean, Consultant Haematologist - Speaker

Moderator
Dr. Nirmala Bhoo Pathy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya

Watch Video: How Will Healthcare Evolve Post COVID-19 For Breast Cancer And Lymphoma Patients?

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Building Malaysia's Capacity To Treat Cancer For The Next 5 Years

WEBINAR - Building Malaysia's Capacity To Treat Cancer For The Next 5 Years (Part 1)
There is an ongoing concern that with the COVID-19 crisis, cancer and other chronic diseases are having less priority.
With the 12th Malaysia Plan soon to be finalized, will cancer be highlighted as a concern for the next five years?
Will there be increased investment in improving treatment for cancer for those who need it in Malaysia?

Speakers
+ Professor Dr. Nur Aishah Md Taib - Consultant Breast Surgeon, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre
+ Dr. Feisul Idzwan Mustapha - Deputy Director, Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health



Butter vs Margarine : Which is Healthier?

Butter vs Margarine : Which is healthier?


Friday, June 19, 2020

Does Dairy Increase The Risk Of Cancer Recurrence

Does dairy increase the risk of cancer recurrence? We have the answer for you.


Avoid These Mistakes When Talking To someone With Cancer

What not to say to a cancer patient? Here’s what you should know. Speak to us at 1800881000 if you have any questions.




Monday, June 15, 2020

Am I Being Irrational?

Do you feel yourself being irrational at times? Perhaps the current pandemic has brought about new challenges and you feel the need to address this behaviour. If this topic resonates with you, be sure to tune in to our next Facebook Live session conducted in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin on Saturday, 20 June.


Watch Video (BM)   : Adakah Saya Tidak Rasional? 

Watch Video (ENG): Am I Being Irrational?

Watch Video (MAN): Am I Being Irrational?




The SK Dharmalingam Lecture Series 2 : You Turning Yellow Means the Dr is Going to Turn Red: Addressing the Rising Burden and Changing Epidemiology of Liver Cancer.

The SK Dharmalingam Lecture Series 2 - You Turning Yellow Means the Dr is Going to Turn Red: Addressing the Rising Burden and Changing Epidemiology of Liver Cancer.
Join us as we discuss about liver cancer with Prof Dr. Rosmawati Mohamed, Consultant Hepatologist from University Malaya Medical Centre.


The SK Dharmalingam Lecture Series 1 : Radiotherapy in the time of Covid-19

The SK Dharmalingam Lecture Series 1 - Radiotherapy in the time of Covid-19

In our very first session of the SK Dharmalingam Lecture Series, we had a fruitful session discussing radiotherapy in cancer management with Dr. Chandrashekar Hospet, Consultant Clinical Oncologist from Nilai Medical Centre.



Friday, June 12, 2020

Ways To Cope With COVID-19 Stress

With the rapid spread of COVID-19, it’s understandable that people are feeling anxious, stressed, and bored while hoping for an end to the outbreak. Interestingly, it’s also common for people to not realize, they are stressed out.

Do join through Facebook Live Series to know more about Stress Management, Depression, and Taking Control of Anxiety.



Watch Video: Stress Management: Choosing Happiness

Watch Video: Developing Resilience Towards Depression

Watch Video: Taking Control of Anxiety


ETIQA Free Mammogram

DID you know that one in 19 women in Malaysia are expected to develop breast cancer in their lifetime? According to the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM), breast cancer accounts for 32% of all cancers among women.

We are working with NCSM to provide FREE MAMMOGRAM - breast cancer screening to women in households with income less than RM5,000 and below. Contact us today for more information, limited slot available.

#breastcancerscreening
#baganspecialistcentre



Cancer Survivorship In Malaysia

The month of June is an opportunity to celebrate all cancer survivors who are still undergoing treatment or has won their battle against cancer. Cancer Survivorship Awareness month is internationally recognised to celebrate the milestones of cancer survivors and recognise those who supported them along the way. It is also an opportunity for those who have not been affected by cancer to know, learn and understand the challenges of survivorship.


What Is Cancer Recurrence?

Coping with cancer recurrence. Have a question? Speak to us at 1800881000.


Thursday, June 11, 2020

Cancer Survivors : Tips For Staying Healthy

Cancer doesn’t care when it strikes, diagnosis and treatment can be hard and draining, and even after having made it past those hurdles, still have to learn how to make a way through life as a cancer survivor.

June is National Cancer Survivors Month. Check out ways to take care of yourself as a cancer survivor.

We are holding a Live session with Dr Tan Ai Lian to discuss these matters with the public. Feel free to join this Facebook live to get more information about it.

Date : 27th June 2020 (Sat) 
Time : 12pm - 1pm


Topic : Cancer Survivors: Tips for Staying Healthy 
Venue : LIVE on Bagan Specialist Centre’s FB 
Language : English

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

NCSM Virtual Run : #StaySafeAndRun#NCSM

Ready. Set. Run! Put on your shoes and get ready to run virtually for a good cause! Stay tuned to our space for more information. #StaySafeAndRun #NCSM


Are you ready to RUN with us? The #StaySafeAndRun Virtual Run is NCSM’s inaugural fun run held entirely online! This fund-raising initiative seeks to raise funds to support NCSM’s Children’s Home of Hope, Cancer and Health Screening Clinic and the Cancer Information Service to help cancer survivors during this Covid-19 pandemic. Your RM39 will go a long way in helping children and adults affected by cancer so head on to bit.ly/ncsmvirtualrun and register today! First 150 participants will each get a 500ml Tupperware brand Eco Bottle and the following 50 participants will each receive a microfibre bath towel from Tesco!


Be creative and share a video of yourself running in your favourite costume or attire. Remember to make your post public and tag us National Cancer Society Malaysia & #StaySafeAndRun #NCSM.







A National Cancer Survivors Day Forum

7 June is National Cancer Survivors Day! We are celebrating survivorship with an online forum on our Facebook page with survivors speaking about Surviving the New Normal.

The forum will be held in BM, English, Mandarin and Tamil so mark your calendars and stay tuned.


Watch Video:

National Cancer Survivors Day Forum - Surviving the New Normal (BM)

National Cancer Survivors Day Forum - Surviving the New Normal (ENG)

National Cancer Survivors Day Forum - Surviving the New Normal (MANDARIN)

National Cancer Survivors Day Forum - Surviving the New Normal (TAMIL)