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Breast Cancer Awareness Day: Meet Dr. Normayah Kitan, Breast and Endocrine Surgeon
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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Day, we are featuring one of our skilled specialists who plays a crucial role in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment - our very own Breast and Endocrine Surgeon, Dr Normayah Kitan! Read on to find out what she does in her role, her experience, [...]
Breast Cancer is Curable
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Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease and its prevention remains one of the major challenges faced by women across the globe. It is the most common cancer in women and the leading cause of cancer deaths among women. According to the Malaysian National Cancer Registry report [...]
Breast Cancer On The Rise In Young People
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The Ministry of Health revealed that one in nine women in the country is likely to have cancer. Of the women, 33.9% had breast cancer, 10.7% had colorectal cancer and 6.2% had cervical cancer. Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City Consultant Clinical Oncologist Dr Aqilah Othman said the [...]
Breast Cancer Prevention and Treatment - Feeling a Lump In The Armpit and Treating It Before It's Too Late
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October may seem like an ordinary month, but for breast cancer patients and survivors, it's a month of great significance. Pink October, or International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is a special month to raise awareness of breast cancer, with people wearing the [...]
Breast Cancer Risk Factors You May Not Be Aware Of
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Breast cancer is the commonest cancer in women in Malaysia. It is estimated that 1 in 19 Malaysian women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. However, the rate differs between the three main races, the Malays, Chinese and Indians with 1 in 16 Chinese, 1 in 17 Indian and 1 in 28 Malay women [...]
Breast Cancer Screening in Malaysia: Everything You Need to Know
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Malaysian women, affecting 1 in 19 women. Making healthier lifestyle choices – exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight and limiting your alcohol intake – can help minimize your risk of developing breast cancer. [...]
Breast Cancer: The No.1 Killer in Women
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The number of women undergoing mammogram examination for breast cancer in Malaysia is still low compared to the West like in the United States (US). Nearly 50% of women in Malaysia are diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer compared to 5% in the US. A study found that only 8% to 14% of women in Selangor [...]
Breast Care Centre
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At Sunway Medical Centre’s Breast Care Centre, we aim to provide an integrated and holistic approach to improve and restore total well-being and self-esteem for women on breast related issues. Our goal is to improve access, coordination of care, education and support for those [...]
Breastfeeding Boosts Baby’s Antibody Level and Prevents Disease
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It is indeed every parent’s dream to see their child grow to be healthy and strong, and for a newborn, breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to promote the baby’s health and development. Before deciding on the type of milk to give their baby, parents, especially [...]
Breastfeeding Support Centre
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Breastfeeding provides the best nutrition for your baby, as it is easier to digest and contains antibodies that help your baby fight germs. It also reduces the mother’s risk of breast and ovarian cancer, and enhances bonding between mother and baby. At Sunway Medical Centre, we are committed [...]
Bridging East and West: Coffee Break with Dr Lim, Medical Director and Consultant for Traditional and Complementary Medicine
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) often faces scepticism and misconceptions within the medical community with many perceiving it as unscientific or less effective compared to Western medicine. Bridging this divide is Dr Lim Ren Jye, Medical Director and Consultant for Traditional and [...]
Bridging The Gap On Adult Immunisation Among Malaysians
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The immunisation coverage gap exposes Malaysians to potentially life-threatening illnesses, especially those that can be prevented with a vaccine. KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — In Malaysia, while significant strides have been made in child vaccination campaigns, adult immunisation, especially [...]
Brighten Your Festive Smile With The Right Dental Care
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With the festive season around the corner, most of us are already salivating with anticipation for the delightful and delicious treats while we celebrate with our loved ones. However, it can sometimes lead us to forget the importance of maintaining good dental health. Dental surgeon Dr Emilia [...]
British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards
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British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 2023 - UK-Malaysia Partnership of the Year
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British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 2023 Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City took home the Second Runner-Up trophy in the UK-Malaysia Partnership of the Year category at the 4th British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 2023
Buddy System Part of Holistic Cancer Care
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Sunway Cancer Centre has come a long way since starting off in 2010 with only a chemotherapy daycare centre offering services on one floor. Today, it has a dedicated space with chemotherapy daycare unit, outpatient department and radiotherapy equipment housed across two floors, reducing [...]
Can A Good Night’s Sleep Improve Your Mental Health? Here’s What An Expert Says
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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated one in eight people globally was living with mental disorders in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic struck. While the pandemic has and continues to take a toll on our mental health, we have the opportunity to strengthen our efforts to [...]
Can Sudden Cardiac Death Be Prevented?
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Most cases of sudden death stem from heart diseases. The most common heart disease that causes sudden cardiac death vary depending on age groups: In the younger population, sudden cardiac death is often due to undetected cardiovascular disease, while in the older population, the cause is more often [...]
Cancer detection through EUS technology
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Cancer in digestive organs such as the gastrointestinal tract or oesophagus and pancreas are difficult to detect at an early stage. This is because there are no initial symptoms shown or felt by the patient other than the cancer cells occurring in the lining of the oesophagus and pancreas which [...]
Cancer in Children
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Cancer in children is rare, but parents cannot afford to take this disease lightly. In the United States, as many as 15,600 new cases involve cancer among children and adolescents between the ages of 0 and 19. In Malaysia, an average of 750 to 800 new cases are recorded each year. Sunway [...]
