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Debunking 6 Common Cancer Myths: Facts You Need to Know
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Cancer is the disease caused by uncontrolled cell division and growth in a part of the body. The problem about the term ‘cancer’ is that it includes so many different types such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, leukemia and so on. Cancers can be found in nearly [...]
Debunking Lung Cancer Myths with Respiratory Specialist, Dr Syed Ajmal
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Malaysia. A major contributing factor to this is because it is often detected too late, which results in missed treatment opportunities, as treatment is less likely to be effective in its advanced stages. In Malaysia, 90% of lung [...]
Debunking Myths About Cancer: Top 10 Common Misconceptions That Can Save Lives
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Common misconceptions surrounding cancer demystified which could save a life “Rice cookers can cause cancer”, “The COVID-19 vaccine will increase your chances of getting cancer” ... As a cancer patient or knowing someone who does have cancer, you might have been [...]
Debunking Myths of Breast Reconstruction
Category: news
For many years, society has held the notion that people who choose to have breast reconstruction do it solely for vanity. Though improving one's appearance is certainly an added benefit, many individuals do undergo breast reconstruction procedures to improve various aspects of their [...]
Debunking Stomach Cancer Myths
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If you are experiencing gastrointestinal discomfort, Dr Tan Eng Soon, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Sunway Medical Centre, emphasised that you should consult a specialist as soon as possible. There are almost no obvious symptoms in the early stages of stomach cancer and even [...]
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is surgical procedure used to treat various neurological conditions like essential tremors, dystonia, and arm tremors caused by multiple sclerosis. In patients with very severe Parkinson’s disease symptoms that cannot be controlled by medications, DBS may [...]
Deformed Hands and Crooked Fingers Should Not Be Ignored
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Whilst deformed hands and crooked fingers are commonly found especially among older individuals, they should not be ignored as it may be a sign of a medical condition known as hand osteoarthritis. Hand and Microsurgery Consultant at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City, Dr Liew Siew Khei said the [...]
Deliver Your 2021 Baby with Us!
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Deliver Your 2021 Baby with Us! Great discounts available for both normal & c-section births! 25% off on Hospital Charges Amazing prizes worth more than RM9,000 to be won every month! Grand Prize x 1 Dyson V11™ Fluffy Cordless Vacuum worth RM2,899 Second Prize x 1 Dyson Pure [...]
Dengue Among Children: Early Detection Crucial To Prevent Severe Complications
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Dengue remains a significant public health concern in Malaysia, where the country is classified as an endemic zone with the virus widespread across all regions. Among those most at risk are children, who are particularly vulnerable to severe dengue, a condition [...]
Dengue Vaccination
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Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones Against Dengue Fever Dengue vaccination is now available at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City for just RM240 per dose. The vaccine is suitable for individuals aged 4 and above. For complete protection, two doses are required, administered three months [...]
Dengue: Severe Symptoms Can Be Deadly
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Early detection of dengue, a viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV), transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes, is vital to avoid complications that could be deadly. Emergency Physician at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City, Dr Aaron Lai Kuo Huo, said dengue [...]
Dental Care Centre
Category: excellence
Your teeth are an important part of your personal appearance and a beautiful smile lends confidence to your overall appearance. As such, good dental hygiene such as regular brushing and flossing, using a mouth rinse and changing your toothbrush every three months is important. Regular [...]
Dental Scaling & Polishing Promotion Package
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Dental Scaling and Polishing
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Clean Up Your Smile Scaling and polishing clean your teeth by removing deposits and buildup that include plaque, calculus, debris, and stains. These deposits may increase your risk of gum disease and tooth decay. They can be hard to remove with routine brushing and [...]
Designated Centre of Integrated Oncology & Palliative Care
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Accreditation as a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Designated Centre of Integrated Oncology & Palliative Care 2018 - 2021, 2022 - 2024 and 2025 - 2027. Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City has been accredited by the prestigious European Society for Medical [...]
Detecting Early Puberty
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Puberty is the period of time during which a child’s body changes into that of an adult. During this time, the body undergoes important hormonal shifts that help appropriate developmental changes. Early puberty is a growth abnormality that manifests itself early in childhood, often causing [...]
Device Usage Surge Prompts ENT Specialist’s Alert on Rising NIHL Concerns Among Children
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The increased use of personal digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, and headphones among children and young adults globally is raising concerns about the risks of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Consultant Paediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) and ENT Specialist at Sunway Medical [...]
Diabetes and Heart Disease
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Many people are not aware of the close connection between diabetes and heart disease. Among the few complications of diabetes, heart disease is one of the most common one. It’s so common that having diabetes actually doubles your risk for heart attack. Diabetes increases your risk for many [...]
Diabetes Care Centre
Category: excellence
The Diabetes Care Centre has been developed as part of our commitment to provide high quality care and services to our diabetic patients. Leveraging on a multidisciplinary network that exists within Sunway Medical Centre, our Diabetes Care Centre uses a holistic approach to care for our [...]
Diabetes Care During COVID-19
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Since first being recorded late last year in China, COVID-19 has spread around the world and been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, sending billions of people into lockdown. As the world goes into some form of lockdown due to this pandemic, individuals with pre-existing medical [...]
