2005 Activities ...
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 The 2005 College of Radiology Mammogram Programme benefits 612 women!
There were three proven breast cancers amongst the 242 Terengganu women accessing the mammogram programme in the last quarter of 2005 and fortunately none at the time of this report for the Johor participants. Both Terengganu and Johor joined the states that have been served by the College of Radiology’s Mammogram Programme. For detailed report, click here
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 Breast Cancer Support Society, Segamat serves rural areas & Breast Cancer Support Society, Kluang is formed! – Dec 2005
Madam Loh Mee Lee, the President of the Breast Cancer Support Society of Segamat, Johor reports a busy 2005 as they reach out to the more rural areas - Cha’ah, Labis, Kluang and Jementah. BCSS Segamat Branch had been integral in helping to form The Breast Cancer Support Society, Kluang in early December 2005! Ms Helen Chin, a retired nurse is the chairperson of the Kluang BCSS. Kluang is in central Johor and is heavily populated because of booming industrial activities, rubber and palm oil-agro business.Segamat BCSS is now planning breast cancer awareness activities for 2006 and has enlisted the help of the local Chinese newspapers, Nanyang Siang Pau and China Press. Mdm Loh is happy to report that they have achieved their objectives of self breast examination and awareness to the folk around Segamat, northern Johor.
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 Novartis-MBCC Breast Cancer Leadership Award 2005 –
5 Dec 2005
The breast cancer advocacy community received a boost when four individuals received nominations for the breast cancer leadership award. Dr Evelyn Ho won the inaugural award. Click here for report |
 SHELL Malaysia boosts MMA Foundation Radiology Fund– 5 Dec 2005
About 40 people were entertained to an interactive talk on breast cancer and the art of being breast aware at Shell House, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. At the event, donations were received to help in the fight against breast cancer. Click here for report |
 Breast Cancer Overview at Prudential, Taman SEA branch, Petaling Jaya – 23 Nov 2005
Dr Evelyn Ho delivered the basic overview of breast cancer with information and salient points highlighted in just about 40 minutes. The audience was interactive and responsive making it a lively event. 41 highly motivated individuals hopefully walked away enlightened and ready to learn to take charge of their breast health.
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 Walking Pink in KLCC Park - 2 Oct 2005
It was a sea of pink T-shirt-clad people led by the DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Tuanku Permaisuri Agung. Everyone was dressed in the pink T-shirt “uniform” and thronged the KLCC park in support of breast cancer awareness. The event was organised in conjunction with Estee Lauder’s Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.Click here for report
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 Wear It Pink Walk For Life, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur – 2 Oct 2005
Early in the morning on Sunday, 2 Oct 2005, YB Dato’ Dr Chua Soi Lek, Minister of Health Malaysia joined the warm up exercises and officiated at the 8km Walk For Life, organised by Pantai Medical Centre and Asia Assistance.Click here for report
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 Malaysian Oncological Society (MOS) Launches HOPE Programme and HOPE Handbook – 23 September 2005
The Deputy Health Minister of Malaysia, YB Datuk Dr Hj Abd Latiff Ahmad officiated at the launch of the HOPE Programme that is aimed at providing accurate information relating to cancer to help patients, caregivers, the general public and healthcare professionals make informed decisions. The Hope Handbook is the first product in this long-term programme. The Handbook is a resource guidebook for newly diagnosed cancer patients, caregivers and general public. It will be distributed free of charge at oncology clinics and cancer support groups. It is also available online, please click here!The HOPE Programme is supported by Pfizer Malaysia.
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 “CelebrateLife”: National Cancer Society of Malaysia Organises ‘Yellow Week’ events – September 2005
CelebrateLife! was the theme of this year’s National Cancer Society of Malaysia’s cancer awareness week. Events held included road shows at Suria KLCC and Bangsar Shopping Complex. Fund raising events included the CelebrateLife Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament and a dinner show with the Philharmonic Society of Selangor.
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 Getting to Grips with Breast Awareness – 20 Aug 2005
21 ladies gained insight on breast health and how to understand their breasts better.Read more here
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 How to be Self Breast Aware? – 6 Aug 2005
It was another Saturday afternoon workshop at J & J Medical, Wisma Zuellig in Petaling Jaya. There were about 35 participants and the session kicked off with 4 volunteers acting out a skit.Click here for report |
 Walk With Pride Fashion & Fund Raising Extravaganza – 31 July 2005
Breast cancer survivors from the Breast Cancer Welfare Association (BCWA) joined others in a fund raising extravaganza, “Walk with Pride” organised by PRIDE (Pink Ribbon Deeds) with the support of Penyayang and University of Bristol Alumni Association.Read more here
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 The PINK Challengers at the 26th Penang International Dragon Boat Festival – 12 June 2005
Breast cancer survivors from the Breast Cancer Welfare Association showed physical and mental strength when they participated in the Penang Dragon Boat Race recently. The rowing participants were all breast cancer survivors.Read more here
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 Students of the Vocational Training Centre, YWCA Kuala Lumpur get solid head start to taking charge of their breast health – 8 May 2005
Nothing like starting them young and what a day to do so – Mothers’ Day! A 4-hour long interactive workshop on breast health was held for underprivileged girls from 7 states in Malaysia.Read more here
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 Mothers’ Day Gift at Pusat Injil, TTDI, Kuala Lumpur -
7 May 2005
Caring for “mum’s” breasts (focused on how to be breast aware) was one of the activities arranged by the women’s group in Pusat Injil TTDI.
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 Art of Being Breast Aware with the Methodist Women – 16 April 2005
Dr Evelyn Ho shared the art of being breast aware with some 37 women and 3 men in an interactive session on a Saturday afternoon. Read more here |
 Breast Cancer Awareness Roadshow in Saleng, Johore – 10 April 2005
The College of Radiology collaborated with the Johor Breast Cancer Support Groups to raise breast cancer awareness and also to enable the eligible public to register for the value added subsidised mammogram programme (only cost RM 50 for the participant). The roadshow was truly a combination of entertainment, education, and basic health checks for those visiting the Dewan Serbaguna Saleng.
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College of Radiology continues with education campaign on air thanks to Astro’s Malam Ini ZR – 23 & 30 March 2005
Breast cancer was featured on Astro’s Malam Ini ZR – a live talk show in Bahasa Malaysia. Both Zainal Abas and Raiana Abdul Rahman were comfortable discussing this topic which also featured phone-ins from the viewers. Issues brought up included the fact that men could get breast cancer as well as the role of men and support in breast cancer. The response from the viewers was excellent on the 23 March 2005 programme and another segment on breast cancer was deemed necessary. For the 30 March 2005 programme, long time survivor, Mdm C. Sarojini joined Dr Evelyn Ho as guests. This brought another dimension to the discussions – the experience of winning the fight against breast cancer from a survivor. A viewer phoned in from Shah Alam to give his comments on the importance of good support for someone diagnosed with and undergoing treatment for cancer.
The College of Radiology thanks Astro for providing the opportunity to spread the message on breast health awareness!
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 Program Nur: Reach to Recovery Training Workshop for Breast Cancer Survivors & Support Volunteers – Self Breast Examination Workshop – 13 March 2005
14 women stayed for the self breast examination workshop that lasted from 2pm to 6pm on the last day programme, 13 March 2005. Despite it being a Sunday, the question and answer session carried on until 6 pm. Read more here
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 Getting MESRA on breast health awareness – 19 Feb 2005
Participants from all over Malaysia were given the “tools” needed to be more effective in their volunteer services to others with breast cancer – especially those newly diagnosed with the disease. Read more here
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