Hello, welcome to this site and I am so glad that you are visiting. The College of Radiology aims to provide reliable information about breast cancer and its early detection. We have a wealth of information and articles here. Our ultimate aim is to save lives through imparting knowledge.

Topic Sections include: (also available in Bahasa Malaysia)

• About Breast Cancer

• Who’s In Charge

• Self Breast Examination (SBE)

• Breast Imaging (includes mammography and ultrasound)

• Myths

• Treatment of Breast Cancer

• Post Cancer Care

• Issues for women younger than 35 years

• Testimonies

It is natural to think that we are invincible, we are very healthy and nothing can or should happen to us. Or you can be like my friend, one whom we fondly call Aunty June, anything she is told or reads she suddenly feels that the symptoms are stirring within her body! These are 2 ends of the scale and we aim to bridge the gap by awareness. The material contained herein will be updated as more information and research results emerge and become established. We recommend that you consult your health care professionals when in doubt. 

Please contact us if you have questions that are not addressed in our articles here and we will address it in our best capacity or go to our Radiology Malaysia Forum.

Insight to Breast Cancer
We have always associated breasts with women so it is not on our radar that men can also be “afflicted” with breast cancer. Even though the incidence of occurrence is much less in men, both sexes have the same level of fear or ignorance (for different reasons) and same delay and procrastination tactics when they discover an abnormal lump in their breast area.

Beyond Breast Cancer – Other Breast Conditions are more Common!
Although I set out originally to empower all on breast cancer, I received comments, suggestions and queries about the more common problems of the breasts – the benign (non cancerous) ones! Therefore, there are articles on the Human Breast, whether you should wear a bra; is it a lump or is it lumpiness; mammogram myths; and specific articles to address breast issues for the younger women. There is more, do take the time to check out the breast facts section!

Be Breast AWARE!
Early detection saves lives! We all can help ourselves armed with knowledge and self detection techniques. We advocate a TEAM approach in the battle against breast cancer. Team members consist of the patient and the general practitioner or breast clinic doctor, surgeon, plastic surgeon, radiologist, pathologist, clinical oncologist, nurse, counsellors, support groups and rehabilitation therapist. The mental strength is crucial, so surround yourself with loved ones and lifelong friends.  

Use the Breast Health Info Centre in Radiology Malaysia!
Please share this information with your family and friends too. Who knows, it may help to save their lives! We welcome feedback and comments so that we may improve our service to you.

Happy reading!  

FEEDBACK Testimony

23 June 2006: I am a 35-year old young lady and was recently diagnosed with cancer in the right breast. I am also a registered nurse, and check my breast regularly. After my menstruation I had noticed that a lump was in my breast. I said I would wait and see if it will still be there by my next menstrual period.

I went to my doctor here in The Netherlands and he told me it was a milk lymph but I did not trust it. I asked my doctor if I could go to a specialist. I was sent to get a mammogram, it was not clear enough said the doctor and I did an ultrasound and after that 5 punctures (biopsy using needles to take samples for pathology test). It was really painful.

I went back a week after the test results were ready and was diagnosed with breast cancer. In the mean time I have had surgery for the right breast and still have to undergo chemotherapy.

The information on your site is really good. I read it and send the site to other friends. Every time I am not quite sure of something or information, I go straight to the net. Thanks for the information. - S.A C.