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| | News and Events |  Report of the 2005 COR Mammogram Programme in Johore and Terengganu – 10 Jan 2006
The College of Radiology (CoR) Mammogram Programme was held in Johor from April to May 2005. It was operating for the Terengganu womenfolk in the last quarter of 2005 and the women had to commute to our accredited volunteer mammogram provider in Kuantan – the IIUM Breast Centre. Three women were found to have breast cancer and 2 of them have already had definitive life-saving treatment.
For the full report, click here
|  Dee Sidhu, breast cancer survivor extraordinaire is determined to improve after cancer care through her chain of Amanita stores – Jan 2006
Dee Sidhu, the enterprising owner of Amanita, is a breast cancer survivor and she is committed to bringing better “after cancer care” and care during treatment. Dee is also actively involved in breast cancer advocacy. She is a qualified dietitian and is available for consultations. She recently completed the Nutrition and Cancer Course Program in Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine. This energetic lady has opened a branch of Amanita, the specialty store with products for men, women and children diagnosed with cancer at the Cancer & Radiosurgery Centre, Subang Jaya Medical Centre. Wigs, hats, scarves, mastectomy bras, breast prostheses and toiletries are available.Amanita’s contact details can be found here
|  2006 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign kicks off – 3 Jan 2006
This year, the College of Radiology and its partners in the Malaysian Breast Cancer Council (MBCC) are sparing no efforts to increase the level of awareness of Breast Cancer in Malaysia. Kicking off the media campaign on RTM TV1's Selamat Pagi Malaysia programme were Dr Evelyn Ho (CoR) and Ms Adeline Joseph (National Cancer Society of Malaysia). Dr Ho and Mrs Margaret Gooi (Breast Cancer Welfare Association) were guests on RTM TV2's Hello on Two and TraXX FM bright and early on the first working day of 2006. Their passion and determination that the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign got off to a good start was there for all to see and hear! It is the intention of the MBCC that breast cancer related topics will feature on the Malaysian electronic and print media throughout 2006.
|  The inaugural Novartis-MBCC Breast Cancer Leadership Award 2005 goes to College of Radiology’s Dr Evelyn Ho! – 5 Dec 2005
The Novartis-MBCC Breast Cancer Leadership award 2005 was initiated to encourage and applaud advocacy efforts in breast cancer.
Get the latest news here |  The Prime Minister's wife succumbs to breast cancer
Datin Paduka Seri Endon Mahmood put up a courageous fight against breast cancer but lost the battle on 20th October 2005. Malaysians woke up to sombre music on a gloomy wet Thursday morning to find out that their first lady had passed away.
Ranjit Kaur, President of the Malaysian Breast Cancer Council (MBCC), on behalf of the MBCC said, "It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of our first lady Yang Amat Bahagia Datin Paduka Seri Endon Mahmood who passed on after a long and brave battle with cancer. We extend our heartfelt condolences to our dear Prime Minister, Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and the family on this sad occasion."
|  Cancer Awareness Activities Galore Sep–0ct 2005
Expos, road shows, Walking Pink, Wear it Pink Walk For Life, Concerts, Dinner galas, subsidised mammogram programmes or the Radiology Malaysia-Meditel MyStory:CeritaKu contest.
Click here for more details
|  2005 Breast Health Workshops, Walk With Pride Extravaganza, Dragon Boat Race & Other Events
A total of 7 Art of Being Breast Aware interactive workshops have been conducted to date. It is essential to arm people with the necessary skills and confidence in imparting and practicing breast health awareness without undue anxiety. For the low down on what’s taken place in 2005 for breast cancer awareness, click here
| | Facts and Feature Articles |  Calcifications in a Mammogram – what is this?
Exactly what is this you read in your mammogram report or that your Radiologist tells you? Sometimes, they tell you a tissue sampling of the calcifications are needed? Why?Click here for more!
| Examples of Breast Reconstruction – Photos included
Warning: These photos of examples of reconstructed breasts may distress some, please do not view if so. Click here for articleSections on Breast Cancer Facts and Stats, Who’s in Charge of Breast Health, Self breast examination (who, what, where, why, when and how), Breast Imaging options (when and what to do), Mammogram Myths, Treatment, The Younger Women & Breast Health, Testimonies, i.e. The A to Z of breast health - click here
|  Are you receiving a high quality mammogram? The CoR’s National Mammography Practice Survey 2005
A high quality mammogram is a prerequisite for good interpretation/reading by the radiologist. The CoR’s report on the survey showed Malaysia was on the right track but there was room for improvement. We thank our ever generous partners in prevention (Meditel and Agfa ASEAN) for helping to finance the survey. The results were presented in a paper (poster presentation) at the 3rd Teaching Course of the Asian Breast Diseases Association 28-30 May 2005. This paper submitted for Poster Presentation won the Best Poster Award.
Click here to download the Poster
| | Radiology Malaysia FORUM and the Q& A Archive | Our Question & Answer Section has now become an archive but the questions that are frequently asked with their answers continue to be available as an archive. Search this archive first as someone else has probably already asked the question you have in mind. We still welcome queries, comments, observations. Continue to post questions at the Radiology Malaysia Forum.
| | Educational Material and Collaterals |  The Art of Being Breast Aware – a Beginner’s Guide to Breast Health and Self Breast Checks
This book is an essential guide for those starting out, finding difficulty doing self breast examination or are terrified of even touching their breasts for fear of finding a cancer! As fear of cancer does not make the disease go away, the author, Dr Evelyn Ho approaches this in a positive manner. This handy book in English, Malay or Mandarin is your first step towards understanding your breasts.
Get a copy of this book that covers aspects not covered by many books related to breast health. Click here!
| Download materials for use as flyers, posters, aids for you to start spreading the message of Breast Health: Click here
The CoR welcomes you to use these collaterals, please credit the source as Radiology Malaysia: www.radiologymalaysia.org
| | Breast Cancer Support Groups in Malaysia and the region | | Breast Cancer Welfare Association Other than Selangor, there are various breast cancer support groups in the various states in Malaysia (eg Johor Bahru, Segamat, Pontian, Malacca, Terengganu, Kota Bharu, Sabah, Penang).
Other cancer & breast cancer support groups in Malaysia and the region.
| | Links and Archive of Activities | Links to articles related to breast health and also breast cancer information websites such as for handling nausea with chemotherapy as well as ideas for headwear when you hair falls out in reaction to the chemotherapy are available here.
|  Highlights of 2005
Walking Pink in KLCC Park – 2 Oct 2005
Pantai Pink October Breast Cancer Awareness Walk – 2 Oct 2005
|  Event of the Year 2004 -
OutRageously PINK Nite in Bangsar Baru, 11 June 2004
"This is one of the best ways of promoting a cause that I have seen in Malaysia.” This comment came from one of the many people interviewed during an opinion poll on OPN. There were various events including Mr Muscles contest, Street Salsa, roving clowns, Poll results and comments – click hereOPN was organised by the Malaysian Breast Cancer Council.
|  Archive of reports of Activities in the years since the establishment of the Radiology Malaysia and the inaugural College of Radiology National Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign can be found here:2005
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| | Thank You Gracious Sponsors! | Meditel Electronics and Johnson & Johnson have been staunch supporters of the College of Radiology’s community based activities since 2001.
Avon, Abex Medical Systems, Agfa Asean, FujiFilm, Richmatt, SecuMedi, Microsoft Malaysia, Mandarin Oriental, Sri Nyonya and a long list of individuals as well as other companies have contributed in their own way to our various programmes. The MMA Foundation Radiology Fund set up with funds from the College of Radiology has also been integral in the provision of funds for the subsidies for the mammogram programmes.
We also thank the various NGOs such as the National Council of Womens’ Organisations, Breast Cancer Welfare Association, National Cancer Society of Malaysia, doctors from different disciplines for collaborating to make our programmes more effective. The difference our various programmes and the Breast Health Info Centre/Pusat Sumber Kanser Payudara has made in peoples’ lives will be the living testimony and thanks that we hope will make up for the fact that words are inadequate to express our gratitude to all the various sponsors and individuals that have made things happen! “Together Everyone Achieves More” | | | | Please help us to spread the word... | Please, help us to spread the facts about breast cancer and its early detection by telling your family, friends, business associates, and other people you come into contact with. Visit the Breast Health Info Centre and empower yourselves with the information that may save lives! Dr Evelyn Ho
Radiology Malaysia Webeditor
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Discuss, feedback and ask us questions at the Radiology Malaysia FORUM!
Our Talkback Q & A Section is now an
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Top 5 accessed Articles/Sections
Advanced Breast Cancer Signs How can I tell if I have Breast Cancer? Understanding Fatty Liver Breast Cancer Signs Examples of Breast Reconstruction - Includes Photos | |
Other Articles & Information
Are silicon implants safe? Breast Health Habits for the Younger Woman? Myths and Barriers to Mammography Where to get external breast prostheses in Malaysia? | |
Breast Cancer – My Personal Account
Ranjit Kaur, President
of Reach to Recovery International Breast Cancer Support Network: “The pain of breast cancer is not physical but emotional…”
Read her personal account (courtesy of The Lancet) | |
Healthline LPPKN launched on 25 July 2005
This telephone information service on health matters such as breast cancer, cervical cancer and general health screening such as for high blood pressure and diabetes is available from 9am to 5pm, Mon to Fri. Tel: 603-6157 8877
For more info: www.lppkn.gov.my | |
Rene’e Conquers Mt Kilimanjaro
I was struggling to
regain some semblance of my former self after undergoing treatments for breast cancer. So I decided to take up the challenge to climb the highest free-standing mountain in the world!
Read her story here | |
Get your copy of The Art of Being Breast Aware
The book attempts to address the concerns, anxieties and difficulties faced by many attempting to do self breast checks! Find out more about the contents. Click here
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Breast Pain Worrying You?
The commonest worry amongst our readers appears to be breast pain. If the pain is episodic, fleeting and sometimes, there is no pain at all, these are probably due to hormonal related changes. Should the breast pain be debilitating or interfering with your normal lifestyle, please see your doctor! Read more about breast cancer signs
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The College of Radiology Mammogram Programme
The Subsidised Mammogram
Programme (SMP) was spearheaded by the College of Radiology and the MMA Foundation Radiology Fund, with the Foundation providing the subsidy for the mammograms. Centres which volunteered as mammogram providers
since 2004 had to pass an accreditation process to ensure the minimum quality for mammograms was attained. In 2002, the COR wrote to private mammography centres
to hold special programmes or
discounts for breast screening in their respective centres. Since then, many have responded and continue to hold programmes annually.
SMP2005 Report
SMP2004 Report
SMP2003 Report
SMP2002 Report
SMP2001 Report More funds will be needed for the SMP to continue and to enable more women to avail the services. If you are interested to donate to this fund, please contact us! | |
The Malaysian Breast Cancer Council
Find out more about this organisation. Click here
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American Cancer
Society Books
translated into Bahasa Malaysia are now available at the
National Cancer Society of Malaysia
Titles include:
Soal Jawab Tentang Kanser Payudara
Lumpektomi: Panduan Untuk Pesakit
Mastektomi: Panduan Untuk Pesakit
Memahami Kemoterapi: Panduan Untuk Pesakit dan Keluarga
Untuk Wanita Yang Menghidap Kanser Payudara Email: contact@cancer.org.my
Tel:
603-2698 7300 | |
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