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| Klik disini untuk melayari Pusat Sumber Kanser Payudara! | | | News and Events |  The Breast Cancer Support Society Segamat (BCSS) report on the College of Radiology Value Added Mammogram Programme (CMP2006-2009), Segamat, Johor– Dec 2009
Through the subsidised value added mammogram programme under College of Radiology, the Breast Cancer Support Society Segamat have managed to send many ladies who met the criteria for a much-needed mammogram / scanning. Currently, participants are sent to the Breast Centre IIUM Kuantan as it is nearest to Segamat. The journey takes about 2 ½ hours one way and the cost of transportation was borne by the CoR.
For the full report, click here
|  Breast Cancer Support Group, Johor Bahru Thanks College of Radiology for Its Value Added Mammogram Programme – Dec 2009
We the volunteers of the BCSG JB would like to say a big thank you to the College of Radiology (CoR) and its sponsors for the value added CoR Mammogram Programme CMP2009. Response from the womenfolk was good and the 200 quota were all taken up. The women were very grateful. Many were also doing the mammogram for the first time and they were happy to learn the importance of the mammogram.
Read the testimonies of the participants
|  The Estée Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Cheque Presentation, Kuala Lumpur – 4 Dec 2009
ELC held its cheque presentation luncheon in Sage Restaurant & Wine Bar, The Gardens Residences, Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur. Cheques of RM 100,500 each was presented to the Breast Cancer Welfare Association, National Cancer Society of Malaysia, CARIF and College of Radiology, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. The money was raised from a smashingly successful 2009 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign run by ELC.
|  Rene’e Aziz Abseils Down Bangsar Village II Wall for OutRageously PiNk Nite, Kuala Lumpur – 7 Nov 2009
It had been raining daily in the week running up to OutRageously PiNk Nite (OPN), so it was great to have a sunny day come Saturday 7 Nov 2009. Yet it was not to be, as close to 4.45pm, the heavy rain came with a bit of thunder and lightning, but the show went on, albeit delayed nearly one hour. Rene’e Aziz Ahmad, avid mountain-climber and breast cancer survivor waited for Ms Chan Yuen Li of Nomad Adventure and Team 2020 of Eco-Challenge to give the “all systems go” for the abseiling stunt as part of the big bang kick off to OutRageously PiNk Nite 2009.
Read More Here!
|  “iCheck iAct iLive” submission wins top prize for the Radiology Malaysia-OutRageously PiNk Nite 2009 Slogan Contest, Bangsar Village II, Kuala Lumpur – 7 Nov 2009
In conjunction with OPN2009, Radiology Malaysia and its partners in breast health, Kidz Magazine & Challenges Magazine invited entries to its Digital Video and Slogan Contests. The digital videos were to be 3 minutes or less and themed or centred on “Living life to the fullest even with breast cancer” whilst the 3-word slogans were to be the tagline to describe OutRageously PiNk Nite (OPN). The Prize presentation was on OPN2009 itself with winners coming from Penang and Johor Bahru.
Read more here
|  Anita Sarawak Wows All at the Estée Lauder Companies Malaysia Charity Gala Dinner & Auction 2009 – 24 Oct 2009
Guests at the Estée Lauder Companies Malaysia (ELC) Charity Gala Dinner & Auction were delighted by the energetic and highly entertaining diva, Anita Sarawak. Coming in early in the order of events because of another appointment was a blessing in disguise, as she got everyone tapping their feet, clapping their hands or joining her in the singing. The very capable emcee of the night was none other than well known celebrity Yasmin Yusuff. She introduced Mr Loo Kai Nan, Managing Director of ELC Malaysia who gave a speech of ELC’s endeavours in breast cancer awareness and fund raising.
Read More Here!
|  Me & My Breasts, Bangsar Village II, Kuala Lumpur – 24 Oct 2009
It was a hot Saturday afternoon and nearly 30 participants gathered in the cool air-conditioned Event Hall of Bangsar Village II to be part of an interactive talk on how to understand the breasts, perform effective self breast examination and find out more about imaging of the breasts, especially with respect to screening for breast cancer.
Full Story Here!
|  World Pink Roadshow in Kuala Lumpur – October 2009
Estée Lauder Companies Malaysia Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign World Pink Road Shows were held at Gardens Mall and Suria KLCC over the 9-11th and 16-18th October weekends. Free health talks and clinical services (clinical examination of the breasts), the World Pink Photo Wall by Sony Cybershot, and special items to raise funds for the ELC initiative, including the World Pink polo-neck T shirt and enamel pink ribbon, enjoyed brisk sales.
Read More Here!
|  Menara Kuala Lumpur Lights Up In Pink – 3 Oct 2009
“World Pink, World Without Breast Cancer” – these were the words lighting up the Menara Kuala Lumpur as part of the Estée Lauder Companies’ Global Landmarks Illumination Initiative at just after 8pm on a balmy Saturday night. Base jumpers thrilled the crowd made up mainly of those who had just completed their Walk for World Pink earlier in the evening.
Read more here and view the video of the illumination
|  College of Radiology WALKS for WORLD PINK, Kuala Lumpur – 3 Oct 2009
It was great weather for College of Radiology members, supporters and friends to join Estée Lauder Companies’ initiative to raise breast cancer awareness and funds, i.e. Walk for World Pink at Menara Kuala Lumpur. The walk flagged off at 6.30pm, but participants and supporters were there earlier with a host of activities to keep everyone’s spirits high despite the humidity! There were at least 1,200 registered for the 3.8km walk, but many more came with their children to support the event, and walked together in solidarity for the common cause.
Click here for more and photo report of the walk
|  Stand Up For Pink @ Bangsar Village, Kuala Lumpur – 1 Oct 2009
Bangsar Village goes pink for the first time in support of the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month of October. Together with the Malaysian Breast Cancer Council, Bangsar Village launched the Pledge Wall for Pink to encourage all to pledge to be breast aware and also help raise funds for the University Malaya Medical Centre Breast Cancer Fund.
Read the full report here
|  The Estée Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Cheque Presentation, Kuala Lumpur – 23 Jan 2009
One of the Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign 2008 highlights was the Charity Gala Dinner held in KL Hilton on the 16 Oct 2008. The event was another great success, true to the tradition of ELC activities.
On 23 Jan 2009, ELC held its cheque presentation luncheon in Chynna Restaurant, KL Hilton. Cheques of RM 70,000 was presented to Breast Cancer Welfare Association, National Cancer Society of Malaysia, Carif and College of Radiology, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia.
|  Asian Breast Cancer Research Round Table Discussion, Kuala Lumpur – 16 Nov 2008
A round table discussion was held in Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, to establish a research collaborative to bring together researchers in Malaysia for a discussion on early detection, to share their experiences and to formulate further research direction for early detection of breast cancer in Malaysia. This initiative was spearheaded by the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation, Medical University of Vienna and the International Union Against Cancer- Asian Regional Office. The Asian Breast Cancer Research Meeting earlier on 15 Nov 2008 focused on several areas. These included genetic predisposition of breast cancer in Asia, Clinicopathological features of breast cancer in Asia, early detection and survival and future directions for breast cancer research in Asia.
Read it all here
|  The Estée Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Charity Gala Dinner – 16 Oct 2008
Nearly 500 people “packed” into the Hilton Kuala Lumpur Grand Ballroom in support of breast cancer awareness and to raise funds for a worthy cause. Splashes of pink were everywhere. Pink inspired gowns contributed by top local designers and jewellery from DeGem were auctioned. Dennis Lau, Jimmy Sax and Sheila Majid performed at the dinner.
Funds raised were for Breast Cancer Welfare Association, National Cancer Society of Malaysia, College of Radiology and Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation.
Read it all here
|  Breast Health Workshop with a Difference, Petaling Jaya – 6 Sep 2008
On 6th September 2008 afternoon, Dr Evelyn Ho, a consultant clinical radiologist by profession and President of the College of Radiology, conducted a breast health workshop to unravel the “myths” of the breasts, imparting tips and tricks of effective self breast examination built upon a foundation of knowing enough about the breasts to understand normal physiological changes. There were 61 participants at the workshop. However, unlike all the previous workshops Dr Ho had conducted, this was different as it was the first time, people with disabilities (PWDs) were invited and encouraged to attend!
Read it all here
|  CARIF-UM Release New Malaysian Breast Cancer Genetic Study, Kuala Lumpur – 21 July 2008
Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation (CARIF) and University Malaya (UM) recently teamed up to conduct the CARIF-UM Breast Cancer Genetic Study, the largest study of its kind to determine the genes which cause breast cancer, specifically in Malaysian women. A clear link between inherited genes and development of breast cancer has been established. Commenting on the methodology of the Study, Dr Teo Soo-Hwang (Chief Executive of CARIF) said that the researchers have so far recruited more than 800 Malaysian women with breast cancer. Women interested in participating in the study or those wishing to donate to this research cause, contact Miss Yoon Sook-Yee or Dr Teo Soo-Hwang of CARIF at 03-56306774
Read it all here
|  His and Her Story: A Collection of Testimonies on Male Support for Breast Cancer Launched, Kuala Lumpur – 21 June 2008
The project Male Support of Breast Cancer Screening for Women (MENCARE) Programme developed by the National Council of Women’s Organisations (NCWO) and supported by Pfizer Malaysia through Asia Foundation, was launched in November 2006. Through its workshops, testimonies of courage, strength and love surfaced and has since been compiled to be a source of inspiration to others. The compilation: His and Her Story was launched by YB Dato’ Dr Ng Yen Yen in Kuala Lumpur on 21 June 2008
Read it all here
|  “What Cancer Means to Me”: Radiology Malaysia Prize Presentation Day – 14 June 2008
The Radiology Malaysia-Kidz Magazine Challenge 2007 Prize Presentation was held on 14 June 2007. Celebrity Juwita Suwito entertained the eager crowd. The ages of those who entered the contest ranged from 8 to 68 years old! Find out who won, and read all about the event.
Full report here! For Winners’ Thoughts and to view their winning entries: 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.
The 2nd Edition of the Art of Being Breast Aware was published in October 2009. There are some updates as well as a new chapter to clear the confusion over lump, lumps and lumpiness as a texture.
The 2nd Edition is now available from the College of Radiology Secretariat and Breast Cancer Welfare Association. If you wish to donate towards some copies or need them for your support organisation, please contact us at the College of Radiology Secretariat.
| 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.
|  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: | | | | Thank You Gracious Sponsors! | Meditel Electronics/Siemens and Johnson & Johnson have been staunch supporters of the College of Radiology’s community based activities since 2001. More caring organisations joined these generous sponsors as the Estee Lauder Group of Companies donated RM 60,000 while the Wear It Pink 2 Campaign (Pantai Medical Centre, Bangsar) contributed RM 100,000 in 2006. Estée Lauder Group of Companies continues to donate to our Mammogram programmes, and on 4 Dec 2009, another donation of RM 100,500 from the 2009 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign fund raising activities was received!!!
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
January, 2010 | | |
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CoR Value Added Mammogram Programme 2009
Estee Lauder is our sponsor for this year’s CoR Value Added Mammogram Programme.
The vetting centres are Segamat and Johor Bahru. Only those
eligible will be able to access this programme.
Please Call
07-9325228 (Segamat)
07-3357211 (Johor Bahru)
Please click here for full details.
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View “Living Life to the Fullest Digital Videos” RM-OPN2009
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Free External Breast Prostheses in Terengganu – 22 May 2008
Terengganu has now officially announced that they will provide all women in their state with a free external prosthesis and mastectomy bras. You need to be registered with the General Hospital in Terengganu to be eligible for this service. Talk to Staff Nurse Toh in surgical outpatient department at the hospital for more information. | |
Expatriate Cancer Support Group
This is an informal meeting, held every 3rd Tuesday of each month and started by Amanita. The first meeting was held on 19th Feb 2008. For more information, contact info@amanita.com.my
or Tel: +603-2162 8215 | |
Pink Paddlers –
The Movie
Jasmine Ng and Suzette Cody (a long-time volunteer at the Breast Cancer Foundation Singapore), both from Singapore completed in end 2007, a documentary film.
Pink Paddlers, is about a courageous motley crew of women, paddling in a dragonboat team, racing to battle breast cancer, and to raise awareness.
These mothers-daughters-girlfriends-wives of all shapes and sizes, from ages 26 to 66, came together with other sister survivors from world-over, to race at the inaugural breast cancer survivors Dragonboat World Championships held in Singapore. A team from Kuala Lumpur, the ladies from Dragons Abreast KL, also competed.
Click here for more! | |
In APPRECIATION
Volunteer Translators
Radiology Malaysia wishes to thank the following (in no specific order) volunteer translators for their assistance in the website articles and other collaterals.
Mandarin translation volunteers who responded to an article
in the Sin Chew Jit Poh
in 2007.
Nancy Wong Lin See
Angeline JC Lok
Tan Yuen Fen
Wong Soh Wei
Yeow Kok Keng
Niki Cheong
Ox-Fei
Lian Hua Min
Ng Gwek Kor
Chong Kin Fatt
Wong Pei Chee
Heng Phaik Heok
Yee Pik Lai
Ong Luo Bin
Cindy Lim
Liew Chong Sing
Mandarin Translation Volunteers since 2002
Chin Lee Fong
Kwan Yau Oi
Tan Yee Chin
Bahasa Malaysia Translation Volunteers
Lewis Lim
Hashimah Hashim
Nitra Sari Omar
Brian Lariche
Mohd Shujairi
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Jessica Lew, 18 years
old Radiology Malaysia
Fun Quiz 2006 Winner:
“Even though I didn’t
win any of the prizes I deeply wished to win, I did win something -
more knowledge and information about
breast cancer programmes that the College of Radiology organized. I shared the informational pamphlets given in my goodie bag, by putting them up in
my classroom information board. It's very enlightening for my friends and teachers to read. Many of them are very ignorant about breast cancer.”
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MyStory:CeritaKu
Inspirational Stories to give insight, help you
and your loved ones
deal with cancer
The 2005 Radiology Malaysia-Meditel MyStory:CeritaKu contest brought out the best in Malaysians. So many heart wrenching stories were submitted and the judges had a difficult time selecting the winners. Being able to write about your experiences is victory in itself.
Click here for the
winning stories | |
Discuss, feedback and ask us questions at the Radiology Malaysia FORUM!
Our Talkback Q & A Section is now an
archive of the
commonly asked questions or concerns. |
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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.
SMP2007 Report
SMP2006 Report
SMP2005 Report
SMP2004 Report
SMP2003 Report
SMP2002 Report
SMP2001 Report | |
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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