OutRageously PiNK Nite hits Bangsar again! – 7 Nov 2009
The KL Drumline Corps kicked off the OPN with their resounding and uplifting performance at 6pm at the Bangsar Village II Concourse, followed by Rene’e Aziz Ahmad abseiling down the outer wall of the complex. The Harley Davidson Owners Group resplendent in their Mardi Gras- styles pink bras vroomed into the entrance of the concourse, with the Pink Challengers riding pillion. The Mini Club motorcade followed dropping off fashion models. It was an amazing start to OPN 2009!

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“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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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1^st KL Girls Brigade Company Gets Breast Aware, Kuala Lumpur – 10 Oct 2009
The 1^st Kuala Lumpur Girls Brigade Company had a different programme prepared for them on the Saturday afternoon of 10th October, 2009. The Girls Brigade members ranged from 12 to 18 years of age, possibly the best age at which to create the need to be breast aware and how to familiarise themselves with their breasts, and its development.

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The Estée Lauder Companies Malaysia World Pink Mall Roadshow Media Kick-Off @ The Gardens Mall, Kuala Lumpur – 9 Oct 2009
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) Malaysia World Pink Mall Roadshow media kick-off was yet another glamorous affair with many celebrities attending this worthy cause to bring breast health and cancer awareness to the malls. In addition to the speeches, there was also the Launch of the Pink Wall by Sony Cybershot and the Illumination of the Gardens.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Breast Health Awareness at the Reach To Recovery Training Workshop, Petaling Jaya – 2 Aug 2009
Although the breast health workshop was held after lunch on the 3rd and final day of the training programme, all the delegates to the RTR Training Workshop plus, facilitators/enablers for the workshop kept up with Dr Evelyn Ho, as she breezed through the various aspects of breast health. The breast health workshop was part of the Reach to Recovery Training Workshop 2009, organised by the Breast Cancer Welfare Association.

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“What Can I do? I have a Woman’s Disease!”Breast Health Awareness in Sandakan, Sabah – 25 April 2009
“What can I do? I have a woman’s disease.” This optimistic response of a fifty-eight year old man sent jolts of laughter through the audience. A total contrast of what would have been expected to be a sombre topic, turned out to be an exciting and educational day at Sabah Hotel, Sandakan on Saturday, 25 April, 2009. A total of 420 participants, men and women, turned up for the forum. Admission was free.

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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.
 

The 2008 CoR Mammogram Programme Report
Read all about the CoR Mammogram Program that was carried out in 2008.

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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 (UICC).

More information here!

The Estée Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Charity 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.

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Menara Kuala Lumpur Lights Up in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness – 14 Oct 2008
Kuala Lumpur’s prime landmark, Menara Kuala Lumpur was illuminated in pink beginning 14th to 31st October 2008. This was part of the Estee Lauder Companies’ Global Landmarks Illumination Initiative and officiating at this event was YB Noriah Kasnon, Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development. In addition, Menara KL was offering discounts to those visiting the observatory deck if they wore pink clothes during Pink October. Various other activities were also being held in helping to promote breast cancer awareness.

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Breast Health Messages Reach People with Disabilities (PWDs), Petaling Jaya – 6 Sep 2008
Since the College of Radiology began its community role in breast health (in 2001), men have always been included in the messages. Now, yet another strata of the population were being included in the breast health campaigns and these are PWDs. The College of Radiology (CoR) programmes tend to target all including specific groups every year. Last year, children were included in the cancer awareness programme whilst in 2008-2009, the specific focus group would be PWDs. A breast health workshop was held where PWDs were invited and encouraged to attend on 6 Sep 2008.

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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”, says Dr Teo Soo-Hwang, PhD, Chief Executive of CARIF.

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.

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His and Her Story: Getting Men Involved, Kuala Lumpur – 21 June 2008
Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Yang Berhormat Dato’ Dr Ng Yen Yen launched His and Her Story, a compilation of personal stories by breast cancer survivors and their partners. These inspirational stories surfaced during the Male Support of Breast Cancer Screening for Women (MENCARE) programme which began in November 2006.

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Radiology Malaysia-Kidz Magazine Challenge 2007 Prize Presentation, Kuala Lumpur – 14 June 2008
It was a good mix of fun and sobering facts at the Radiology Malaysia public event of the year. Winners of the RM-Kidz Magazine Challenge 2007 were awarded their prizes and report of the community activities was made. Juwita Suwito added colour to the event by singing for the eager crowd.

To view the winning entries and thoughts from the winners, click here
 

CoR Value Added Mammogram Programme 2009

Estee Lauder is our sponsor for this year’s 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
more details

“iCheck iAct iLive”

Madam Loh Cheng Kee
Radiology Malaysia Slogan Contest Winner

This was the winning slogan adopted as the theme for OutRageously PiNk Nite 2009.

Homemaker Madam Loh Cheng Kee from Penang took home a 32” LG LCD Television in the RM-OPN2009 slogan contest. “I took part in this contest because my auntie and cousin were too late to act, and became victims of the
big C. This gave me the inspiration to remind the young women and ladies to be aware and do their check-ups , and the need to act instantly on it. This way, we can survive and treasure living.”

How Sebelah
Came to Life…

Mohd Afiq Deen Azizan,
Radiology Malaysia Digital Video Contest Third Prize Winner
 

Mohd Afiq Deen Azizan, 22 year old 4th year architecture student,
 tells us about his short film, Sebelah  that was submitted for the RM-OPN2009 Digital Video contest. He says, “My aunt who is now 33 found a lump in one of her breast when she did a mammogram. It affected her psychologically
 because she was still in
 a stage where beauty is
 a vital part of her. Since the cancer was
 detected in its earlier stage, the lump was removed promptly and she did not require a
 mastectomy. This brought about the idea
 of young women who
 had mastectomy done
 on them. How would
 they feel? How does the mastectomy change
 them and the people around them? With that Sebelah came to life.
 It's a short film with subliminal messages
 and layered meanings to confront and somehow resolve the mental state of young breast cancer patients.

Click here for synopsis
of Sebelah

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.

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.

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