Podcast

Datuk Dr Devanand discusses breast cancer after 40, mammograms, breast lumps, risk factors, biopsies, surgery and early detection, highlighting how regular screening and awareness support better breast health outcomes overall.

In this episode, Dr Goh Kee San, Consultant Respiratory Medicine & Internal Medicine Physician, explains the role of biopsies in diagnosing cancer, infections, inflammation, and other medical conditions. He also discusses the different biopsy methods available today, including CT-guided lung biopsy, bronchoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), and pleuroscopy.

Dr Wan Jen Lye explains how EBUS helps diagnose and stage lung cancer with greater accuracy. Learn how this minimally invasive procedure assesses lymph nodes, obtains tissue samples, and supports treatment planning.

Dr. Shawn explains thyroid disorders, including hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, their symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Learn how thyroid conditions can be mistaken for anxiety or burnout, and discover the early warning signs to help protect your health and wellbeing.

In this episode, Dr Anuradha, Gynaecologic Oncology Specialist at Beacon Hospital, shares clear and practical insights into HPV, including its risks, transmission, and prevention. Learn how HPV is commonly transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, why most infections resolve naturally, and when the virus can become a long-term health concern. The discussion also highlights the strong link between high-risk HPV and cancers such as cervical, vaginal, anal, and oropharyngeal cancer.

Prostate cancer care is evolving with better screening and more precise treatment options. Dato’ Dr Mohamed Ibrahim explains how PSA testing supports early detection, what to expect during diagnosis, and how advanced treatments like SBRT offer targeted therapy with minimal side effects and faster recovery.

Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Replacement enhances precision throughout surgery. Dr Choong Chee Leong explains how robotic technology supports accurate planning and execution to improve knee stability, mobility, and recovery outcomes.

Considering knee replacement surgery often comes with important questions about pain, recovery time, and how natural the knee will feel after the procedure. As highlighted by Dr Putra Prabhakar Vatakal, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, these concerns are common among patients exploring treatment options.

Robotic-assisted technology helps surgeons plan and perform orthopaedic procedures with enhanced precision, tailored to each patient’s anatomy. It serves as an additional tool to complement surgical skill, particularly in complex cases where detailed planning is required.

Join Dato’ Dr. Lee Joon Kiong, Consultant Orthopaedic & Arthroplasty Surgeon at Beacon Hospital, as he shares expert insights on what to do about knee pain and inflammation in this health talk on Ai FM

Did you know? Parts of the chest wall—ribs, muscle, and skin—can be removed and safely rebuilt to treat tumours, trauma, or severe infections. When more than two ribs are removed, titanium plates and a back muscle called the LD (Latissimus dorsi) flap are used to reconstruct the chest wall.

Join Dato’ Dr. Lee Joon Kiong, Consultant Orthopaedic & Arthroplasty Surgeon at Beacon Hospital, as he shares expert insights on how to manage and prevent lower back pain in this health talk on Ai FM’s “Love Life” (爱生活) programme, hosted by Min Ming.