Breast Cancer Chemotherapy & Targeted Therapy Welfare Fund Page
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer found in Malaysia. Around 5,000 Malaysian women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, most of them aged between 30 and 60 years, and nearly half of those affected are under 50-years of age. Chemotherapy is a treatment for breast cancer…Radiotherapy / Radiosurgery Welfare Fund Page
At Beacon Hospital, we understand that your cancer treatment journey may not be easy. It can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Sadly, some cancer patients avoid treatment because they cannot afford to pay for it. In light of this, the management of Beacon Hospital initiated this Radiotherapy Welfare Fund…Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Page
A bone marrow transplant is a medical treatment that replaces your damaged blood-forming cells, also known as stem cells, with healthy cells. The bone marrow is a blood-making factory, producing stem cells that eventually mature into red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. A bone marrow transplant can be…Skin Cancer Page
The incidence of global skin cancer (melanoma and non-melanoma) has been increasing for the past decades. Malaysia’s officially published National Cancer Registry data, reported that skin cancers account for 2.6% of cancer cases in the country. There are 2 major types of skin cancers: Non-melanoma – including basal cell carcinoma…Bone Cancer Page
Bone cancer is a malignant tumour that arises from the cells that make up the bones of the body. Primary bone cancer. Primary bone tumours are tumours that arise in the bone tissue itself, and they may be benign or malignant (bone cancer). Benign (non-cancerous) tumours in the bones are…
Topical nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs for management of osteoarthritis pain: A consensus recommendation Blog Post
Osteoarthritis (OA) contributes to significant medical and socioeconomic burden in many populations. Its prevalence is expected to rise continuously owing to the combined effects of aging and increase in risk factors, including obesity, physical inactivity, and joint injuries. Pain is a hallmark presentation of OA. Topical nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)…Dietetics & Nutrition Services Page
What we eat is central to our health. The nutrients in food enable cells in our body to perform their necessary functions such as growth, development, and maintenance of body functions. When a certain nutrient is lacking, certain aspects of bodily function and human health can deteriorate. Looking at food…
