Getting your health screened in the “neck” of time Blog Post

The neck is a vital part of our anatomy that connects the head to the body. It is where the spinal cord begins; and, it houses the cervical spine that plays a crucial role in protecting the nerves that transmit sensory and motor signals between the brain and the rest…

The knee joint was severely damaged, unable to walk or stand! Blog Post

Dato Dr Lee Joon Kiong December 04, 2022 Mrs. Ying, 75 years old, came to the clinic with her children about two months ago, she came in a wheelchair. She could not stand up or lie down for the doctor to conduct a clinical examination. Physical examination by straightening the…
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Explaining Spinal Disc Problems With a Jelly Donut Blog Post

A while back, if someone young complains about back pain, another person would react by saying, “Iyeer you’re not old, why do you have back pain?”. Now, back pain is more common even among the younger generation. The increasing use and reliance on smartphones and computers in everyday life affects posture and…
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Cataract Surgery Programme

Cataracts occur when the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy, leading to blurry vision and visual impairments. According to World Health Organization (WHO), cataract remains the leading cause of blindness. Most cataracts are associated with the ageing process and are more common among older people. As people in the…

Pancreatic Cancer Page

Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive type of cancer. According to the Malaysian Cancer Registry’s latest report for 2007-2011, 1.77% of the reported 103,507 new cancer cases are pancreatic cancer.This malignant cancer arises in the pancreas – an organ that has two functions: Releases enzymes that aids digestion Produces hormones that…

Spinal Cord Cancer Page

A spinal tumour is a growth that develops within the spinal canal or within the bones of the spine and may or may not be cancerous. Primary spinal cancer develops from cells within the spinal cord or from its surrounding structures (the bones, tissues, fluid or nerves of the spine).…

Breast Cancer Page

Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control. Breast cancer can begin in different parts of the breast and can spread outside the breast through blood vessels and lymph vessels. When breast cancer spreads to other parts of the body, it is said…

Kidney & Bladder Cancer Page

Kidneys & bladder are the major organs of the urinary tract, along with the ureters and urethra. The kidneys main function is to filter blood to remove impurities, excess minerals, salts, and water, thus producing urine. Urine is then stored in the bladder – a hollow organ in the pelvis…
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Charitable deeds at Ethnic Rohingya Committee of Arakan (ERCA) Malaysia Blog Post

Over the last weekend, our Medical Director and Clinical Oncologist, Dato’ Dr. Mohd. Ibrahim led our mobile clinic team to perform charitable deeds at Ethnic Rohingya Committee of Arakan (ERCA) Malaysia. More than 70 underprivileged individuals received the medical aid they need. This meaningful event is in collaboration with MyCARE…
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How Stereotactic Radiosurgery Improves Patient Outcomes Blog Post

Article Summary: CodeBlue – Published 6 May 2021 The Varian TrueBeam Radiosurgery at Beacon Hospital is capable of destroying or deactivating tumor lesions while minimizing harm to the surrounding tissue. This advanced technology has proven to be highly effective in the treatment of cancer. Patients who receive treatment with this…