Cervical Cancer Screening & HPV Vaccination 2023

In Malaysia, cervical cancer is the third most common cancer (National Cancer Society Malaysia, 2019). Every year, approximately 2,000 Malaysian women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. The leading cause of cervical cancer is persistent infection with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). HPV infection is related to 99% of cervical cancer cases.…
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I am a former or current smoker. What’s my risk for lung cancer? Blog Post

If you smoke or smoked before, you have probably questioned how much of a fate you are tempted with lung cancer. The common saying is that lung cancer almost always catches up in smokers. Yet, at the same time, some lifelong smokers never ever catch lung cancer. So, how true…

Brain Cancer Page

Cancer of the brain and nervous system were ranked as eleventh most common cancer in males and thirteenth in females (Malaysian National Registry Report, 2007-2011). Cancers of the brain are the consequence of abnormal growths of cells in the brain. There are 2 major types of brain tumour: Benign (non-cancerous)…

Inpatient Guidelines Page

If you need admission, an admission request form will be raised by your doctor. Once the admission request form is ready, our pre-admission officer will go through the details with you, including your date of admission, payment methods and required documents. Bring your identity card or passport, admission request form,…

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…

Back Pain : Risk Factors and Treatments Blog Post

While you can say “it’s spine” for mild back pains, severe back pains can be a pain in the butt. Similar to headaches and the common cold, back pain affects almost everybody at some point of life. It can range from a simple muscle strain to fractures. To help you…

Awards & Achievements Page

We thank you for the continued support and trust given by all our stakeholders. Having been awarded with these awards and accreditation, Beacon Hospital will continue to strive for the betterment of the patients and hospital and at the same time to ensure our standards are being upheld.Beacon Hospital received…

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…

Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Process Page

Preparation Our BMT Nurse Coordinator will meet with you to further discuss what will take place next and how to prepare yourself for the procedure. A series of baseline screening tests and evaluations (e.g.: blood tests, cardiac & lung assessment, dental assessment, fertility assessment, etc.) will be conducted to ensure…