The Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia (BCWA) together with Pfizer Malaysia launched Malaysia’s first Metastatic Breast Cancer Digital Symposium to encourage continuous education about mBC within the Malaysian mBC community. Scroll down for links to our post-event recordings and learn more about how to thrive with a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis.
- S1: Keep The Lumps Out Of Your Cups
- S2: We Can’t Direct The Wind, But We Can Direct The Sails
- Session 3: Don’t Count The Days, Make The Days Count.
- Session 4: Learn, Embrace, Thrive
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S1 |
10 Oct 2020 |
Learn and Connect with Dr Evelyn: Facts and Myths of Breast Cancer |
Dr Evelyn Ho, Consultant Clinical Radiologist and BCWA's Technical Advisor |
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Understanding Breast Cancer : What does my diagnosis tell me? |
Dr Patricia Gomez, Consultant Breast Surgeon & BCWA Board Member |
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24 Oct 2020 |
The ABCs of Breast Cancer & advanced/metastatic Breast Cancer treatment options |
Dr Mastura Md Yusof, Consultant Clinical Oncologist & BCWA Board Member |
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Advancement of Breast Cancer, signs and symptoms to look out for after treatment |
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S2 |
31 Oct 2020 |
Breast Cancer survivorship: Letting go |
Assoc Prof Dr Tan Seng Beng, Palliative Care Physician, UMMC |
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The role of Traditional and Complementary Medicine in Breast Cancer |
Dr Teo Chiah Shean, Head of T&CM Unit, NCI |
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7 Nov 2020 |
Managing your emotional challenges and well-being |
Assoc Prof Dr Ng Chong Guan, Consultant Psychiatrist, UMMC |
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Pain management : Getting the facts and getting help |
Dr Felicia Chang Chui Fun, Palliative Care Practitioner |
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S3 |
28 Nov 2020 |
Coping with, and Managing Financial Challenges From Breast Cancer. |
Assoc Prof Dr Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy, Lecturer, Dept of Social and Preventive Medicine, UM |
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Are Jobs Available After Breast Cancer? |
Dr Sri Ganesh Muthiah, Public Health Physician, UPM |
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5 Dec 2020 |
Learn and Connect with Ms Ranjit: It Is Important To Talk To Your Healthcare Team About YOU! |
Ms Ranjit Kaur, President of BCWA |
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Living As An mBC Patient (and Carer): How to Manage and Cope With mBC. |
Mdm Chang Chu San, Mr Quek & Pn Maria |
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S4 |
12 Dec 2020 |
Keeping Fit and Staying Active: Let’s Move! |
Assoc. Prof Dr Mohd Nahar Azmi bin Mohamed, Sports Physician, UMMC |
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Eating Well and Living Better After Breast Cancer. |
Ms Pang Kang Ru, Dietitian |
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#UNPAUSE Your Life Today: Closing Ceremony. |
Ms Ranjit Kaur, President of BCWA |
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