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Colorectal Cancer: Understanding Risks, Screening, and Modern Treatment
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Colorectal cancer refers to cancer that begins in the colon or rectum, which together make up the large intestine. The colon absorbs water and nutrients from food, while the rectum stores stool before it leaves the body. Most colorectal cancers start as small growths called polyps, which are [...]
Endometriosis — The Devil That Steals Life
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Endometriosis, a kind of illness that robs women of their youth, their confidence, their relationships, their dreams… and sometimes, even their identity. It is a chronic inflammatory multi-system disease that run havoc and take control of the woman’s best years of life.
Is This Endometriosis? The Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
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Many women grow up believing that pain is simply “part of being a woman.” Pain during menstruation is often normalised, brushed aside, or even joked about—until one day it becomes unbearable. But there is a difference between mild period discomfort and pain that signals that something deeper [...]
Starting the New Year Right: The Importance of Preventive Health Screenings for Long-Term Well-Being
Category: health article
The beginning of a new year often encourages us to reflect on our health and make positive changes for the months ahead. Many people set resolutions to eat better, exercise more, or manage stress more effectively. While these are all important steps, one aspect of health that is frequently [...]
Theatre as a Time Machine: How Complex Cancer Operations Restore Quality of Life
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A Tuesday that looked like any other began before sunrise. In a quiet corridor outside an operating theatre, a team checked names, scans and plans for a cancer case that might run past midnight. Nurses warmed fluids and laid out instruments. Anaesthetists prepared lines and monitors. The lead [...]
Through the Lens of Care: Advanced Breast Imaging and Expert Insights
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As a breast radiologist, I witness every day how powerful early detection can be in changing the course of a woman’s life. Many of our patients walk into our Breast Centre with anxiety written on their faces—some have found a lump, others are here because of a routine screening, and many are [...]
#HEALTH: What ails the gut?
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Colorectal cancer is rising in Malaysia, with higher risk among those over 60, men, and people with a family history of the disease, says Dr Chong Hoong Yin.
3专家:无法预防宜早治疗 “女人最痛”唯定期检查
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由星洲日报医识力主办,PICASO医院赞助、Biolitec支持的“女人最痛”实体医学论坛昨午在星洲日报总社B2礼堂热烈展开,由3名专科顾问深入剖析女性常见的健康问题。 [...]
3专科医生解惑“男人的痛” 前列腺癌晚期 可良好控制
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论坛现场座无虚席,三名专科医生的分享备受关注。(黄安健摄) 骆泽锌:坚持化疗晚期能根治 [...]
3种男癌无声无息 该查该摸 别等“出声”才警觉
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前列腺癌、膀胱癌及睾丸癌是男性常见的癌症,其中前列腺癌更是马来西亚男性第三大癌症。这3种癌症在早期都无明显症状,也不会引起疼痛,唯有提高对疾病的认识,才能及早察觉,提升治愈率与生活品质。
A JOURNEY OF COURAGE AND RESILIENCE
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By fostering an environment of understanding and support, everyone can help ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone, and every patient has the opportunity to live a life defined not by their illness but by their strength and perseverance.
A VERY LOW BLOW
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Surgery is the most common treatment for penile cancer, involving the removal of cancerous tissues, or in more advanced cases, part or all of the penis.
Bertahun disangka tekanan, rupanya endometriosis, Dr Sharifah Halimah tekankan sokongan psikologi sebagai rawatan
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RAMAI wanita dibesarkan dengan kepercayaan bahawa sakit haid adalah perkara biasa. Namun bagi pegawai perubatan, Dr Ashvinder dan tutor, Shajeda, realitinya jauh lebih rumit. Mereka tidak mengalami sakit haid biasa, mereka menghidap endometriosis iaitu satu penyakit kronik yang sering diabaikan [...]
Breaking myths of endometriosis: Why severe period pain should not be ignored
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Severe period pain may be a warning sign of Endometriosis, a condition often misunderstood as normal menstrual discomfort. Raising awareness and early diagnosis are crucial to prevent delayed treatment and protect women’s health and fertility.
CHECKING UP ON CANCER
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For effective cancer screening, it’s essential to go beyond the annual check-up and follow the screening guidelines for specific cancer types.
CIN癌变需时10至20年 早筛就能挡下宫颈癌
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医句话: 许多癌症成因不明、无从预防,但子宫颈癌是一个例外。我们清楚它的元凶是HPV感染,且从早期病变到恶性肿瘤需要10至20年。这意味着它是一种可以预防的癌症,只要接种HPV疫苗并定期筛查,子宫颈癌就不会找上门。
Dato’ Dr Luqman Mazlan: How Hospital Picaso is redefining surgical excellence through robotics
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Dato’ Dr Luqman Mazlan, a colorectal surgeon at Hospital Picaso, plays an integral role in the surgical team while championing robotic innovation to elevate patient outcomes. Malaysia’s healthcare ecosystem is shifting in meaningful ways, its evolution marked by the debut of progressive [...]
Eight New Private Hospitals Opened In Malaysia Past Two Years
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Dzulkefly Ahmad says 8 new private hospitals across the country started operations in 2023-2024, including 4 in the Klang Valley (Selangor, KL, Putrajaya), 2 in Perak, and 1 each in Penang and Kedah. The 8 private hospitals have 146 specialists in total.
ENDOMETRIOSIS: An Underdiagnosed Health Risk for Malaysian Women
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Endometriosis is increasingly gaining attention in Malaysia as more women, particularly at younger ages, are diagnosed with the condition. It occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the womb, causing chronic pelvic pain, excessive menstrual bleeding and fertility issues. [...]
