CanFRiENDS

About CanFRiENDS

MISSION
To support our cancer patients and their care-givers through meaningful volunteerism.

VISION

A CanFRiEND for every cancer patient.
CanFRiENDS aims to have volunteers and friends impacting the lives of those with cancer through encouragement, support, caring and sharing. CanFRiENDS operates under the auspices of CanHOPE, which is ParkwayHealth’s not-for-profit initiative to address the psychosocial and emotional needs of cancer patients and their caregivers.

i) What does it take to be a CanFRiEND?

ii) What a CanFRiEND can do?

Should you need any information,

pls call: 082 - 343 778

Parkway Cancer Centre ( PCC)

CARING
FOR
Cancer
At Parkway Cancer Centre, we are committed to providing comprehensive and holistic treatment of cancers in a safe and comfortable environment.

Our patients are cared for by our highly skilled,multi-disciplinary team of medical specialists, nurses, counsellors and other para-medical professionals. With the latest technologies, our patients undergo proven innovative therapies for the best clinical outcomes. We provide various cancer treatment methods and procedures. Each patient is assessed to determine the optimal sequence and choice of treatments.

Breast Cancer
The Facts
How Common is Breast Cancer?

Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of death in women today. In Singapore almost every 1 in 20 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Chinese women have a higher risk compared to Malay or Indian by about 10-20%. The highest incidence is in the 55-59years age group. The risk of breast cancer increases with age.

The good news is that more women are surviving the disease as a result of earlier detection and improved treatment.

What is Breast Cancer?

Breast Cancer is .................................................

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082 - 343 778

NUTRITION
Nutrition in Cancer Care
Cancer and cancer treatments may cause nutrition-related side effects. Diet is an important part of cancer treatment. Eating the right kinds of foods before, during, and after treatment can help the patient feel better and stay stronger. To ensure proper nutrition, a person has to eat and drink enough of the

foods ...............................

Effect of Cancer on Nutrition??

Effect of Cancer Treatment on Nutrition??

Cancer Prevention??

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Treatment Focus

Guide to P.E.T. (Positron Emission Tomography)
Mount Elizabeth Hospital has a state-of-the-art P.E.T.-CT scanner, providing cutting edge in the diagnosis and management of not only cancer patients, but also for cardiac and neurologist diseases in the region.

What is PET?

Positron emission tomography, also called PET or a PET scan, is a diagnostic nuclear medicine technique. All cells need energy to sustain life. PET imaging is unique, which enables us to view and assess the human body from a functional and biochemical perspective, comparing normal and abnormal tissue metabolism, rather than morphological changes as seen by X-ray, CT and MRI These images are based upon subatomic particles, emitted from a radioactive substance administered to the patient.

.......................How Does PET work?

What are the benefits and risks??

Limitations of PET................

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Image Guided Radiation Therapy with TomoTherapy Machine



Mount Elizabeth Oncology Centre is the first in South East Asia to offer Tomotherapy. It treated the first patient with this state-of-the-art machine on 1st March 2006.

TomoTherapy

A new, revolutionary way to treat cancer. With TomoTherapy, Radiation Oncologists can check the location of the patient's tumour before each treatment, then deliver painless and precise radiation therapy based on a carefully customized plan. TomoTherapy combines precise 3-D imaging from computerized tomography (CT scanning) with highly targeted precise radiation beams.

Advantages of TomoTherapy for cancer treatment ...........

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"We are here for you." (CanHOPE Kuching)

"Cancer is a public health problem worldwide.

It affects all people:

the young and old,

the rich and poor,

men, women

and children."

-By World Health Organisation (WHO)

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. From a total of 58 million deaths worldwide in 2005, cancer accounts for 7.6 million (or 13%) of all deaths.

Deaths from cancer in the world are projected to continue rising, with an estimated 9 million people dying from cancer in 2015 and 11.4 million dying in 2030.

We offer up-to-date information on cancer prevention, early diagnosis, screenings and treatment, breakthrough news in cancer diagnostics and drug therapies, upcoming events and testimonials of recovered cancer patients.

PLS CALL: 082 - 343 778 for further informations

CanHOPE

CanHOPE is a non-profit cancer counselling service and hotline provided by Parkway Group Healthcare, Singapore. Through CanHOPE, both patients and the general public will receive accurate cancer information, its related screening tests, treatment and other services.

CanHOPE users will be able to receive:

• Emotional and psychosocial support through counselling


• Up-to-date cancer information.


• Referrals to appropriate cancer services.


• Resources for further rehabilitation and support services.


• Professional advice on side effects of cancer treatment and coping strategies, diet and nutrition.


• "Meet and Greet" services to help first-time patients adapt to the hospital environment.

Screen early for cancer! Screening saves lives!

Screening and early detection of cancer can increase the chances for successful treatment of cancer. Screening refers to the use of simple tests to identify individuals who have the disease but do not yet have the symptoms. Some of the common screening tests for cancer are pap smear, mammography etc.

Recognising early signs and symptoms of cancer and taking prompt action leads to early diagnosis. Some of the early signs and symptoms of cancer include:

• Lumps


• Sores that fail to heal


• Abnormal bleeding or discharge


• Persistent indigestion


• Chronic hoarseness of voice


• Changes in bowel habits


• Changes in mole or wart


• Onset of impaired hearing, with persistent noise in the same ear

These signs do not always mean cancer but if they persist, consult a doctor at once.

Official Launching of ParkwayHealth CanHOPE Information Centre Sarawak

Sunday, 11 November 2007

Grand Ballroom, lobby Floor, Hilton Kuching.

1:30pm - 4:30pm

(from left) Connie Tan Lee Choo, ParkwayHealth IPAC & CanHOPE Manager Sarawak Region , (second left) Ong Shu Xin, CanHOPE Counsellor Singapore & (third left) Jasmine Tan, ParkwayHealth Marketing Manager Singapore (fort left) Wong Wan Hua Eleanor, CanHOPE Manager Singapore

Give BLOOD Save Life!!!!!

Sunday, 11 November 2007

Selasih Room, Hilton Hotel @ 8:30am - 12:30pm

IT's amazing by being a caring society in carrying out BLOOD Donation Drive!!!!!!!

Team work: M’sia Red Cresent Society Sarawak, The Medias Connection, Pusat Perkembangan Minda Kurnia and Sarawak General Hospital Blood Transfussion Blood Service Centre.