Lifestyle changes can help prevent the onset of type 2 Diabetes or better known as Diabetes Mellitus. Prevention is especially important if one is currently at an increased risk of type 2 diabetes due to excess weight or a family history of diabetes. Also, if an individual has been diagnosed with prediabetes — high blood…
Prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate gland start to grow out of control. The prostate is a gland found in males only and it functions to produce and provide nourishment liquid to the sperms for energy to move across the birth canal. If you are not aware where the prostate is, it is…
KUALA LUMPUR: In a joint effort to shed light on the importance of breast cancer awareness, Prince Court Medical Centre held the “Spectrum of Survivors: A Pink October Afternoon Tea” at Altitude, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur. The guests included breast cancer survivors, advocates as well as the media. The emcees at the event were Lite…
“Be Bold. Be Safe. Behold and be Brave”. That was the message of the recent charity event held in honour of Pink October by Kevin Murphy and Montibello, renowned leaders in the professional haircare industry. The 2-day event is the second time Kevin Murphy and Montibello joined forces with Breast Cancer Welfare Association (BCWA) in…
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We always hear many telling us to do breast self-exams and get mammograms to prevent getting breast cancer. Well, is that all we need to do? Not quite. The first thing one needs to do is to gain information on breast cancer. This facts can create awareness on breast cancer, reduce risk of breast cancer…
1 in 4 women get breast cancer through their lifetime. Why do some people get breast cancer and some people don’t? Is it the food, the lifestyle, genetics or is it just luck? Hence, on part 2 of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), we answer all your queries on breast cancer. Refer to part 1 for…
In this Breast Cancer Awareness month of October, Dr Melissa Tan who is a consultant for Breast and Oncoplastic Surgery at Prince Court Medical Centre answers some questions that we hope can help anyone who wants to find out more about how to cope with some of the many challenges that arise when there is…
1 in 4 women get breast cancer through their lifetime. Why do some people get breast cancer and some people don’t? Is it the food, the lifestyle, genetics or is it just luck? Hence, on part 1 of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), we answer all your queries on breast cancer. 1. Is dairy (milk) linked…
AGING is part and parcel of life. Some in this stage of life choose to live with loved ones, with lots of support and company. Others may choose to live on their own while some make smart and informed decisions and move into retirement homes to spend their golden years in a conducive setting. One…
