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My daughter's life on my shouldersLittle Fatma arrived in a coma. She left nine months later, smiling. Her father Khalid Ibrahim recalls the long months. read full article » |
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My Daughter's JourneyThis is our eighth visit to Singapore. Since September 2006, I have been bringing my daughter, Do Thi Thanh Tam for treatment at PCC. I want to tell our story because I want to thank Dr Ang Peng Tiam, and all the doctors and nurses in Mount Elizabeth Hospital for everything they had done for Tam. read full article » |
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From Russia with hope… for a cureRussia is a long way from Singapore but for Madam Galina, the journey was one of recovery and hope, as well as plane rides and weather changes. She tells of her journey from snow to blazing sun, of Singapore food and Russian family. read full article » |
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I didn't want to lose my voiceMadam Tan Siew Eng had cancer just above her voice box. She describes how she went on a course of treatment that allowed her to keep her voice read full article » |
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My Survivor, My LinhGiving up hope was not what this mother intended to do. She tells her heart-warming story of her daughter's battle against cancer, proving that there is, indeed, life after cancer. read full article » |
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New life, new bloodShe beat breast cancer only to see the disease return in a different form. But Madam Wong Mei Moy was to beat it again, by changing her blood with the help of her sister Madam Wong Mei Moy now shares a special bond with her sister – her very own blood has changed its nature from AB to A. read full article » |
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When cancer struck twiceLung cancer gave Mr Barita and his wife Jung Lie a double whammy read full article » |
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The little girl who couldFor the last three years, little Daryna lived with pain. read full article » |
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Miracle babyThe 3-year-old was very sick and in a coma when her father, Khalid Ibrahim, carried her into Singapore last year. Her doctors had said she would not make it, and even warned him against making the trip. read full article » |
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You've brought living buds to lifeThe care and concern that PCC doctors showed touched one patient's relative so much, she wrote a letter of thanks read full article » |
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Help your doc control cancerMr Khaled in Mount Elizabeth Hospital, surrounded by pictures of Dubai reminding him of his home in UAE. read full article » |
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Stage IV cancer? More like a Chronic ailmentWhen Nurani Poerbonegoro arrived in Singapore, she was thin and in a wheelchair. She had fourth stage breast cancer and had declined treatment for months. read full article » |
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No. 1 cancer in men: Lung cancer, No. 1 cause: SmokingNine out of 10 male patients with lung cancer have a history of smoking read full article » |
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Blood in the stools: Just piles?No, it was cancer, as one patient found out after dismissing what seemed like symptoms of piles read full article » |
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Homing in on cancerA new generation of radiotherapy machines, shows up tumours in 3D, and allows more accurate targeting of radioactive rays read full article » |
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From soccer player to...Cancer fighterDoctors gave him six months to live, but he conquered liver cancer through sheer will – and a bit of fancy footwork read full article » |
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Don’t wait till it’s TOO LATECancer is an expert fugitive. Last week, a new mother – a young woman from Johor – was brought into my consultation room on a wheelchair, accompanied by seven family members. read full article » |
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Fighting the odds to winAll Ms Gulieva Tatiana wanted was a health check at a hospital. Instead, she received a shocking diagnosis – advanced lung cancer with only months to live. read full article » |
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Balloon inside meMr Monim's tumour was massive and heavy, but he was hesitant about having an operation at first read full article » |
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Brain tumour... at the age of 5Wan Xuan's family didn't know what to do when she was diagnosed with brain cancer. But doctors were able to help her beat it with a new treatment read full article » |
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Iron WomanFitness fanatic Lim Chiew Fong refused to let cancer change the way she lived – and exercised her way back to health read full article » |
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The Positive FighterMary Loh's husband died from liver cancer, and in a bitter twist of fate, she was diagnosed with almost the same illness. But her strong spirit helped her beat the odds read full article » |
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New will to liveMr Kor found the determination to fight cancer after he was diagnosed with it in 2004 read full article » |
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If I have to, I'll fight it againNellie Tan was given a 30 per cent chance of surviving Stage 3 ovarian cancer. She not only beat it, but has since then also started a blog to help others find new strength read full article » |
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Counting our BlessingsMrs Merlin Yao Lim, 50, a mother of three living in Manila, writes about her brush with cancer read full article » |
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I beat the oddsAddison See, who works in a bank in Manila, tells his story of his brush with colon cancer read full article » |
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In good handsSingapore doctors gave Maria the confidence and care she needed to battle her rare cancer read full article » |
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Leukaemia? Never a 'full stop'Ka Yan, from Hong Kong, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when she was 12, but fought back and recovered read full article » |
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Can-sera-seraAs a young woman, Ms Anne Maree Prowse, 53, witnessed her mother fight breast cancer, undergoing a mastectomy and struggling with mood swings and tiredness that came with chemotherapy sessions. read full article » |
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Events
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08 Feb2012
Ask The Dietitian: Nutrition In Cancer Care and TCM
Mount Elizabeth Hospital, AC Room, Level 209:30 - 11:30
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09 Feb2012
Scents for your Senses (Essential Oils / Aromatherapy)
Gleneagles Hospital, Board Room, Level 310:00 - 12:00
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10 Feb2012
Expatriate Cancer Support Group
Windsor Terrace @ The British Club10:00 - 11:30
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11 Feb2012
Brisk Walk
Botanic Gardens, Tanglin Main Gate (Grey)08:45 - 10:00
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