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Event Name |
Contact Person |
6 Sept 2008
Mandarin: 9.30am - 10am (registration), 10am - 12 pm (Forum). English: 1.30pm - 2pm (registration), 2pm-4pm (Forum)
HDB Convention Centre (HDB Hub)
Auditorium, Basement 1, 480 Lorong 6, Toa Payoh, Singapore 310480
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'The Fight Against Liver Cancer-What You Need To Know'
* Conducted in English and Mandarin. Please select your preferred session when you fill in the online registration form.
Speaker(s):
Mandarin:
A/Prof Koo Wen Hsin
Head,Medical Oncology, NCCS
A/Prof Chow Wan Cheng
Head, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, SGH
Dr Cheow Peng Chung
Consultant, General Surgery, SGH
English:
Dr Tan Chee Kiat
Director, Liver Transplant Service, SGH
Dr Choo Su Pin
Consultant, Medical Oncology, NCCS
Dr Tan Yu Meng
Consultant, Surgical Oncology, NCCS1.What is Liver Cancer?
2.Hepatitis B:Prevention & Screening
3.Treatment of Liver Cancer
Participants may attend either Mandarin or English session, or both, but Hepatitis 'B' screening voucher is available only to eligible participants one each per NRIC.
CNE point: 1
Fee:
FREE
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Cancer Helpline
Tel: 62255655
cancerhelpline@nccs.com.sg |
20 September 2008 (Saturday)
1pm-4.30pm (Registration: 1pm-1.30pm)
Function Room, Level 4
National Cancer Centre
11 Hospital Drive
Singapore 169610
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CancerWise Workshop:
Mental Health and Well-being
-Fully Booked-
Speaker(s):
Mr Kevin Beck
Senior Psychologist
Dept of Psychiatry,
SGH
Dr Lee Boon Ooi
Assistant Prof, NIE/NTU
Consultant Psychologist
Dept of Psychosocial Oncology,
NCC
>Communicating the Diagnosis
* Breaking the news to spouse/familiy/ children/friends/workplace
* Barriers to communications
>Coping with Cancer Diagnosis
* Living Your Best
* Emotions around diagnosis
* Managing emotions, coping
* Giving & receiving support
> What is caring: -
* What patients and care- givers must know
* Strategies for managing stress and burnout
* Building a supportive relationship
* Linking up with support groups
CNE point: 2 CNE points
Fee:
$10 (Public). $5 (Health Professionals)
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Cancer Helpline
Tel: 6225 5655
cancerhelpline@nccs.com.sg |
11 Oct 2008 (Saturday). Programme is CANCELLED
1pm-4.30pm (Registration: 1pm-1.30pm)
Function Room, Level 4
National Cancer Centre
11 Hospital Drive
Singapore 169610
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CancerWise Workshop:
Breast Cancer (CANCELLED)
-Fully Booked-
Speaker(s):
Dr Yong Wei Sean
Senior Consultant
Dept of Surgical Oncology
NCC
Diana See
Breast Care Nurse Clinician
NCC
> Anatomy & Functions of the Breasts
> Common Breast problems
> What is Breast Cancer?
> Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms
> Early Detection, Prevention & Screening
> Diagnosis & Treatment
> Breast Self-examination (Video & Demonstration)
CNE point: 2 CNE points
Fee:
$10 (Public). $5 (Health Professionals)
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Cancer Helpline
Tel: 6225 5655
cancerhelpline@nccs.com.sg |
25 Oct 2008 (Saturday). Open for registration.
1pm - 4.30pm( Registration:1pm-1.30pm)
Function Room, Level 4
National cancer Centre
11 Hospital Drive
Singapore 169610
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CancerWise Workshop:
Female Cancers
-Fully Booked-
Speaker(s):
A/Prof Tay Sun Kuie
Visiting Senior Consultant, Dept of Surgical Oncology, NCC
* Understanding the Female Reproductive System - Anatomy & Functions
- Common Gynecological Problems
- Birth Control pills & Hormone Replacement Therapy - Are there health risks?
- Other myths & misconceptions
* Understanding Female Cancers
- Risk factors, signs & symptoms
- Early detection & prevention
- What is a Pap smear?
- Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment
CNE point: 2 CNE points
Fee:
$10 (Public), $5 (Health Professionals)
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Cancer Helpline
Tel: 6225 5655
cancerhelpline@nccs.com.sg |
22 Nov 2008 (Saturday). Programme on hold till further notice
1pm - 4.30pm (Registration: 1pm -1.30pm)
Function Room, Level 4
National Cancer Centre
11 Hospital Drive
Singapore 169610
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CancerWise Workshop:
Diet & Fitness in Cancer Prevention
-Fully Booked-
Speaker(s):
To be advised
>The Role of Diet and
Exercise in Cancer Prevention
> Types of diet to reduce
cancer risk
->Dietary myths and
misconceptions
> Are Supplements necessary?
> Achieving & maintaining a healthy weight
>Choosing the right exercise
>Getting Fit after cancer
CNE point: 2 CNE points
Fee:
$10 (Public). $5 (Health Professionals)
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Cancer Helpline
Tel: 6225 5655
cancerhelpline@nccs.com.sg |
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