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Date & Venue Event Name Contact Person
14 June 2008 (Saturday)
1.00pm to 4.30pm (Registration: 1.00 to 1.30pm)

Lecture Hall, Level 4
National Cancer Centre
11 Hospital Drive
Singapore 169610
CancerWise Workshop:
Prostate & Bladder Cancers, & Common Urological Problems


- Conducted in English.

Speaker(s):
Dr Terence Tan
Senior Consultant
Dept of Radiation Oncology, NCC

Dr Toh Chee Keong
Consultant,
Dept of Medical Oncology, NCC

> Understanding the Prostate Gland & Bladder
> Other Common Urological Problems
> What's Prostate, & Bladder Cancers?
> Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms
> Screening, Early Detection & Prevention
> Diagnosis & Treatment Options


CNE point: 2 CNE points

Fee: $10 (Public), $5 (Health Professionals)
Cancer Helpline
Tel: 6255 5655
cancerhelpline@nccs.com.sg
12 July 2008 (Saturday)
1pm-4.30pm (Registration: 1pm-1.30pm)

Function Room, Level 4
National Cancer Centre
11 Hospital Drive
Singapore 169610
CancerWise Workshop:
Understanding Complementary and Naturopathic Medicine.


- Conducted in English.

Speaker(s):
Sebastian Liew, N. D.
Doctor of Naturopathy, Medical Herbalist,
Sebastian Liew Centre

> What are Complementary and Naturopathic Medicine?
> What are their differences & usage?
> How do these treatments complement conventional cancer treatment?
> How do I make an informed choice and ensure safety in their usage?
>Some common remedies used to complement conventional cancer treatment.
>Resources for more information

CNE point: 2 CNE points

Fee: $10 (Public), $5 (Health Professionals)
Cancer Helpline
Tel: 6225 5655
cancerhelpline@nccs.com.sg
26 July 2008 (Saturday)
1pm-4.30pm (Registration: 1pm-1.30pm)

Function Room, Level 4
National Cancer Centre
11 Hospital Drive
Singapore 169610
CancerWise Workshop: Blood Cancers -Fully Booked-

Speaker(s):
Dr Miriam Tao
Senior Consultant
Dept of Medical Oncology, NCC

Dr Yvonne Loh
Consultant
Dept of Haematology, SGH

> Overview of the Blood Production System
> What are Blood Cancers?
> What are the different types of Blood Cancers?
> Risk factors, signs & symptoms
> Early Detection,Diagnosis & Treatment?

CNE point: 2 CNE points

Fee: $10 (public), $5 (Health Professionals)
Cancer Helpline
Tel: 6255 5655
cancerhelpline@nccs.com.sg
23 August 2008 (Saturday)
1pm-4.30pm (Registration: 1pm-1.30pm)

Function Room, Level 4
National Cancer Centre
11 Hospital Drive
Singapore 169610
CancerWise Workshop: Colorectal Cancer & Healthy Guts -Fully Booked-

Speaker(s):
Dr Tang Choon Leong,
Senior Consultant,
Dept of Colorectal Surgery, SGH

Second speaker - to be advised
> Understanding the Colorectal System
> Common Bowel Problems
> What is Colorectal Cancer?
> Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms
> Screening, Early Detection & Prevention
> Diagnosis & Treatment
> Preparing A Healthy Meal (Demonstration)


CNE point: 2 CNE points

Fee: $10 (Public). $5 (Health Professionals)
Cancer Helpline
Tel: 6225 5655
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

CancerWise Workshop:
Mental Health and Well-being


- Conducted in English.

Speaker(s):
Mr Kevin Beck
Senior Psychologist
Dept of Psychiatry,
SGH

Ms Judy Seow
Medical Social Worker
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
* Building a supportive relationship


CNE point: 2 CNE points

Fee: $10 (Public). $5 (Health Professionals)
Cancer Helpline
Tel: 6225 5655
cancerhelpline@nccs.com.sg
27 September 2008 (Saturday)
1.00pm - 4.30pm (Registration: 1.00pm-1.30pm)

Function Room, Level 4
National Cancer Centre
11 Hospital Drive
Singapore 169610
CancerWise Workshop: Nasopharyngeal Cancer (NPC) (On hold till further notice) -Fully Booked-

Speaker(s):
To be advised
> Understanding the Nasopharynx
>Common Nasal Problems

> Understanding NPC -
> Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms
>Early Detection, Prevention & Screening
> Diagnosis & Treatment
> Self-care & Managing Treatment Side-effects



CNE point: 2 CNE points

Fee: $10 (Public), $5 (Health Professionals)
Cancer Helpline
Tel: 6225 5655
cancerhelpline@nccs.com.sg
11 October 2008 (Saturday)
1pm-4.30pm (Registration: 1pm-1.30pm)

Function Room, Level 4
National Cancer Centre
11 Hospital Drive
Singapore 169610
CancerWise Workshop: Breast Cancer (On hold till further notice) -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)
Cancer Helpline
Tel: 6225 5655
cancerhelpline@nccs.com.sg
25 October 2008 (Saturday)
1pm - 4.30pm( Registration:1pm-1.30pm)

Function Room, Level 4
National cancer Centre
11 Hospital Drive
Singapore 169610
CancerWise Workshop: Female Cancers (On hold till further notice) -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)
Cancer Helpline
Tel: 6225 5655
cancerhelpline@nccs.com.sg
22 November 2008 (Saturday)
1pm - 4.30pm (Registration: 1pm -1.30pm)

Function Room, Level 4
National Cancer Centre
11 Hospital Drive
Singapore 169610
CancerWise Workshop: Diet & Fitness in Cancer Prevention (On hold till further notice) -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)
Cancer Helpline
Tel: 6225 5655
cancerhelpline@nccs.com.sg
     
 
 
 
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