| 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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Cancer Helpline
Tel: 6225 5655
cancerhelpline@nccs.com.sg |
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