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CANCERWISE WORKSHOPS
| A. |
Liver, Pancreas and Stomach Cancers
Liver and Stomach cancers are among the top 10 cancers affecting Singaporeans. Attend this workshop and learn from NCC’s cancer specialists how to identify risk factors, recognise signs and symptoms early and to prevent them.
| Date: |
14 July 2007 (Saturday) |
| Closing date for registration: |
11 July 2007 (Wednesday) |
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| B. |
Gynaecological Cancer
Get an update from NCC’s cancer specialist in this comprehensive workshop that addresses concerns about female cancers such as cervical and ovarian cancers. Learn what to do when you have suspicious signs and symptoms and how you can reduce your cancer risk.
| Date: |
28 July 2007 (Saturday) |
| Closing date for registration: |
25 July 2007 (Wednesday) |
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| C. |
Breast Cancer
This comprehensive workshop addresses concerns about breast cancer and common breast problems. Participants will also learn how to perform breast self-examination, how to reduce risks and what to do when you have suspicious signs and symptoms.
| Date: |
4 August 2007 (Saturday) |
| Closing date for registration: |
1 August 2007 (Wednesday) |
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| D. |
Mental Health and Well-being
This is workshop aims to help you understand and cope with the emotional roller-coaster ride of having cancer. Caregivers and patients will receive useful tips on taking care and letting go of the emotional burden the diagnosis of cancer has created. A cancer survivor will also be sharing his/her experience.
| Date: |
18 August 2007 (Saturday) |
| Closing date for registration: |
15 August 2007 (Wednesday) |
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| E. |
Colorectal Cancer & Healthy Guts
Colorectal is the no. 1 cancer affecting Singapore men and women. This workshop is designed to empower healthy individuals to recognise suspicious signs and symptoms, identify risk factors and take measures to detect and prevent it. There will also be a demonstration on how to prepare a health a dish for healthy guts.
| Date: |
25 August 2007 (Saturday) |
| Closing date for registration: |
22 August 2007 (Wednesday) |
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PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
All workshops will be conducted at:
Function Room, Level 4
National Cancer Centre
11 Hospital Drive
Singapore 169610
Time: 1pm to 5pm (registration is from 1pm – 1.30pm)
- Seats are reserved first-come-first-served.
- For the public: $10 per workshop. For healthcare worker: $5 per workshop (inclusive of GST, workshop kit and light refreshment).
- For enquiries and registration, please call Cancer Helpline on tel: 6225 5655, 8.30am to 5.30pm (Monday to Friday) or email: cancerhelpline@nccs.com.sg
- For online registration: visit NCC website www.nccs.com.sg
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| 2. |
PUBLIC FORUM
CANCER PREVENTION WITH FOOD AND FITNESS
Organised by National Cancer Centre
Highlights:
- Role of nutrition in cancer prevention
- Types of diet to reduce cancer risks
- Nutrition for cancer patients
- Role of fitness in cancer prevention
- How to maintain ideal weight
- Getting fit after cancer
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| Date: |
30 June 2007 (Saturday) |
| Time: |
9.30am to 12.45pm (Mandarin)
(Registration from 9.30am – 10am)
1.30pm to 4.30pm (English)
(Registration from 1.30am – 2pm)
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| Venue: |
HDB Convention Centre (HDB HUB)
Auditorium, Basement 1
480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh
Singapore 310480 |
| Admission: |
$5 per person (inclusive of GST and light refreshment)
Payment will be collected at the registration counter on the day of event. |
| To register: |
Call 6225 5655 / 6236 9432
Monday – Friday: 8.30am to 5pm.
Limited seats. First-come-first-served. |
| Closing date: 28 June 2007 (Thursday) |
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| 3. |
Brown-Bag Event @ NCC
If you have any concerns about your medication, put them all in a bag and bring them to NCC’s pharmacist for review. The pharmacist will identify and correct problems such as improper dosing, lapsed expiry dates, drug mismatches, compliance issues, spotting of duplicate medications as well as poorly stored medications. If necessary, the patient will be referred back to his or her physician for review. This service is for NCC patients only.
| Date: |
9th and 30th June 2007 only |
| Time: |
1pm to 5pm
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To make an
Appointment
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Call 6436 8137 or register directly at the Retail Pharmacy, Level 1, National Cancer Centre, Mondays to Fridays 9am to 5pm.
This service is FREE! |
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