Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia and accounts up to 60% of dementia cases. It is a progressive disease whereby the symptoms will gradually worsen with time. In … Read More
Palliative Care
What is a Central Venous Catheter?
Central Venous Catheter is a tube which is passed through a vein to reach the thoracic (chest) portion of the Vena Cava (the large vein returning blood to the heart) … Read More
National Cancer Society of Malaysia
The National Cancer Society of Malaysia (Persatuan Kanser Kebangsaan Malaysia) or (NCSM), is the first not-for-profit cancer organization in Malaysia that provides education, care and support services for people affected … Read More
The Road to Cancer Recovery
Advancements in medical technology of cancer detection and treatment, has led to an increase in the number of people surviving and living with cancer for longer periods of time. Many … Read More
Cancer Survival
Cancer prognosis is the term used to estimate the outcome of a cancer, in terms of the chances of recovery or recurrence after treatment. To explain better, your treating oncologist … Read More
10 MYTHS ABOUT PALLIATIVE CARE
Palliative care is a multidisciplinary approach to specialised medical, dietary, physiotherapy and nursing care for people with life-limiting illnesses such as end-stage cancer or stroke or conditions requiring long term care such as Parkinson’s disease or dementia.
PALLIATIVE CARE: FOR THE ELDERLY & NON-CANCER PATIENTS
By the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) definition, palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-threatening illness…
HOW CAN PALLIATIVE CARE HELP YOU?
The goal of palliative care is to improve quality of life for both the person and their family. It is comfort care and supportive care. This care can be provided by a multi-disciplinary team consisting of oncologists, nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians and counsellors who work together…