Why keep fit? Cancer Rehab Physiotherapist Lim Junhong looks at the importance of tailored exercise programmes following a cancer diagnosis. “What can I do to increase my chances of survival?” This is a question most people will ask when they are diagnosed with a cancer. It is a natural question, and most people will be […]
CONTINUE READING‘Patients are like family’ Parkway Cancer Centre’s Medical Director Dr Ang Peng Tiam talks about his work and his hopes for the profession. Why did you choose to be a medical oncologist? After I finished my training, I was actually planning to go into cardiology because it was very popular at the time. However, the Director of […]
CONTINUE READINGMind the stress Going through cancer and its treatment can be stressful. Parkway Cancer Centre’s counsellor Jaime Yeo looks at how to manage the stress. Mindfulness helps you to manage stress, not by ignoring it but by being aware of it. Founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn, mindfulness is a moment-by-moment awareness of what you are experiencing, […]
CONTINUE READINGLaughing your way to better health Parkway Cancer Centre organises laughter yoga sessions for cancer patients. They started laughing in silence. Then, the laughter grew in volume, from soft to loud. Then it changed tune, going “he he he” like a motor that would not start. This was what participants at a laughter yoga session […]
CONTINUE READINGThere are many myths surrounding the relief and treatment of cancer pain. A proper understanding of cancer pain and its management can thus help…
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