English Malay Disclaimer: This article shares personal experiences and is not intended to provide medical or dietary advice. As I was wheeled into the operating theatre in April 2024, neither my surgeon nor I knew that what was planned as a two-hour uterine fibroid removal would become a seven-hour operation. It involved a 7-inch rectal […]
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By Dr. Wong Ting Xuan (IMU University), Koh Bi Qi (Dietitian, Cengild G.I Medical Center) During the journey of cancer diagnosis, patients are often overwhelmed by substantial information through various channels, making decision making challenging. One of the most frequently asked questions would be “Do I need an oral nutrition supplement?” and “Which one is
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Acknowledgment: This summary is based on the CNN Health article “More young people are getting early-onset colorectal cancer: 5 things to know” which features insights from Dr. Kimmie Ng of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent. Full credit to CNN and the experts cited in the original piece. Colorectal cancer
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Cancer survivorship is a journey that extends beyond the psychological and physical effects of receiving a cancer diagnosis and treatment. It is a stage of life marked by physical recovery, emotional healing, and adapting to new ways of living. Survivors often face challenges such as fatigue, fear of recurrence, changes in body image, and uncertainty
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Cancer changes more than just the body. From the moment you are diagnosed with cancer, your life is forever changed. It can shift how you feel, think and act (Keonen, 2022). Emotions often become more intense or unfamiliar. Fear, sadness, anger and confusion all may show up at once and may change moment to moment.
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Understanding and Addressing Unexplained Weight Loss after Cancer Diagnosis English Malay Mandarin By Charmaine Lavinia (Dietitian, IMU University) & Koh Bi Qi (Dietitian, Cengild G.I Medical Center) Most cancer diagnoses usually have one symptom in common: that is, rapid, unexplained weight loss, even when a patient is eating enough. It can result from multiple interacting
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