Happy World Radiography Day 2020! Also, to all Malaysian Radiographers, a toast to our profession’s 50th Anniversary! – A brief history on how we came to be, where we are and where we hope to be in the future. “Radiation Therapists have and always will be integral members of every team that delivers high qualityContinue reading “Radiation Therapists in Malaysia and How We Came To Be.”
Author Archives: Stephanie Loo
Radiotherapy Shortages and Acknowledging the Cancer Burden
“How often will a small-sized medical subspecialty, like Radiation Oncology have the opportunity to lead a transformational change of global importance? – Norman Coleman, MD at ASTRO 2020 This year, we have been experiencing major changes in how we go about our day-to-day lives. From drastically reduced face-to-face human interactions, working from home, face masksContinue reading “Radiotherapy Shortages and Acknowledging the Cancer Burden”
Learning How to Learn – The Journey of a Master’s Degree
I’ve always been passionate and inquisitive about new things, particularly in my line of work – as a Radiation Therapist. In this role, we have to constantly be creative, quick to adapt, and all while ensuring patient safety is never compromised. For me, undertaking a Masters Degree was one way to expand my role, openContinue reading “Learning How to Learn – The Journey of a Master’s Degree”
Thirty-Three and Counting
Warmly dedicated to my amazing parents; you have definitely set the bar (really) high for a successful and happy marriage. Happy 33rd Anniversary! Pretty pictures, Smiling faces, Evidence of a happy marriage. Hand-in-hand, Through rocky lands, Sharing in life’s brief passage. Cultivated patience, Having resilience, Two souls in kindred courage. Little bickers, Childish snickers, JokesContinue reading “Thirty-Three and Counting”
Bringing Breast Cancer Awareness to Centre Stage
“I do not feel any less of a woman. I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity.” – Angelina Jolie A Brief History about that little Pink ribbon… Breast Cancer Awareness Month did not begin until the year 1985. It started off as a partnership between theContinue reading “Bringing Breast Cancer Awareness to Centre Stage”
Inspirational Figures: Battling Cancer and Erasing the ‘Dots’
“Cancer has been one of my greatest teachers” – HS As a Radiation Therapist, I have met and treated countless patients throughout my career. Over the years, some of them even became friends or social media acquaintances. Though some view our profession as someone who ‘keeps their distance’ from the patients or is ‘jaded fromContinue reading “Inspirational Figures: Battling Cancer and Erasing the ‘Dots’”
Photon Radiation Therapist meets Protons
It sounded like a weapon out of “Guardians of the Galaxy” – Paul Raeburn, Writer in MedPage Today (2017) When I first read about particle colliders in a book by John Connolly, ‘The Gates’, it was about how the fate of humanity lies in the hands of “one small boy, an even smaller dog, and aContinue reading “Photon Radiation Therapist meets Protons”
Inspirational Figures: Filling that Creativity Void
Confession: Dad has always been the artist behind my art in school Yeap – that’s right! Art was never my forte – although, I must admit that it is probably more ‘fear’ than lack of creativity. I’ve always, always loved and appreciated works of art, particularly those using traditional media and craft. Above it all,Continue reading “Inspirational Figures: Filling that Creativity Void”
Setting Up A Radiation Therapy Department
2016 was probably one of the most challenging but fulfilling years of my life Honestly, I did not know what to expect. I mean, how hard could it be to set up a Radiotherapy Department? Who was I kidding, really? Looking back – it was one heck of a challenge, and mind you, it wasContinue reading “Setting Up A Radiation Therapy Department”
The Hong Kong Clinical Experience
“Hong Kong has created one of the most successful societies on Earth.” – Prince Charles Looking back at this memory, I can’t help but express how much I have learnt during the short clinical attachment at the Prince of Wales Hospital (PWH), Hong Kong. I guess that’s how learning should always be – breaking outContinue reading “The Hong Kong Clinical Experience”
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