A Radiation Therapists’ Adventure

Not all storms come to disrupt, sometimes they clear your path

If I could sum it all up, 2022 for me would be like an ATV ride. There were times when the roads were smooth; and the path ahead clear, And at times when you least expect, The road ahead begins to disappear. As darkness looms, Before that unpredictable climb, Hardly able to brace, Zero gravityContinue reading “Not all storms come to disrupt, sometimes they clear your path”

Part 3: Improving Communication in Radiation Therapy

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” — Marie Curie Of all the things to be afraid of in the world, not knowing is perhaps my biggest fear. That is why, personally, I feel that communicationContinue reading “Part 3: Improving Communication in Radiation Therapy”

Part 2: Patient Communication in Radiation Therapy

Author’s Note: Name(s) and examples used for the purpose of this 3-section blog post are entirely fictional and any coincidental representations are not intended. Opinions are the author’s own and must not be misconstrued as guidelines or medical advice. It is today. Another date that Auntie Jen would most likely remember for the rest ofContinue reading “Part 2: Patient Communication in Radiation Therapy”

Part 1: The Patient Journey

Author’s Note: Name(s) and examples used for the purpose of this 3-section blog post are entirely fictional and any coincidental representations are not intended. Opinions are the author’s own and must not be misconstrued as guidelines or medical advice. Auntie Jen’s Patient Journey In a brightly lit consultation room, Auntie Jen sat across Dr CullerContinue reading “Part 1: The Patient Journey”

“Stay Close To People Who Feel Like Sunlight”

“Sometimes, we really do need a breath of fresh air. A change of environment, and some laughter and colour along with it. “ – Stephanie Loo As all of us have been bracing the pandemic this past year, some of us may have had it far worse than others. We’ve all had our fair shareContinue reading ““Stay Close To People Who Feel Like Sunlight””

Enjoying The Last Days of 2020 With Some Exploration & Self-Reflection

Wednesday mornings don’t usually begin like this. I woke up and decided on a whim that I would go exploring! I wanted to break out of that routine exercise monotony so I thought it would be fun to explore a part of Singapore which I had never visited before. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyContinue reading “Enjoying The Last Days of 2020 With Some Exploration & Self-Reflection”

An Ode to Brilliant Minds – Marie Curie & Her Discoveries

26th December 1898 – The discovery of Radium1903 – Marie Curie was the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize and the first woman to become a professor at the University of Paris I had a long thought of what would be worth sharing on a date that meant a lot to me, theContinue reading “An Ode to Brilliant Minds – Marie Curie & Her Discoveries”

You Can’t Spell Christmas Without RT. Constructing The Gingerbread ‘House’-cyon.

Christmas has got to be one of THE best holidays of the year – well, at least for my sister and I. Apart from it being the festive season, our family also celebrates a string of birthdays! One of the best parts for me is that I get to wake my sister up everyyy ChristmasContinue reading “You Can’t Spell Christmas Without RT. Constructing The Gingerbread ‘House’-cyon.”

Radiation Therapists in Malaysia and How We Came To Be.

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.”

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”