“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”
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Together, We Beat Cancer!
Everyone has their story in their own cancer journey. We too, have ours. How our path have crossed even though we are continents away, is simply because we have the same passion – to eliminate the fear of cancer and by doing the best we can in our roles to help cancer warriors battle thisContinue reading “Together, We Beat Cancer!”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
The Radiation Therapist: An Accidental Career
“But Dad – I want to be an engineer, just like you!” The question where parents will come to ask someday and that their children would have to make a decision – “What would you like to study next and which college would you be applying for?”. Well, my turn came after I completed myContinue reading “The Radiation Therapist: An Accidental Career”
Stephanie Loo 