When Does The Breast Have To Go?

The Bigger Picture · Health and Living · 25 Sept 2018 · 30 mins listen

About 40 per cent of breast cancer patients in Malaysia are diagnosed at the advanced stages. At this late stage, is it inevitable that the breast has to be removed? With Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming up in October, we explore surgical options for breast cancer treatment, together with Consultant Breast and Oncoplastic Surgeon Dr Tan Gie Hooi from ParkCity Medical Centre.

Produced by:

Tee Shiao Eek and Kelly Anissa

Presented by:

Meera Sivasothy

Categories:

Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Science,Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags:

ramsay sime darby, breast cancer, mastectomy, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, Pink October,health and living,The Bigger Picture

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