Dr. Yew Oo TAN
Dr Tan Yew Oo is currently the specialist in Medical Oncology in private practice at Farrer Park Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital, […]
Where Is The Mediastinum ? How Are Mediastinal Tumours Diagnosed?
Chest surgery refers to surgery performed by specialists (thoracic surgeons) for organs in the chest. This includes lungs heart, oesophagus, diaphragm and nerves. There is a potential space in the chest which is known as the mediastinum.
Research Reveals that Lung Cancer Is No Longer Just a Smoker’s Disease
The rise in the number of non-smokers with lung cancer, along with the higher mortality rate in Asian populations, is a reminder that clean living does not guarantee us a free pass from this disease. In light of this, it is important to understand the underlying causes, risk factors and available treatments for lung cancer in non-smokers, so that we can have a better chance of spotting and treating the disease early.
Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Thyroid and Parathyroid surgery involves the care and surgical management of diseases found in the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Lumps (nodules) growing in the thyroid is relatively common and some of these lumps may be cancerous. Mainstay of treatment for thyroid cancer is surgery and this can be done safely with excellent outcome. There can be an over or underproduction of thyroxine by the thyroid gland as well, and though these issues are usually treated medically, surgery is needed in some instances. The parathyroids, four small relatively tiny endocrine glands lying next to the thyroid (two on each side of the neck) secrete a hormone known as iPTH which is responsible for the regulation of calcium metabolism in the human body. One or more of these parathyroid glands can become pathological and affect the blood calcium level, which in turn can affect many vital processes in our bodies, including our muscles, heart, and kidneys. Thankfully, these pathological parathyroids can be treated successfully with surgery. Cancer of the parathyroids is rare but it can be treated with surgery as well with good outcomes.
Early detection of breast cancer
SIBS is pleased to introduce Dr. Turobova Tatiana, Head of Oncology Department at International University Clinic onto our in-network of medical specialists. In this article, Dr. Tatiana discusses the three ways of early detection of women’s breast cancer and emphasises the importance of regular breast screeining. You can also book an appointment with Dr. Tatiana online on SIBS or contact us for more details.
What is lymphoma?
This article (in Khmer only) is contributed courtesy of Dr. SOK Sothea, Oncologist and Hematologist from Chakra Cancer Clinic, Phnom Penh. Dr. Sothea discusses about the main symptoms of lymphoma, a cancer of the white blood cells and where lymph nodes are usually located in various parts of the body and also about the various treatment options.
What is a heart attack?
This article is available in Khmer only and is contributed, courtesy of Prof. Sok Chour from Heart Care Center in Phnom Penh. As a Interventional Cardiologist, with more than 25 years experience, Prof. Chour discusses and shares about the symptons of this condition and how to prevent heart attack.
How does smoking affect your family and other people?
Smokers often assume no harm is done to their families or others if they do not light up in front of non-smokers. Secondhand smoke is a combination of smoke from the burning end of a cigarette and the smoke breathed out by smokers. Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) exposes non-smoker even if the smoker does not light up in not light up in front of non-smokers, or if they ventilate the enclosed space they are lighting up in.
Should chemotherapy for breast cancer be given before or after surgery?
This article (in Khmer Only) is contributed, courtesy of Dr. SOK Sothea from Chakra Cancer Clinic, Phnom Penh.
What is mental stress and its symptoms?
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