Wound and Enterostomal Services Page
Caring for a wound after surgery, be it from a major or minor surgery, require the services of Wound Care and Enterostomal Therapy Nurses, or ET Nurses. Patients with these health conditions will rely on specially trained nurses to manage their treatment and to keep the wound safe from infection.…
Topical nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs for management of osteoarthritis pain: A consensus recommendation Blog Post
Osteoarthritis (OA) contributes to significant medical and socioeconomic burden in many populations. Its prevalence is expected to rise continuously owing to the combined effects of aging and increase in risk factors, including obesity, physical inactivity, and joint injuries. Pain is a hallmark presentation of OA. Topical nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)…Other CSR Activities Page
At Beacon Hospital, we always strive to give back to the community through our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programmes. Apart from the above activities, we also offers other forms of assistance, such as medical outreach programmes for the refugees and low income families, free consultation clinic for patients who would…Radiotherapy Page
Radiotherapy is a painless cancer treatment using high-energy particles or waves such as x-rays, gamma-rays, electron beams or protons to kill or shrink cancer cells. It can have a targeted, powerful effect on tumours that are confined to a specific area. A machine outside the body (external-beam radiation therapy) Come…
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Blog Post
Article Summary: NST Online – 31 December 2021 Malaysia’s ageing population is expected to reach 16.3 per cent by 2040 – as such, the number of women susceptible to osteoporosis is likely to increase as menopause is the most critical risk factor for the condition. Osteoporosis refers to a skeletal…
Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy Promotion
Screening with a gastroscopy or colonoscopy aids in the early discovery of digestive disorders as well as cancer, thus improving the chances of a better treatment outcome. In Malaysia, colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers among men and the second most common among women at a prevalence…
Free Dietitian Consultation
According to the Malaysia National Cancer Registry, there were 168,822 new cancer cases reported between 2017 to 2021. Fortunately, several treatment options are available, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. However, these treatments may lead to side effects that affect taste, smell, and appetite, affecting the ability to…
Colonoscopy Promotion 2024
According to the recent Globocan report in 2022, 13.8% of new cancer cases in Malaysia are colorectal cancer, reflecting an increase from the year 2020. Meanwhile, it remains the second most common cancer among Malaysian men and women. Colorectal cancer often shows no symptoms at its early stages. A colonoscopy…
