Cyclotron Page
Cyclotron is a device used to accelerate particles that constantly shoots a beam of charged protons in a circular direction that creates radioisotopes for a group of drugs known as radiopharmaceuticals, which are used to detect and treat cancer. Charged particles are propelled to extremely high speeds and energy using…Free Adjuvant Chemotherapy / Radiotherapy Welfare Fund 2022 Page
Breast cancer is the most common cancer that affects women worldwide. Just in Malaysia alone, 1 out of 17 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020 (Globocan, 2020). Many patients delay getting the necessary treatment due to financial constraints and lack of knowledge, highly affecting their treatment outcome and…Radiotherapy / Radiosurgery Welfare Fund Page
At Beacon Hospital, we understand that your cancer treatment journey may not be easy. It can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Sadly, some cancer patients avoid treatment because they cannot afford to pay for it. In light of this, the management of Beacon Hospital initiated this Radiotherapy Welfare Fund…
Colon Cancer Page
INTRODUCTION OF COLON CANCER Colorectal cancer is a common type of cancer among men and women in Malaysia. Colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer, colon cancer or rectal cancer. Public awareness of the rising incidence of colorectal cancer is still low. Colorectal cancer starts in the colon (large intestine)…Lymphoma Page
INTRODUCTION OF LYMPHOMA Lymphoma refers to a group of blood cancers that specifically affect a type of white blood cell called the lymphocyte. Lymphocytes are present in blood and the lymphatic system, and function to defend the body against infection. When a person has lymphoma, lymphocytes divide at an abnormal…Free Hepatitis B Screening 2024
Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). WHO reports that 6,000 people are newly infected with viral hepatitis each day and almost 3,000 people die from viral hepatitis every day. The infection can be either acute or chronic, leading to severe outcomes…
Free Doctor’s Home Consultation
Many people, especially the elderly, prefer to be at home within familiar surroundings during the recovery process. We recognize that medical needs don't just end when a patient is discharged from the hospital. Many people still require ongoing care, support, and medical assistance after they leave the hospital, and it…
Free Neck Lump Screening 2024
A lump on the neck or neck masses can be large and visible, or they can be very small. Most neck lumps aren’t harmful. Most are also benign, or non-cancerous. But a neck lump can also be a sign of a serious condition, such as an infection or a cancerous…
