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Cancer is the dreaded disease that everyone hopes will never touch their lives. Learn how an early diagnosis can lead to successful treatments of various types of cancers from breast cancer to blood cancer and colon cancer. Discover hope in the stories of cancer survivors who have come through to lead active lives and learn more about your options and advancements in cancer treatments from our panel of medical leaders. |
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| 1.15pm |
Door Opens |
| 1.30pm |
Opening Introduction
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Stories of Hope - A new lease of life after cancer
Take an intimate look into the lives of individuals who have recovered from various types of cancer, from their pre-cancerous days through diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Hear the stirring stories of cancer warriors who have struggled, fought and triumphed over the deadly illness. Find out about the different case studies of cancer types and be informed about the advances in cancer treatments.
By Dr Ang Peng Tiam
Medical Director & Medical Oncologist, Parkway Cancer Centre |
| 2.10pm |
Demystifying Breast Cancer - The facts on early detection, risks and treatments
Breast cancer is pretty well understood today… or is it? This talk will dispel any lingering doubts or myths and teach you about early detection, risks, diagnosis and treatments for breast cancer. Learn more about breast conservation therapy, as well as the latest updates on available treatments. Find out if you are prone to breast cancer and how you can prevent it.
By Dr Khoo Kei Siong
Deputy Medical Director & Medical Oncologist, Parkway Cancer Centre |
| 2.45pm |
Tea Break |
| 3.15pm |
Understanding Blood Cancer - Can we prevent or stop this disease?
‘Leukemia’ is a broad term that covers a range of diseases arising from cancer of the blood or bone marrow. Learn about the different types of blood cancers and their early detection, as well as the latest advances in diagnoses and treatments. And for those who are susceptible, arm yourself with preventive knowledge.
By Dr Freddy Teo
Haematologist, Parkway Cancer Centre |
| 3.50pm |
Fighting Colon Cancer: From An Insider's Viewpoint
Is it true that your diet can cause colon cancer? How can you know if you are at risk and what preventive steps to take? Learn all this and more, including the facts on early detection, diagnoses and treatments for colorectal cancer.
By Dr Patricia Kho
Medical Oncologist, Parkway Cancer Centre |
| 4.25pm |
Question and Answer Session |
| 5.00pm |
End of Seminar |
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| Speakers |
Dr Ang Peng Tiam
Medical Director & Medical Oncologist, Parkway Cancer Centre
Dr Ang Peng Tiam graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery in 1982. He did his residency in Internal Medicine and was conferred the Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine) in 1986. He completed his fellowship in Medical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas and Stanford University Medical Center in 1989.
Dr Ang was awarded the Singapore President’s Scholarship in 1977. He was awarded the Prof Sir Gordon Arthur Ransome Gold medal for being the top candidate in the Master of Medicine Clinical Examinations in 1986, and Singapore’s National Science Award in 1996 for his outstanding contributions in Medical Research. In recognition of his public service, the Sultan of Kedah conferred upon him a datukship in 2003. Dr Ang was founding Head of the Department of Medical Oncology at Singapore General Hospital from 1991 to 1997. He held the concurrent post of Director of the Oncology Centre and Clinical Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, NUS. He remains a Visiting Consultant at National Cancer Centre and is also the Vice Chairman of Singapore Cancer Society.
He was past President of the Singapore Society of Oncology. He maintains a keen interest in research and has published and presented more than 100 papers and abstracts.
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Dr Khoo Kei Siong
Deputy Medical Director & Medical Oncologist, Parkway Cancer Centre
Dr Khoo Kei Siong presently serves as the Vice President in the Council of the College of Physicians, Singapore. He also sits on the Medical Advisory Committee and the Medical Clinical Research Committee in the Ministry of Health.
Before he moved to his current practice, Dr Khoo was a Senior Consultant and Head of Department of Medical Oncology at the National Cancer Centre (NCC). He was founding Director of the Division of Clinical Trials and Epidemiological Sciences and was instrumental in setting up the clinical trials capabilities in NCC.
Dr Khoo graduated from the National University of Singapore and received his training in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology at the Singapore General Hospital. He was awarded the Singapore Government HMDP fellowship in 1993 to pursue training and research in breast cancer at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
Dr Khoo is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the European Society for Medical Oncology and a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh. He was President of the Singapore Society of Oncology from 1998 to 2000.
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Dr Freddy Teo
Haematologist, Parkway Cancer Centre
Dr Teo Cheng Peng was awarded the Public Service Commission Scholarship by the Singapore Government to study Medicine at the National University Hospital. He graduated in 1984 and completed the post-graduate examination in 1987. Under another scholarship, he received further specialised training in stem cell transplantation at the Royal Marsden Hospital, one of the leading cancer centres in the United Kingdom.
Upon returning, he started the Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood Stem Stem Cell Transplant programme at the National University Hospital. In 1995, he wa recruited to develop the Autologous Stem Cell Transplant programme for solid tumours in the Department of Medical Oncology, Singapore General Hospital. After a successful implementation of the clinical programme, he continued to develop his interest in the field of stem cells and was one of the pioneers in starting an autologous stem cell bank in Singapore. |
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Dr Patricia Kho
Medical Oncologist, Parkway Cancer Centre
Dr Kho was Head of Department of Medical Oncology, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, one of the largest teaching hospitals of the University of New South Wales. During this time, she was also Director of the Clinical trials unit and a Clinical Lecturer. More recently, she was a Consultant at Sydney Adventist Hospital and a Visiting Scientist to the Garvan Institute of Research, Sydney.
She graduated from University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK in 1995 and worked at National University Hospital, Singapore before continuing her specialist postgraduate training in medical oncology at Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney.
She obtained her fellowship from Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2003. Her interest in translational research led her to work at Genome Institute of Singapore from 2002 to 2003 and is currently pursuing a Masters degree in the treatment of colorectal cancer.
Dr Kho is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Medical Oncology Group, Australia, the International Association of Lung Cancer, the Australian Lung Trials Group and Australasian Gastrointestinal Trials Group.
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| Date/Time & Venue |
Saturday, 15 October2011
1.30pm - 5.00pm
Raffles City Convention Centre, Canning Room, Level 4 |
| Ticket Fee |
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S$11 (Book your tickets by 5 October 2011) |
| Regular Price |
S$16 |
| Event Day Price |
S$21 (Tickets bought on 15 October 2011) |
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