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I wanted to share a special video for the women who have undergone a Breast Cancer surgery or scheduled to do so. Removal of one or both breasts, or even a lumpectomy is traumatic and can have a significant impact on your mental and physical state of mind. We understand and recognise that! Hence we urge you to speak to your partner, spouse and family members on how you feel. Sometimes they just don’t know or cannot anticipate the extent. More importantly, reach out to Mental Health professionals, preferably before your surgery but post is also crucial. In CARER - Personalised Cancer Care we make Mental Well-being Therapy almost mandatory for all patients. Mental Experts are equipped to support you through this journey, ensuring that you come out healthier than you were before your diagnosis. #mentalhealthprofessional #patientcenteredcare #breastcancerawareness

𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗝𝗢𝗕 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝟯𝟳/𝟱𝟮 This week, my patient relative wanted to pick a fight with me. He felt that, we, the managing team were wasting time keeping his father in the hospital. We had been evaluating his father for some type of cancer, but we initially focused on resuscitating and making sure he was stable enough before we continued the evaluation. He didn’t understand though, and he simply wanted to go home with his father. This event made me realize how important communication with my patients and their relatives are. I took time to explain to them what we were evaluating him for, and why we were still keeping him in the hospital. In the end, we reached some sort of consensus and they agreed to stay until we certified him stable enough to be discharged. While the health care provider has to learn how to communicate effectively with their patient, the patient and relatives must also learn to regard their caregivers as people who have their best interests at heart, and seek to relate with them in this manner. This way, everyone is on board with the laid out management plan, and are eager to comply for the good of all the parties involved, patient and relative alike. This was my last week in General Surgery, and it was a great experience for me. Did you have to navigate any tough situation at work this week? I’d like to hear about it in the comments section. #linkedin #medicine #housemanship

Finding triumph in medical discoveries: unraveling hidden health challenges Discovering new cancers and diagnosing subtle conditions can be incredibly rewarding in our line of work. Picture this: after a motor vehicle collision, we spot a hidden traumatic injury that calls for immediate surgery. These moments, these victories, they fuel our passion for what we do. Witnessing patients respond positively to chemotherapy and witnessing their battles against cancer is undeniably heartwarming. But you know what truly stands out as one of the most fulfilling experiences? Unraveling the mystery behind a potentially curable cancer. Imagine detecting a tiny pancreatic mass that puts the person in the 5% survivor group rather than the 95% who don't make it. These are the monumental triumphs that keep us going and remind us why we chose this path—to make a real difference in people's lives. #MedicalTriumphs #HiddenHealthChallenges #CancerDiagnosis #MedicalDiscoveries #PositivePatientResponses #HealthcareWins #MakingADifference #MedicalJourney #HopefulDiagnoses #MedicalBreakthroughs Brett Mollard is a radiologist. Link in bio or visit kevinmd.com/podcast

Chemo round 6 in the bag! 🔔 Just one more to go before surgery, and so many unknowns.❓ What if six months of chemo hasn't worked as well as hoped? I’ll need more of the stuff which is literally poisoning every part of my body at the sane time as saving my life! 🤦🏻♀️ What if they find cancer cells in my lymph nodes that didn’t show up on any scans? I’ll need more surgery to remove them. 😬 What if… what if… what if…It's honestly terrifying. 🫣 Cancer doesn’t just crash into every part of your life. It unapologetically bulldozes into the lives of your family, friends, and loved ones.💔 That's what I hate most about cancer: how it affects the closest people around me. 😔 Over 700,00 others of working age just like them become caregivers to someone with cancer literally overnight. They don't get a heads up, have time to prepare, and receive hardly any support. 🥺 Carers are the forgotten heroes in this mess. They deserve recognition, support, and consideration in the workplace. 🌟 The Carers Leave Act 2023 came into effect on April 6th! 📅 No! An employee does not have to put their request for leave in writing or give their employer evidence of their dependant's care needs. ✊ And btw! This picture might look like chemo is easy! It’s bloody not! - but how could I resist an opportunity to stick my leg in the air? 💚 #CancerAwareness #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #PeopleAndDevelopment #Speaker

"Women are strong" Reading about Joanna Dong’s recent health scare reminds me of the resilience and strength many women, especially single mothers, demonstrate daily. Joanna’s experience with a breast cancer scare, followed by a minor surgery, is a stark reminder of the importance of health vigilance and preparedness. Joanna’s proactive approach, from noticing a symptom to undergoing thorough tests and finally having surgery, is a commendable act of self-care. Her decision to share her journey openly is a powerful step towards destigmatizing conversations about breast health. As she said, talking about breast conditions should be normalised by now. I have clients who face similar scares every year. The anxiety, the hospital visits, and the uncertainty can be overwhelming. Some of them are single mothers, these fears can be magnified by the weight of their responsibilities. To all the ladies who go through these health scares, you are not alone. Stay vigilant, prioritize your health, and ensure you have a safety net in place. Your well-being is paramount, and taking proactive steps today can make a world of difference tomorrow. I’m Max, watching some of Joanna's YouTube videos from the earlier years when she first took part in singing competitions abroad, and pondering about the initial shocks when learning about a medical condition. Connect with me on LinkedIn at https://lnkd.in/g_3_eQxp, engage with me at engage.fa.com.sg/maxtung, or reach out on Telegram: @maxttx. #HealthInsurance #BreastCancerAwareness #SingleMothers #FinancialPlanning #lbfalumni #skyhightower #chooseindependent #mreyebags

https://lnkd.in/ekJcYPuC WATCH this short video on Breast Reconstruction vs. Breast Implants with breast surgeon, Dr. Desiree D'Angelo. Part Three of my Four-Part Breast Health Series with @Premier Surgical Network. For more information, call 1-833-269-9754. #breastcancer #premiersurgicalnetwork #breasthealthseries #breastcancermonth #breastcancerawarenessmonth #breastcancerawareness #mastectomy #breastimplants #breastreconstruction

As a follow up to yesterday' s post see below for link to interview with Dr. Belkin.

Hear from one of Women As One's founders, Roxana Mehran in tomorrow's webinar entitled: Overcoming the Vexing Problem of a Lack of Women in Clinical Trials and Empowering Success in Practice. Learn more and register for the first session in the series 'Unintended Consequences of Atrial Fibrillation'. Register here ➡️https://lnkd.in/dzC5RSzT #AtrialFibrillation #Cardiology #EP #WomenInEP