| Date |
Topics |
Synopsis |
| 6 January, Friday |
Understanding the Role of Chemotherapy in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma |
Chemotherapy is usually offered to Stage 3 & 4A patients. Find out how chemotherapy helps to rid the body of cancer cells, as well as its side effects. |
| 11 February, Saturday |
Chinese New Year Celebration - Lohei Party |
Let's come together as a NPC Family to celebrate Chinese New Year with a lohei, buffet lunch and karaoke party and wish each other a year of health, peace and prosperity. |
| 3 March, Friday |
TCM - Its Role in the Restoration of Health |
Learn the TCM perspective of how the body falls ill and how TCM can address imbalances by combining herbal medicine, acupuncture and massage. |
| 7 April, Friday |
Side Effects of Head & Neck Radiation |
Radiotherapy to the head and neck region is particularly challenging as there are many important nerves and organs that are vital for daily function. Unfortunately, radiation may result in permanent damage to some of these organs and have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life. Find out what they are, how they affect function and what can be done about it. |
| 5 May, Friday |
Members’ Sharing - My Journey with Cancer |
Every survivor has his/her story to tell regarding their NPC journey from diagnosis through to treatment and life post-NPC. Hear what each has to say in this sharing session. |
| 2 June, Friday |
Members’ Sharing - How to Live a Better & Healthier Life After Treatment |
How can survivors live a better life after cancer treatment? Our survivors will share how each of them have managed to live well as an encouragement to others. |
| 7 July, Friday |
Muscular Exercises to Remediate/Prevent Post-Treatment Side Effects |
Muscular tightness in the head, neck and shoulder area is a common side effect from radiotherapy. Learn from the physiotherapist those exercises needed to heal and prevent them. |
| 18 August, Friday |
Members’ Sharing - Optimising Nutrition in our Body |
For cancer survivors, a balanced diet that includes complex carbohydrates, good quality protein and healthy fats, minerals, vitamins, fibre and water is essential to our well being. Learn from fellow survivors how to optimise nutrition uptake to improve one's health. |
| 8 September, Friday |
Dental Issues - Dealing with oral cavities, weak gums, nerve pain and extractions |
Beyond daily oral hygiene, survivors often have to face oral cavities, weak gums, nerve pains, tooth extractions and deep root canal issues. Learn from the dentist how to deal with these issues. |
| 6 October, Friday |
Securing Insurance Coverage After Diagnosis, In & Outs of LPAs & Wills |
What types of insurance are available to cancer survivors like us? How are we assessed and how are policies priced? What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and how is it different from a will? Find out at this session from an insurance financial adviser cum fellow NPC survivor and a specialist in LPAs and wills. |
| 3 November, Friday |
Members’ Sharing - Dealing with Recurrence |
Hear from fellow survivors how they dealt with recurrence, went about choosing the most suitable treatment option, and rode the emotional roller coaster a second time. |
| December |
Year End Break
Preparing for 2018 |
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