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AMANITALot 1.06, 1st Flr, The Ampwalk,218, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
* Supplier of prosthesis, wigs and other post-surgery items * Counselling, workshops and nutritional advice Amanita is committed to helping women restore their appearance and self-confidence after breast surgery, with several stores in Malaysia specializing in post-surgery supplies for breast cancer patients and survivors, such as prostheses, lingerie, bras, swimwear and wigs. Amanita also offers nutritional advice, counselling and workshops on topics such as lymphedema and exercise.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP15, Jalan Rengas, Taman Melodies,Johor Bahru BREAST CANCER WELFARE ASSOCIATION (BCWA)2nd Floor, Bangunan Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah16, Jln Utara 46200 Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia
* Support group and counseling * Education and training * Assistance – physical aid, medical or financial BCWA is a self-help support group, whereby a volunteer or a breast cancer survivor uses her experience to help another woman (patient) recover from breast cancer. Its members comprise breast cancer survivors, family members of breast cancer patients, related professionals and interested persons. Their objectives are to provide: • Psychosocial support to breast cancer patients before, during and after treatment. • Assistance in procuring non-medical physical aids for breast cancer patients. • Public education in breast self examination. Their hotline is open from Mon-Fri at 10am – 4.30pm.
CANCERLINK FOUNDATION13, Jalan Utara,46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
* Support and care for patients
COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY, ACADEMY OF MEDICINE OF MALAYSIAc/o Department of Biomedical Imaging
* Research
HOSPIS MALAYSIANo. 2 Jalan 4/96Off Jalan Sekuci Taman Sri Bahtera 56100 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
* Palliative care * Education and training * Assistance – physical aid, medical or financial Hospis Malaysia provides free palliative care services to those living in Klang Valley, meeting the needs of people with life-threatening illnesses, their loved ones, and caregivers. It also provides training to health professionals and raising public awareness on palliative care. They have a provision to loan out medical equipments and patient-aids, such as oxygen cylinders and concentrators, beds, syringe drivers, commodes, walking aids and others to patients without charge. They also provide assistance to run errands and transportation, as well as bereavement support service to relatives of patients. In the event of an emergency, patients who are registered for Palliative Homecare can have access to a team of designated medical staff who will be available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
KASIH HOSPICE CARE SOCIETY74, Jalan 14/29, Section 1446100 Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia
* Medical, emotional and spiritual support for patients and their families, at hospitals or at home * Provides an in-patient service * Training workshops in hospice care Kasih Hospice Care Society (KHC) is a charitable organization with a team of doctors, nurses and trained volunteers that help provide care and support for patients facing life-threatening illnesses and their families too. KHC is also involved in community through its regular workshops and educational programmes.
MAJLIS KANSER NASIONAL (MAKNA)No. 26-3, Jalan 10/55ATaman Setiawangsa 54200 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
* Support group and counseling * Education and training * Research * Assistance – physical aid, medical or financial MAKNA (or National Cancer Council) is a community service provider that aims to: • Educate the public on the causes of cancer and to promote a healthy lifestyle. • Give the best care and treatment to cancer patients. • Provide screening and early diagnostic facilities to enable early detection of cancer. • Source, collate and disseminate information effectively to all levels of society. • Encourage, support and conduct research in basic science and clinical research on cancer that will lead to innovative treatment approaches. • Manage a bursary program to provide financial assistance to cancer patients who are unable to meet the financial costs of treatment.
MALACCA BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP2A, Jalan M8, Bukit Baru, Taman Merbuk,
MALAYSIAN BREAST CANCER COUNCIL (MBCC)c/o Breast Cancer Welfare Association5th Floor, Bangunan Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah 16 Jalan Utara 46200 Petaling Jaya Malaysia
* Advocacy The Council consists of organisations of women with breast cancer, national associations of healthcare providers for women at risk and women with breast cancer, and professional bodies and agencies with special interest in breast cancer issues. The objectives are to: • Ensure access to information, appropriate screening, early detection, treatment and support for all women. • Influence the relevant authorities in the development of legislation and policies regarding women at risk and women with breast cancer. • Encourage, support and engage in research and local studies on various aspects of breast cancer. In joining forces, the MBCC will be able to:
MALAYSIAN ONCOLOGICAL SOCIETYSecretariat of Malaysian Oncological SocietyUnit 13-01, Amcorp Service Suites Menara Melawangi Pusat Perdagangan Amcorp 18, Jalan Persiaran Barat 46050 Petaling Jaya Malaysia
* Education and training * Research This academic society consists of oncologists, physicians and surgeons aims to enhance the knowledge of its members with the following objectives to: • Enhance and update the members on the current issues related to cancer care • Provide a forum for discussion and collaboration with other specialist treating cancer such as physicians, surgeons • Provide expert advice to any government or non government agencies pertaining to cancer care • Provide accurate and up to date information on the management of cancer to doctors, news media, patients or any other professional bodies • Assist academic and government agencies in formulating clinical practice guidelines for the country • Educate the public on cancer screening, treatment and prevention • Excel in clinical research • Provide feedback, advice or comments on controversial issues that may affect the quality of care of cancer patients It is committed to offer its services to:
MAMMOGRAPHY CENTREA2.27, Komtar, Jalan Penang
MATAHARILorong Maxwell 2, Jalan Maxwell MINISTRY OF HEALTHBlok E1, E6, E7 & E10, Parcel EPusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan 62590 Putrajaya Malaysia
*Government body The Malaysian Ministry of Health’s mission is to build partnership for health to facilitate and support the people to: • Attain fully their potential in health • Motivate them to appreciate health as a valuable asset • Take positive action to improve further and sustain their health status • To enjoy a better quality of life
NATIONAL CANCER REGISTRY (NCR)2nd Floor, MMA House124, Jalan Pahang 53000 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
The NCR was established to integrate the various regional registries and other data sources for nationwide cancer registration in Malaysia. Their objectives are to: • Determine the disease burden attributable to cancer by quantifying the magnitude of cancer morbidity and mortality, and its geographic and temporal trends in Malaysia. • Identify subgroups in the population at high risk of cancer to whom cancer prevention effort should be targeted. • Identify potential risk factors involved in cancer. • Evaluate cancer treatment, control and prevention program. • Stimulate and facilitate epidemiological research on cancer. The NCR receives data on cancer from 3 main sources:
NATIONAL CANCER SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA66, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz50300 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
The National Cancer Society of Malaysia is dedicated to saving lives and improving the quality of life of cancer patients through its treatment centre and wellness activitie. It also offers a resource centre and educational programmes to educate the public on cancer and its early detection.
PAHANG BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP7352, Taman Rotan Tunggal,
PENANG BREAST CARE SOCIETYMount Miriam Hospital,
PERSATUAN KANSER NETWORK SELANGOR DAN WILAYAH PERSEKUTUANInstitute for Community & Peace Studies (PEKKA),
* Outreach programmes to provide support and information to those diagnosed with breast
cancer, their family and friends Persatuan Kanser Network Selangor dan Wilayah Persekutuan (KanWork) is an outreach group that offers a support system for breast cancer patients and their families. It also fosters cooperation among individuals, groups and institutions to help educate patients, their families and the community. In addition, KanWork is involved in efforts of prevention, early detection, and treatment of breast cancer. The KanWork Resource Center is located at the Putrajaya Hospital.
PERSATUAN PINK CHAMPION IPOHc/o Sumithra Surgical Clinic,
RUMAH HOSPIS PULAU PINANG250a Jalan Air Itam,
SEGAMAT BREAST CANCER SUPPORT SOCIETY34, Jalan Nagasari 7, YAYASAN BUDI PENYAYANG MALAYSIA3rd Flr, Wisma Penyayang,
* Provides aid and medical assistance to the needy and disadvantaged * Promotes and nurtures the development of “Keluarga Bahagia” * Improves the education achievements of deserving individuals Yayasan Budi Penyayang Malaysia is a Foundation incorporated for charitable purposes. In
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