Personalising Cancer Care: A Journey Towards A Person-Centred Cancer Journey at SJMC

Cancer affects millions worldwide, not only affecting individuals but also their families, both physically and emotionally. Amidst the challenging journey, Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) emerges as a beacon of hope, advocating for a more personalised, person-centred approach to cancer care. SJMC is committed to putting patients at the centre of every decision while bridging the care gap.

SJMC’s CEO, Mr Bryan Lin commented that as a leading cancer centre in the region, SJMC has served many cancer patients and survivors over the last 21 years, from young to old. He emphasised the hospital’s unwavering dedication to prioritising patients, ensuring that every aspect of treatment reflects a holistic and compassionate approach. He further outlined the hospital's vision for personalised cancer care, driven by cutting-edge technology, multidisciplinary expertise, and a profound sense of empathy.

The Director of SJMC Cancer & Radiology Centre and Imaging Services, Ms Catherine Lee, provided insights into the comprehensive services offered. From state-of-the-art diagnostics to tailored treatment plans, SJMC integrates medical expertise with personalised attention to address each patient's unique needs.

SJMC has also gone the extra mile to create a warm and cosy environment. Boasting a wide range of spacious and personalised areas that come complete with amenities for patients to feel right at home so that they can focus on what matters most: their recovery journey. Special emphasis is placed on creating engaging spaces for children, with livelier aesthetics and volunteer groups often conducting immersive activities as observed by MalaysiaKini.

SJMC goes beyond treating “a patient”. Our dedicated team, from cancer care coordinators to counsellors and educators, works together seamlessly. This collaborative approach empowers you to navigate your cancer journey with confidence. It's a clear reflection of SJMC's thoughtful, personalised care, tailored to your unique needs.

A panel of doctors consisting of Dr Teh Mei Sze (Consultant Breast Surgeon, Oncoplastic), Dr Bala Sundaram Mariappan (Consultant Urologist) and Dr Matin Mellor Abdullah (Consultant Oncologist) took time to share insights on cancer care advancements.

The event would not be complete without our cancer survivors, Noor Shareena Aleeya, Johnny Hoo and Lavaniyah Ganapathy, a mother of a child Leukaemia survivor. They hope that sharing their stories will inspire other cancer patients facing similar challenges to show resilience and perseverance.

Lavaniyah Ganapathy has taken it upon herself to become an advocate for children's cancer awareness as she founded the Children Cancer Association Malaysia. She shared to Sinar Harian for parents to always be truthful with their children, to normalise the word cancer and not lose hope. She believes that “life has to move on, so face through it together with your loved ones”.

Meanwhile, Johnny Hoo is a symbol of resilience who has survived Stage Four non-small cell lung cancer. However, he later relapsed and had to undergo further immunotherapy along with Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT). He stressed the importance of undergoing health screenings as early as possible to detect and mitigate any possible signs of cancer. 

As shared by Hello Doktor, SJMC’s commitment to personalised treatment goes beyond medical expertise – it encompasses empathy, support, and unwavering dedication to each individual's journey towards recovery and healing. At SJMC, we don't just treat cancer; we go above and beyond to empower survivors to embrace life with resilience and hope.

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