Dr Alex Tang , Consultant Vascular and Interventional Radiologist and his radiology team at SJMC ’ s state-of-the-art VIR suite .
treatment has won them these awards from the GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards 2023� Multi-Disciplinary Oncology Service �rovider o� the �ear in �sia��aci�c for the fifth consecutive year , the Paediatric Oncology Service Provider of the Year in Asia- �aci�c and �dvanced �enetics �ervice �rovider o� the �ear in �sia��aci�c a�ards for the second and third consecutive years respectively .
�Despite having won this award in the previous years , we are constantly looking to improve our services to stay on top in the industry . We ’ re glad our efforts in improving the medical technology and patient experience has given us the edge to win these awards once again , � shares Catherine Lee , Director of Cancer � Radiosurgery Centre in S�MC .
Among the latest medical technology that S�MC was the first to acquire were� � �adi�act��� �ith �ynchrony The first in Malaysia , this technology provides synchronised and continuous delivery of precise radiation treatment to tumours in motion . The precise delivery of radiation also reduces the number of treatment sessions required by patients to reach the same outcome . � �iscovery �I �en� A digital P�T�CT scanner with advanced imaging technology for cancer diagnosis that allows for 30 % faster scans , 30 % lower radiation dose , high sensitivity , and exceptional quality in detecting small lesions for better patient comfort .
In addition to their cutting-edge technology , S�MC offers support for cancer patients through a dedicated patients navigator program and an active patient support group , making the treatment journey more holistic and empowering patients to make informed decisions .
Recognised in Pioneering Niche Specialties S�MC made its mark for the first time as the Interventional
Radiology Provider of the �ear in Asia-Pacific from the �lobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards 2023 . This award is significant as it was the first private hospital to set up a �ascular and Interventional Radiology ( �IR ) Centre in 2002 , equipped with a full fledged advanced vascular and interventional angiography suite . �IR is a cutting-edge medical specialty that utilises imageguidance to perform minimally invasive , vascular and non-vascular procedures to diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases , including� � Cancer � tumour management � Liver and biliary disease � Aneurysm � Stroke � �terine fibroids and adenomyosis � Blood clots
The skilled Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists from SJMC consisting of ( left-right ) Dr Maylene Kok , Dr Chen Harn Chin , Dr Wong Chee Sing , Datin Dr Sharmila Sachithanandan , Dr Ganesalingam Kanagasabai , Dr C K Ranjeev Prabhakeran , and Dr Tan Soon Seng .
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