Vision
Dr Mel has a vision that all patients are able to receive the best possible high quality of care that is not only evidence based but also individualised to meet the needs of the patients, all working together towards achieving the best possible outcomes.
MISSION
Dr Mel encourages everyone:
- to perform regular Self-Breast Examination (SBE),
- to attend breast Screening,
- to understand risks factors of breast cancer and protect our healthy lifestyles with “SHIELD”
She believes that all breast cancer patients need 
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Holistic
and high-quality care can be delivered to patients by involving the multidisciplinary and multi-professional team.
and high-quality care can be delivered to patients by involving the multidisciplinary and multi-professional team.
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Oncoplastic & Reconstructive Breast Surgery,
are modern breast cancer surgery techniques that are available to patients. These modern procedures help to minimise the impact of breast cancer surgery on physical, psychosocial (social, mental, emotional & spiritual), sexual and even financial wellbeing.
are modern breast cancer surgery techniques that are available to patients. These modern procedures help to minimise the impact of breast cancer surgery on physical, psychosocial (social, mental, emotional & spiritual), sexual and even financial wellbeing.
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Partnership
Patient-doctor or patient-specialist partnership is crucial in preparing patients to navigate breast cancer journey from diagnosis, treatment, recovery to survivorship.
Patient-doctor or patient-specialist partnership is crucial in preparing patients to navigate breast cancer journey from diagnosis, treatment, recovery to survivorship.
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Empowerment
Patient empowerment is when patient gain vital understanding and knowledge to make informed decisions throughout the journey of breast cancer from diagnosis, treatment, recovery to survivorship.
Patient empowerment is when patient gain vital understanding and knowledge to make informed decisions throughout the journey of breast cancer from diagnosis, treatment, recovery to survivorship.
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Self-Breast Examination, Screening & “SHIELD”
Know our breasts by performing regular self-breast examination with evidence-based treatment and attending breast screening.
Early detection of breast cancer coupled with best evidence treatment plans can lead to good or excellent outcomes and possibly curative. Understand risks factors for breast cancer and protect our healthy lifestyle with our "SHIELD".
Know our breasts by performing regular self-breast examination with evidence-based treatment and attending breast screening.
Early detection of breast cancer coupled with best evidence treatment plans can lead to good or excellent outcomes and possibly curative. Understand risks factors for breast cancer and protect our healthy lifestyle with our "SHIELD".
- Sleep well so that we can get adequate rest.
- Handle stress with effective strategies like doing yoga, pilates, meditation, dancing, singing and any other enjoyable activities. For peace of mind, ensure a healthcare insurance is in place according to affordability.
- Interact in meaningful discussions or conversations to build supportive relationships or supportive networks.
- Exercise regularly.
- Love ourselves and practice self-love so we can love others more. Learn new things.
- Diet. Have healthy diet with colourful fruits and vegetables. Limit sugar or fatty food to avoid obesity. Drink alcohol in moderation.