Wonder Women Meets Again March

Any sex related topics definitely would create interest and draw a good crowd. And draw a crowd we did in February despite being "Chap Goh Meh" night. Many of course looked forward to the Q & A session at the end and the was no stopping the throwing wild questions at the Prof!!!Thanks Prof George Lee for being such a sport.

Belinda Bateman

Dr Evelyn Ho

Our March topic will definitely ground most people. It is a very humbling and yet realistic experience. 2007's Global Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October saw Wonder Women hosting "The Teddy Bears' Tea Party" to launch Dr. Annie Smith's book – "Bearing Up With Cancer" which relates her journey through the eyes of her alter-ego – A Teddy Bear.

Proceeds were channeled back to Breast Cancer Welfare Association (BCWA). The event was supported by BCWA, The College of Radiology Malaysia, Hospis Malaysia, Professor Yip Cheng Har, consultant breast surgeon and sponsored by Just Heavenly Cakes, Mr. Ho Ko Yew – lawyer by profession and pianist by passion, Ms Sarah Shahrum, The Attic and Lorraine Tan.

One individual who has benefited from BCWA and Hospis Malaysia is Belinda Bateman who will be with us on the 27^th of March to share her amazing and incredible journey.

Maxnetic also held a charity bazaar and fashion show in support of breast cancer awareness last year October at Marmalade Cafe in Bangsar Village 2.

Dr. Evelyn Ho

The President of The College of Radiology – will also be present to stress the

importance of self breast examination and answer your questions.

Date: ThursdayMarch 27th 2008
Time: 7 pm
Address: 61-2 Jalan Bangkung
Bukit Bandaraya Bangsar
59100 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 03 - 2093 8842


BELINDA BATEMAN

Belinda was recently diagnosed with cancer and she was forced to quit her job which was her sole source of income for herself and her daughter Renayy. Belinda is a single mom.

Having grown up with congenital multiple arthogryposis, Belinda had to overcome and face social biasness in society from an early age. This biasness has unfortunately led on till this day. Nonetheless Belinda strove on through life and eventually gave birth to a beautiful daughter Renayy. It was said that the chances of Belinda’s offspring being born with similar congenital deformities was one in a million, and true to form, Renayy they was that millionth baby.

As if growing up with a disability that slashed her job scope in half wasn’t bad enough, (though she did eventually get a job as a teacher) then onto having to raise Renayy as a single mother, Belinda, at 38,was diagnosed with cancer, and was asked to resign by her company after they paid for her lumpectomy.

Now, with no job, hardly any savings, high treatment costs, social stigma of being a single mother, as well as working with her physical disability, Belinda turned to EPF, Socso, and Welfare for help. And rightly so, as one would think to do in her position.

Now anyone in their rightful mind would be able to take just one look at Belinda and note that she was in fact disabled, and in serious needs of funding for both her and her daughter. With no family or friends being able to support her. Most of us would think that the story ended with a happy scene in which Belinda got the money and the treatment she so rightfully needed, and that life is much easier for her today.

Regrettably that didn’t happen; instead she was told that both EPF and Socso needed to take time out to “Investigate” her condition and situation. In other words, for now not only does Belinda not have any funds to fund both her and her daughter, no one is helping her, not even those who should and can.



COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY
The College of Radiology (CoR) was formerly known as The Malaysian Radiological Society (MRS) - formed by a group of radiologists and radiotherapists in the early 70's.

Today, the College of Radiology is a part of the Academy of Medicine and is made up of clinical radiologists, clinical oncologists, medical physicists and medical professionals with the following objectives:

• Improving the quality of patient care with better outcomes, cost-effectiveness and safety

• Advancing the science of radiology/biomedical imaging/clinical oncology through adoption of newer proven technologies and treatment modalities

• Positively influencing the socio-economics of the practice of radiology/biomedical imaging/clinical oncology

• Facilitating continuing education for radiology/biomedical imaging/clinical oncology and allied health professions

• Supporting, facilitating and promoting the conduct of research for the future of radiology/biomedical imaging and clinical oncology

• Forging closer relationships with other colleges to form partnerships in post graduate training and research activities

• Advising and assisting the relevant regulatory authorities

• Participating in educational community projects

• Establishing standards and practice guidelines in the use of Information Technology in the related disciplines."