PENYAYANG PESAKIT KANSER was launched in March 2004 at Putrajaya Hospital by YABhg Tun Endon Mahmood.
Penyayang Pesakit Kanser garners the support of concerned individuals, caring corporate houses, supportive institutions of higher learning and like-minded non-governmental organizations NGOs to achieve its goals.
Support and Services
Positive Image Centres
“Positive Image” provides items required by cancer patients at a subsidized rate. Items provided at this outlet are for the use of cancer patients. These items aid in the resumption of as normal a life as possible during and after the battle against cancer.
Categories of Products:
- Surgical
- Post Surgery
- Rehabilitation
- Clinical
- Others
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
To facilitate professional and efficient MLD massage service, PENYAYANG organizes seminars and workshops on Lymphedema Therapy. Patients can avail themselves of MLD massage services at Positive Image. Services are provided by appointment.
Provision of Chemopots
For patients who cannot afford chemopots, PENYAYANG pays for the cost of the chemopots, while doctors provide all the surgical support through the facilities already available at the National Cancer Institute. Provision of chemopot depends on referral by a specialist and availability.
Provision of Items for Rehabilitation
PENYAYANG supplies rehabilitation items to help users with recovery to improve comfort, and to assist with daily activities. Each item is chosen based on the patients requirements to enhance treatment results. Therapists will assist in selecting and using the most suitable products for each individual.
Cancer Support Group – Friends of Positive Image
Various cancer awareness programmes and activities are organized in collaboration with relevant and appropriate individuals, agencies, institutions and professional bodies to create awareness and to disseminate information pertaining to cancer-related issues.
Anjung Budi at Institut Kanser Negara
A hospitality corner for patients – a zone for comfort, care and healing.
Peer Support
Service is provided by doctors, counsellors and volunteers who are cancer survivors. PENYAYANG coordinates these activities.
PENYAYANG PESAKIT KANSER LOCATIONS
Post Care Products
Health Care Products
Mastectomy Brassiere (6 – 8 weeks after surgery)
Post Mastectomy bras for all kinds of surgeries. Firmly fitting with the breast form for comfortable wear.
Silicone Breast Form
Silicone breast forms designed to simulate the weight and shape of natural breasts – giving confidence in appearance and a balances posture. Personalized fitting services for breast prothesis.
Lymphatic Products
Clinically approved tools and Professional Manual Lymphedema Drainage (MLD) by trained Therapists for lymphedema treatment. A wide selection of compression bandages.
Recommended for
- Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema (BRCL)
- Primary of Secondary Lymphedema
- Postoperative Edema
- Posttraumatic Edema
- Removal of Lymph Nodes
- Chronic Venous insufficiency
Health Care Products
Prosthetics and Orthotics
“Prosthetic” refers to an artificial device that replaces a missing body part, which may have been lost through trauma, disease, or a congenital condition. Prosthetics aim to restore functions and appearances as much as possible, helping users move, walk, or perform daily tasks.
A prosthetic limb (also called a prosthesis) replaces an arm, leg, hand, or foot.
A prosthetic leg is for someone who has had an amputation below the knee.
Assistive Rehab Support
Assistive rehabilitation products are to maintain or improve an individual to overcome specific functional limitations and participate more fully in daily activities.
Types of assistive rehab products:
- Cervical Orthosis
- Thoracic Orthosis
- Lumbo Sacral Orthosis
- Upper Extremity Orthosis
- Lower Extremity Orthosis
- Podiatry
- Traction Appliances
Mobility Aids
Mobility aids are devices that make everyday tasks easier and safer for people with disabilities, chronic conditions or injuries. Mobility aids help users move more independently and they may also reduce pain as users move about.
Types of mobility aids
- Walking Frames
- Wheelchairs
- Crutches and
- Walking Sticks
