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Many "syabas" and "tahniah" to our Malaysian Medical Association for kick starting a year long program where the cost for Cervical Cancer vaccination is partially subsidized by them. For this particular

campaign, I salute to the policy maker, to whom who had to pull strings to make this happen.
For this

Ribuan Tahniah dan ucapan Syabas.
Current market price for a dose of Cervarix ranges from RM300+ to RM180++. With this campaign specifically targeted at girls of age 14-19 years old will benefit as the cost of vaccination would be subsidized by MMA(why not MOH??)
The total cost for vaccination is RM466 under such program.

So why wait, don't procrastinate any longer, register with the nearest clinic near you that took part in such program to enjoy the price cut. I hope I don't sound much like a salesperson, but merely reaching out to the public to take advantage of this.

1st Dose
Remember to bring the ID of the recepient
and RM 233
2nd dose
- RM 233
3rd dose
FREE!!!

My Email Reply to an inquiry

Dear respected Miss ****,
First of all, I would like to apologize for my seemingly short reply,hence giving you the impression that "I don't care" or "it doesn't matter to me" kinda impression. As you many have noticed, I was replying through my IPhone, hence the limitation .
Now,my uttermost passion for cervical cancer prevention stemmed from three patient of mine, who came to me. I prefer the term socializing rather than consultation. I had a man, who lost his wife a few months back due to cervical cancer despite her wife being doing her Pap smear annually. The Pap Smear report was normal. However, 6 month later, she succumbed to cervical cancer.
He started to sob as he speak, and I somehow could feel the pain and torment the gentlemen is experiencing. He started questioning the doctor who performed the test, questioning God, he  simply couldn't accept the fact.
I doubt if he will ever have a closure in such matter. Unless if he openly admit that he has accept the fact that his wife is no longer with him. He has 2 daughters and 1 son.
Then I encountered three similar cases.
Then the desire started to build within me to get myself well versed with cervical cancer, and my desire was reaffirmed with the death of my aunt due to pancreatic cancer. UNLESS you have a family member or friend who is close to you who had died from cancer, one wouldn't understand the psychological,emotional, and mental trauma both the patient and family member experienced.
I was the one who diagnosed my auntie's cancer, and I see through her 9 months battle with pancreatic cancer was the most painful thing. I was there by her deathbed when she died.
Cervical cancer is the 3rd commonest cancer in Asia Pacific. The discovery of the vaccine is revolutionary and marked a milestone in medical history and perhaps even changed the course of history of mankind. It's the second cancer where you have the power to chose NOT TO HAVE instead of merely living healthily and HOPE that one wouldn't get it.
Among the two vaccine, Cervarix is a a better choice by hundred of folds. You may visit www.cervarix.blogspot.com to know more about it.
I sincerely believe a good health care is a basic human right, hence I charge a very low price to enable more group of people to get themselves protected against this dead disease.
 I hope I have answered your questions. Please drop mail if you want to know more about this vaccine.Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

 

Dr Wan Chee Hung(MBBS,Man)
Family Practice, Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine
Klinik Wan Dan Keluarga.(Map)

Message from a Cervical Cancer survivor.

Since I can't manage to get a real survivor from cervical cancer, I searched in the internet and stumbled on this two videos.
Imagine the angst, psychological,and emotional trauma one can avoid with a simple vaccination. Please ladies, wait no more..


So ladies, do no hesitate or procrastinate any longer. It can happen to you. Do you know that the 13 minutes spent on watching these videos, 6 women died of cervical cancer.
Talk to your doctor today.

Revised price for Thin Prep Pap Smear

While getting ready to work yesterday, i thought to myself what else can be done reach out to more people concerning Cervical Cancer awareness.
Recently I found out Tzu Chi Buddhist group foundation jabs their followers with Cervarix at RM130+. Wow!
There are only two way one could get such a good price. Someone must have purchased it in a large lot with the best bonus.Unfortunately, it's only for Tzu Chi members.
I am not running a charity clinic,yet I want to give something back to the society as I felt compelled to do so.

The price for Cervarix will remain competitively low.
Unless of course GSK is willing to further bring down the price. Then I will definitely reduce the price further.
Then it struck me, perhaps there are two other things which I can still try to do(irrespective of the result, more importantly is the attempt) to enable people of the lower income group to get themselves protected.
Out of the available methods of Pap Smear today, Thin Prep Pap Smear still be a choice for a more thorough and accurate sampling, hence accurate result.
I took some time and thought of several possibilities:-
1. to lower the price for Thin Prep Pap Smear from RM90 to RM60, and each test were done using sterile gloves and disposable speculum.

Normal price of Thin Prep Pap Smear will be reduced from RM90 to RM60.

Sample are collected using the prepacked sterile brush for Thin Prep Pap Smear.

For hygienic purposes, only once only disposable speculum are used.

Hence, the whole package will cost RM60 instead of RM90, which has just begun yesterday.
My sincere plea to all readers to inquire more knowledge on Cervical Cancer, as it is the one of two cancers that we are given a choice whether to be willfully protected, rather than leaving to chances. It would be a crying shame when this revolutionary vaccine that is available in the market, yet there are few hundreds of new cases and at 2 deaths everyday due to Cervical Cancer in Malaysia.
Ladies and gentlemen, is has never and will ever be a stigma to get yourselves or your daughter or wife examined.

As a matter of fact, it is probably be one of the most important decision you've made in your life.
To demonstrate to you how rampant Cervical Cancer is in Malaysia, recently I've conducted a Cervical Cancer Prevention week, where I performed Thin Prep Pap Smear only on 4 individuals, out of which one of the four's test result came back as such.

...and when I proceeded with HPV DNA test where the samples are sent to Australia to identify presence of HPV virus and it's subtype.... it reads,

HPV subtype 16,18,31,33,45 are ranked top five that causes Cervical Cancer.
I sincerely ask the public please take care of your health.Please make use of the available "tools" today to detect and prevent this deadly disease before it fully develops.
This reaffirms my belief that one shouldn't have the attitude where disease as such won't happened to them.
It happened to my aunt, it happened to my mother in law. Do you think if ever given a choice, would they want it???
2.Income base/age base
Based upon the income of an individual, where patient would require to bring their pay slip. Monthly income below a certain amount would be charged much lower than proposed price. This will be implemented soon, but yet to ascertain the cut off income point and the price offered.
3.Organize outreach program
90-95% of individuals who have heard of cervical cancer vaccine are urbanite, yet those who stepped forward for the vaccine is rather discouraging and insignificant. Perhaps to organize a talk in the rural area would be a good idea. It has never been tried for this vaccine, which doesn't mean it won't be receptive.
Ladies,please approach your doctor and ask regarding Cervical Cancer.With the availability of this vaccine, there is no one else to blame if one day your doctor informs that you've got cervical cancer.

Hope this will work.

I've created a blog, sending out flyers, organizing awareness campaigns, and the cost of vaccination that my clinic offers possibly be one of the lowest in the country, has yet to see much response from the public. Though the campaign held last week was a good start for many more campaigns to come, i sincerely hope the message that I am trying to convey gets across to the mind of the general public.
Prior to the first campaign, after we had sealed off the envelope that is sent to the people of Bandar Sri Damansara, I totally forgot to write the URL for the blog on Cervarix, it's indication, how it benefits women, why should women get themselves vaccinated, at www.cervarix.blogspot.com .
No matter how hard I try to send out the message across, there is always room for improvement.
My sincere reason for being so proactive in promoting Cervarix stemmed from my experience with patients and my own family member who had died of cancer. There are certain parties who actually doubted whether the vaccine that I use is genuine or not.
Last year when BP lab organized a campaign where vaccination with Cervarix only cost RM500 for the total three doses. Due to the drastic drop below market price, there are a lot of doctors who actually complained as the move made by BP lab jeopardizes their market.
I am absolutely stunned upon knowing the reaction of the doctors. Is there a necessity for these doctors to react at such manner? Shouldn't they be happy that more people from all walks of life have better access to health care?
Even though the market price today may range between RM230-RM300 per dose, there are a significant number of population who belong to the lower income group who can't afford to get themselves protected against this deadly disease even if they want to.
The mere reaction of such doctors towards the price offered by BP lab is totally uncalled for and unjustified. This goes to show that these doctors prioritize monetary gains rather than providing proper health care which patients pay from their hard earned money.
But what shocked me the most was when the patients asked their doctor's how was it possible that BP lab charges so low compared to them. The doctor simply answered, "those are fake ones".. These doctors in my personal opinion do not possess the quality and character to be a medical practitioner. When you start to accused the competitor by telling the patients lies, they are nothing but scums.
Why can't these doctors who are already well established, would want to tell lies to the public?
These group of people should have their practice license revoked. When another doctor, or medical centre offers a lowered price, it is because they are community orientated. That's the essence of medicine. By simply telling the public that the vaccine they used were fake, all the effort in lowering the price with the noble intention to provide better access  to health care is ruined.
Just a few days ago, a friend of mine who came with his wife was curious as to why the price that I offered is SO MUCH LOWERED! They actually asked me to show them the vaccine that i use.
I am totally baffled with certain parties, who always have the impression that the quality of a product is always in direct proportion to the price.
???????
Then why on earth would I want to write a post on how to know whether the product is genuine or not?(click here)
Has society today is so negative minded that when someone comes up with a noble idea, it is never accepted without skeptics?Or the public view him as having a hidden agenda behind the so called " too good to be true" offer?
To be frank, is RM165 per dose is so unbelievably low? To the extent where some international medical journalist actually send me this mail.

 






Is there always a hidden agenda whenever a person wants to be a good samaritan?
Anyway, I went to a local bookstore located within my housing area to get a stamp made.

I collected the stamp just a few hours ago.

Yup, to use it to stamp the URL of the blog specially designed for those who are reluctant to check out this vaccine simply because the doctor in charge is a male.

 Now, you don't a reason not to be ignorant with all the various ways to create awareness.

Preparation for Cervical Cancer Prevention Weekend

This post is written based upon the author's own initiative, and not being influenced in any way, nor being given any form of remuneration by the pharmaceutical company of which the product is highlighted. 
The much anticipated Cervical Cancer Prevention week begun yesterday. Over 700+ flyers were mailed, however yet to receive any response. I am optimistic this campaign, being the first of many more to come throughout the year will reach the public. I don't expect many to turn up for the talk this coming Saturday, but for every project, initiation by taking the first step irrespective on the size of the crowd is what counts. It's easy for any medical practitioner to routinely come to clinic, treat the sick, then go home once the clinical hours is up.
However, deep down, I sincerely believe the nature of the medical profession goes beyond treating the sick, but to reach out to create an awareness among the public.
Cervical cancer is merely a word to many, but to those who was diagnosed to have it, their life revolves around it.
Unless a celebrity, an icon, a personality known to many who is diagnosed with this deadly disease is made public, otherwise, it's most disheartening to know most people are still ignorant about this disease.
This is the reason why it's important to reach out to the public, to educate the masses that such a diseases is now avoidable by choice. I guess one wouldn't realize the degree of trauma one has to go through upon being diagnosed by this disease, getting test done to know the stage, whether are they salvageable or be told that their days would be numbered, the morale that has died the moment being told their treatment is purely palliative. Why? Why would anyone in the right frame of mind would want to risk all that when a revolutionary vaccine is available today to avoid all those inconveniences?
For those who follows this blog would understand why am I being so driven in creating an awareness.
First of all, on behalf of Klinik Wan & Keluarga, we would like to personally thank Miss Wendy from GSK who has been so helpful in furnishing me with updates concerning this vaccine. Her help in providing materials in this campaign has been monumental and instrumental. If it isn't for her help, the campaign wouldn't have materialized.

The eye catching posters being provided for by GSK. One should note that no clinic is allowed to advertise the products available, however, this poster did not mention the world Cervarix, merely an eye opener for the public.
One is placed inside the clinic, while another being placed outside,along the walkway outside the clinic.

Noticed the multiple posters pasted on the glass, indicating Klinik Wan & Keluarga's commitment in creating an awareness for the public. The counseling conducted is free. Anyone irrespective of age and sex can walk in to inquire about cervical cancer and vaccine available. For those who is planning to get themselves vaccinated, please note that you need not do a Pap Smear prior to vaccination, nor the need to feel obliged to be followed by Klinik Wan & Keluarga.
In preparation for the Cervical Cancer prevention week, GSK has furnished us with several goodies, which includes:-

Word puzzles or patients while waiting for their turn for counseling or vaccination.

Leaflets as such in all four corners of the clinic for patients to read, and ask the doctors if unsure of what is written or for a more thorough explanation if needed.

The campaign shouldn't be something to be taken so "seriously".. Hence balloons to create a more "light hearted or happier" ambient.

A questionnaire to determine whether do you fall within the high risk group that warrants vaccination.

A button tag for the staff...

A goody bag for attendees for Saturday's talk on "How to prevent cervical cancer".. which contains

A leaflet, tissue, questionnaire, and a pen, courtesy of GSK...

In fact, i was given a door notice to inform the public of my presence, unfortunately...

It can't be used in my clinic as there isn't a door knob on the door into my consultation room.

GSK has gone all the way to support medical practitioners like me to create awareness among the patients and public by providing tissues with messages printed on the cover.

Even they have printed plastic bags with messages on it. As you are aware, this isn't a advertising ploy, as they don't mention anything on their product, but merely emphasizing on the disease per say.

Even though cervical cancer vaccine was first introduced to the public since 2006 in the form of Gardasil, it is still considered new, as a considerable number of people aren't aware of the availability of such vaccine.Even if the public knew about the presence of such vaccine, how many actually know the the extent of problem cervical  cancer has on us? 

With the availability of different vaccines, now the public has a choice. Which is the better 

vaccine? Which is superior compared to the other? How to decide when one doesn't have knowledge on the properties of the vaccine? 

Hence, it's important to educate the public on it, and it takes times. But cervical cancer don't wait for the "ideal" time to strike. 

Cervical cancer do not recognize race, religion, social status, and age. We've come across patient as young as early 30s who was diagnosed to have cervical cancer. 

One thing that i like about GSK is their commitment towards providing medical practitioners up to date knowledge with diseases and findings of ongoing medical studies by providing medical journals.

...and regularly organizing CME(Continuous medical education) and symposiums by inviting world renowned doctors and scientist from their respective fields of expertise.

The next CME will be on the 29th May in Shangri-La, with Dr Quek from Singapore, who is a renowned Gynecologist who came for a symposium held last year. 

In conjuction to Mother's Day celebration, we took this opportunity to kick start our all year long campaign, and personally, I am excited about it. 

The clinic before this was "normal".... 

How plain the clinic was previously compared to .......NOW!

This is the "Pink Corner" where chart, pamphlets, and leaflets are placed for the patient to read and explore while waiting for their consultation.

That's Miss Wendy, a gentle and petite lady, who blew most of these balloons.

Whoever miss seeing the notice hung from the chandelier must be blind or simply ignorant.

Would I simply hang a notice tied to thousand dollars chandelier if it's not important?

That's Miss Wendy hanging the balloons...

Ta...dah!!!!! But wait!!!

More balloons!!....

Now the clinic look more "cheerful and a happier" place, even to those who come to seek treatment for cough and cold, hopefully coming to Klinik Wan dan Keluarga wouldn't be a glum experience, as normally clinics are associated with. 

It ain't no Disneyland either,though..

Just do not want coming to Klinik Wan & Keluarga to be an ordeal, but rather, an experience..

Klinik Wan & Keluarga isn't just a clinic for the sick, but rather a health centre.

Forward the URL to your love ones, friends, wife,sisters,mother,cousin,colleagues,etc...

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

I've was asked whether the lowered price for Cervarix is only for the duration of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.
No, this is not an offer. This is the price Klinik Wan & Keluarga charges for those who plans to get themselves vaccinated here, and we do not intend to raise the price for each dose whole year long in the effort to make Cervarix affordable to all walks of life.

The only difference is the charge for Thin Prep Pap Smear, where we will revert back to the original charge after the campaign.
For those who couldn't make it, Klinik Wan dan Keluarga will organize campaigns as such from time to time.
In future, once we establish a larger crowd, we will invite guess of honour during our campaign, to give their presentation to the public.

Who else do we have in mind other than cervical cancer survivors? They are the people who experienced first hand the kind of traumatic experience, psychologically, mentally, and emotionally. Perhaps the public would understand the such pain cancer patients have to endure.
Whether being a survivor or not, they would definitely urge the public to get themselves protected against such a deadly disease.

Being a doctor who has attended  several symposiums and CME(continuous medical education) organized by pharmaceutical companies, presentations in the form of charts, percentages, and graphs to me are simply numbers. Whether we acknowledge it or not, it may appear like a group of intellectuals gathering to discuss "latest findings, latest data collected, or new discoveries"
but to be frank, i find it rather boring. Being a doctor is about sacrifice, dedication, and putting someone else welfare before ours. The essence would be the emotional aspect which is often lost among those who is still practicing today. Whether like it or not, medicine isn't a profession anymore. It has become too commercialized for it be be called a noble profession.
From time to time, my fellow doctors need to be reminded they aren't treating diseases, but people and family members.
One of my unforgettable lesson I've picked up from Dr Christopher Lee, the head of Infectious disease team in Sungai Buloh Hospital, was while doing rounds in the ward, he suddenly stopped and asked me "what" am I dealing with. I answered confidently the diagnosis of the patient for which he was warded for. "Wrong answer! I Expect more from you,Wan!" Initially I thought I gave the wrong diagnosis, but he insisted I was wrong. What he told me that day would be one of the most memorable day that I will always remember. He told me when I walk from bed to bed, to look at the files, and discuss among fellow colleagues only on the "case", that's when I lose the essence of being a medical practitioner. Take a few steps back, you'll see a person. Then take a few steps more towards the back, only then would I able to see the entire picture clearly. I'll see the patient, along with the wife, his parents, his children, and other family members.
Strictly speaking, you aren't treating only the patient, but also alleviate the worries the caregiver has to bear. What I initially see was this:-

But after that day, he taught me to see things like this:-

Likewise, Klinik Wan & Keluarga believes in treating every single individual as people, we lend a listening ear to listen and understand, instead of merely to hearing and forget, our responsibilities goes beyond the office hours, the nature of our work isn't limited to only treating the sick, but to educate the public. We would like to run our clinic as what a real medical clinic should be. Klinik Wan & Keluarga isn't running a business, but we are running a health care centre, with dignity, accountability, and sincerity. We never call a person who walks in for treatment as patients, but address him/her by the name.

We sincerely hoped the campaign aimed at creating awareness towards the public will be well received.