What's Up, Doc? - Colorectal Cancer Awareness by Dr Jonathan Foo

A collaboration with FeM Surgery, Supported by Singapore Cancer Society Recorded on Livestream on FeM Surgery's Facebook on Friday 17 April, 8pm Don't sit on it! Get insights into everything you need to know about the symptoms of colorectal cancer, screening methods as well as treatment options with Senior Consultant General Surgeon and Colorectal Surgeon, Dr Jonathan Foo in honour of Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. During this segment, you will also hear from Colorectal Cancer survivor, Mr Ellil Mathiyan Lakshmanan as he shares his inspiring journey to recovery. About The Speakers Dr Jonathan is a Senior Consultant and Colorectal Surgeon at FeM Surgery. His surgical expertise covers various General and Colorectal conditions, particularly with cancer and benign diseases of the colon and rectum. He excels at advanced endoscopic, open and minimally invasive (“key-hole”) techniques, as well as robotic surgery. In 2011, Mr Ellil was diagnosed with both Rectal and Testicular Cancer. He underwent 28 cycles of Radiation Therapy and 8 cycles of Chemotherapy as adjuvant treatment after surgery. He is now living with a permanent colostomy. Yet, nothing can stop this bright spark. Since his recovery, Mr Ellil continues to be a sportsman and active volunteer as well as advocate for hope and positivity at SingHealth Patient Advocacy Network SPAN, Singapore Cancer Society and the Ostomy Association of Singapore! ------------------- SUBSCRIBE ➤ http://bit.ly/subSCSYT -------------------- WEBSITE ➤ https://www.singaporecancersociety.org TWITTER ➤   / sgcancersociety   FACEBOOK ➤   / sgcancersociety   INSTAGRAM ➤   / sgcancersoc.  . _____________________________________________________________________ About Singapore Cancer Society: The Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) is a community-based voluntary welfare organisation dedicated to minimising the impact of cancer through public education, screening, patient services, financial assistance, research and advocacy. As a self-funded charity, SCS is dependent on public donations to provide quality services to cancer patients, their families and the community at large. SCS was established in 1964, registered as a Society in 1984 and was accorded IPC (Institution of a Public Character) status as a charity in 1995 by the Ministry of Health.