Meducation by Dr Chew Ghee Kheng
Why use HPV Test for Screening Cervical Cancer
Hear from Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon Dr Chew Ghee Kheng why she prefers HPV Testing over Pap Smear for screening cervical cancer.
What is cervical cancer? Where is the cervix? How does cervical cancer happen? What is human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and how can it cause cancer? Why should women in Malaysia know about cervical cancer?
What is the HPV vaccine and how does it reduce your cervical cancer risk? Is there only one type of vaccine available in the market? Are the vaccines offered in Malaysia? Should boys get vaccinated too?
What should you do if screening has revealed abnormal cells in your cervix? What's next? What is a colposcopy? Why is detecting pre-cancerous condition important? How are pre-cancer conditions treated?
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Healthcare Practitioner's Bio
Dr Chew Ghee Kheng is a General Gynaecologist and Gynaecological Oncologist.
She specialises in Gynaecology, sub-specialising in Gynaecological Cancer Surgery. She manages cancers involving all gynaecological organs, particularly cancers involving the ovary, uterus, cervix, vulva and vagina as well as pre-cancers of the cervix and vulva.
Dr Chew graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from University of Adelaide in 1992. Her specialist training include the following:
- Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (United Kingdom, 2011)
- Doctor of Medicine (University of Aberdeen, 2005)
She is passionate about eradicating cervical cancer by increasing awareness on the 'human papillomavirus', cervical screening and vaccinating against cervical cancer.
Dr Chew is a member of Soroptimist International, Penang.
For leisure, Dr Chew enjoys reading and walking.
She specialises in Gynaecology, sub-specialising in Gynaecological Cancer Surgery. She manages cancers involving all gynaecological organs, particularly cancers involving the ovary, uterus, cervix, vulva and vagina as well as pre-cancers of the cervix and vulva.
Dr Chew graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from University of Adelaide in 1992. Her specialist training include the following:
- Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (United Kingdom, 2011)
- Doctor of Medicine (University of Aberdeen, 2005)
She is passionate about eradicating cervical cancer by increasing awareness on the 'human papillomavirus', cervical screening and vaccinating against cervical cancer.
Dr Chew is a member of Soroptimist International, Penang.
For leisure, Dr Chew enjoys reading and walking.
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