Tung Shin turns 137
TUNG SHIN HOSPITAL (Tung Shin) in Kuala Lumpur has enjoyed a longstanding reputation for providing integrated Western and traditional Chinese medical services. Established in 1881, it recently celebrated its 137th anniversary. A not-for-profit healthcare organisation, apart from its role as a regular hospital, Tung Shin has been providing subsidised and free treatment to the needy and destitute.
Since 1990, Tung Shin has been working collaboratively with the National Cancer Society of Malaysia, offering treatment and care to the cancer inflicted. Through the years, with the rise in the number of cancer stricken individuals and the growing demands of its victims, the hospital acceded to take on full operations of the Cancer Centre in 2014.
From then, Tung Shin has further developed the centre, investing in some of the latest cancer diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment.
It has also upgraded its chemotherapy drug reconstitution unit to provide better treatment and care for its patients.
Known as the Tung Shin Cancer Centre, the specialised hospital recently celebrated its official opening.
It prides itself on its cohesive team of highly qualified and compassionate individuals comprising consultant oncologists, consultant radiologists, consultant surgeons and cancer-specialist nurses, along with other highly skilled allied health professionals such as physicists, radiation therapists, radiographers, lab technologists, dietitians and physiotherapists.
These silent heroes make up the Tung Shin Cancer Care Team, dedicated men and women who provide for an afflicted patient’s diagnosis, treatment, care and support throughout a patient’s journey in fighting and overcoming the disease.
Their tagline: “No One Fights Alone, We Are With You”. The team works closely with both patient and their caregivers, right up to the follow-up after recovery.
While acute treatment for cancer is largely rooted on mainstream modern Western medicine, Tung Shin is renowned for its complementary therapies, urging patients to seek medical advice from both oncologist and Chinese practitioner.
The hospital also works closely with NGOs to provide its cancer patients and caregivers with “blanket support”.
These help grow their confidence, develop a positive mindset and a comprehensive “support system”.
In celebrating its anniversary, Tung Shin Hospital commits to striving to serve and do its best for its patients and the community.
“We would like to express our gratitude to the individuals and associations for their generous donation and support, in enabling Tung Shin Hospital to realise our mission and objectives,” said Tung Shin Hospital president Tan Sri Khoo Chai Kaa.