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Alternative CVACV32: [Masterclass] Building Your Research Portfolio (Prof Francis Seow Choen, Colorectal Surgeon and Entomologist, Part 2)I talk to Prof Francis about why we should do research, how to build a world class body of research work and how to go to attain the highest levels and become an internationally recognised expert.Dr Francis Seow Choen graduated with his MBBS in 1981, despite listing medicine as the fourth choice for admission. He obtained his FRCS in 1987 as an orthopaedic trainee, and thereafter immediately switched to general surgery, thinking that general surgery was a wider field than bones alone. He was one of the first two in the new Department of Colorectal Surgery, SGH when i...2020-10-1540 min
Alternative CVACV31: Mastering The Art Of Learning, Balancing Life And Other Leadership Lessons (Prof Francis Seow Choen, Colorectal Surgeon and Entomologist, Part 1)In this podcast, I talk to Prof Francis Seow about how to approach learning when starting out in a completely new field; what it means by leading a "balanced life"; as well as how to be a useful leader.Dr Francis Seow Choen graduated with his MBBS in 1981, despite listing medicine as the fourth choice for admission. He obtained his FRCS in 1987 as an orthopaedic trainee, and thereafter immediately switched to general surgery, thinking that general surgery was a wider field than bones alone. He was one of the first two in the new Department of Colorectal S...2020-10-0858 min
Navigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaNavigating the Colo Rectal Cancer Maze with Professor Francis Seow ChoenThe Journey from Cancer Patient to Famous Colorectal Surgeon – Today my special guest is Dr Francis Seow-Choen from Singapore. As a little boy he became medically famous when diagnosed with Burkitts lymphoma; the first recorded case in Singapore. After diagnosis & an arduous 6 months that included surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment; he survived!...
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Navigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Colo Rectal Cancer Maze with Professor Francis Seow ChoenThe Journey from Cancer Patient to Famous Colorectal Surgeon – Today my special guest is Dr Francis Seow-Choen from Singapore. As a little boy he became medically famous when diagnosed with Burkitts lymphoma; the first recorded case in Singapore. After diagnosis & an arduous 6 months that included surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment; he survived! He was just 7 years old.
Today, Dr Francis Seow-Choen is Dr Francis Seow-Choen is now an internationally recognised colorectal surgeon, currently practising at Mount Elizabeth Medical. Centre. He is Visiting Professor to the Tianjin Police Hospital, PR China, Visiting Professor to the National Centre for Co...2020-07-2146 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Colo Rectal Cancer Maze with Professor Francis Seow ChoenThe Journey from Cancer Patient to Famous Colorectal Surgeon – Today my special guest is Dr Francis Seow-Choen from Singapore. As a little boy he became medically famous when diagnosed with Burkitts lymphoma; the first recorded case in Singapore. After diagnosis & an arduous 6 months that included surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment; he survived! He was just 7 years old.
Today, Dr Francis Seow-Choen is Dr Francis Seow-Choen is now an internationally recognised colorectal surgeon, currently practising at Mount Elizabeth Medical. Centre. He is Visiting Professor to the Tianjin Police Hospital, PR China, Visiting Professor to the National Centre for Co...2020-07-2146 min
Health CheckFact-checking common myths about colorectal cancer: Health Check Ep 12Health Check Ep 12: Fact-checking common myths about colorectal cancer 9:54 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests. ST correspondent Joyce Teo (right) and health reporter Rei Kurohi (left) interview Professor Francis Seow-Choen (pictured centre), a colorectal surgeon from Concord International Hospital. He lays out the facts about colorectal cancer, which is the number one cancer in Singapore, and answers the following questions: What is colorectal cancer? (0:33) What are the biggest misconceptions about this cancer...2019-06-0409 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Colo Rectal Cancer Maze with Professor Francis Seow ChoenThe Journey from Cancer Patient to Famous Colorectal Surgeon - Today my special guest is Dr Francis Seow-Choen from Singapore. As a little boy he became medically famous when diagnosed with Burkitt’s lymphoma; the first recorded case in Singapore.2018-03-2946 min
Navigating the Cancer MazeHow Surgeons can Help you Navigate the Colorectal Cancer Maze | Part 2My guest today Dr Francis Seow-Choen is a highly skilled CR surgeon based in Singapore. He is doctor who has also experienced cancer first hand & therefore brings a powerful message of survivorship to his patients. As a 7 year old in Singapore, Dr Seow-Choen was diagnosed with Burkitts lymphoma. He survived; his life saved by surgery, chemo & radiation. Now a world famous CR surgeon, Dr Seow-Choen believes in patient education. Respected by his colleagues, he is frequently invited to lecture and demonstrate his surgical techniques all around the world. Today he will share his experience with surgical techniques and the latest...2014-10-1057 minNavigating the Cancer MazeHow Surgeons Can Help You Navigate the Colorectal Treatment MazeToday's Navigating the Cancer Maze comes to you from Singapore where I have recently had surgery to replace a neuro-stimulating device that allows me to have normal colon function. Today I interview my surgeons; Dr Francis Seow Choen & Dr Lim Jit Fong; both specialists in colorectal issues. Dr. Seow-Choen is a colorectal surgeon and is leading the development of colorectal surgery in Asia. He consults globally on difficult cases & trains CR surgeons in many countries. Dr Lim Jit Fong has a strong interest in minimally invasive colorectal surgery & is adept at laparoscopic (keyhole) colorectal surgery including single incision (single keyhole...2014-10-0354 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer Maze with Professor Francis Seow Choen , The Journey from Cancer Patient to Famous Colorectal SurgeonToday my special guest is Dr Francis Seow-Choen from Singapore. As a little boy he became medically famous when diagnosed with Burkitt’s lymphoma; the first recorded case in Singapore. After diagnosis & an arduous 6 months that included surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment; he survived! He was just 7 years old. Today, Dr Francis Seow-Choen is Medical Director and Senior Consultant at Fortis Colorectal Hospital in Singapore. He is an internationally recognised colorectal surgeon and had previously held posts as the Head and Senior Consultant - Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Director of the Endoscopy Centre and Director of Surgical On...2014-01-2457 min