Dr Melissa Ley Hui TAN, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

11/04/2026

All we need is 150 minutes of exercise a week—and walking counts! Alternatively, aim for 10,000 steps a day is a popular goal!

Staying active is great for overall health, and for breast cancer survivors, studies suggest regular physical activity may help reduce the risk of recurrence by around 25–35%.

21/03/2026

In the midst of our celebrations, our hearts remain with those who are facing difficult times. May this Eid bring a glimmer of hope and the gift of lasting peace to every corner of the world. Selamat Hari Raya, Maaf Zahir & Batin.

16/03/2026

Preparing my outfit for tomorrow’s interview with a group of primary school children about careers in medicine and my journey as a doctor and surgeon.

Each pin on my white coat has its own special meaning.

Awards:

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2014) – awarded when I became an independent General Surgeon.

• Fellowship from the JCST at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery (2016-2017) – marking my qualification as a Specialist Breast Surgeon.

• The George Cross (2021) – awarded by the late Queen Elizabeth II to all NHS staff, past and present, in recognition of over seven decades of service. The NHS was born on 5 July 1948. I served the NHS for 20 years. My daughter share the same birthday as the UK NHS 5 July. it was one of the first fully comprehensive healthcare systems that provided:
• Universal coverage for the entire population
• Free healthcare funded by taxation
• Care based on need, not ability to pay

In the same year of 2021, our Breast Surgery Team also won the Best Quality of Care Award in our NHS hospital.

11/03/2026

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11/03/2026

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10/03/2026

is associated with higher risk for 12 types and accounts for approximately 10% of annual new cancer cases in the US.

Excess adiposity promotes cancer development through inflammation, altered hormone production, disrupted immune function, genomic instability, and gut microbiome changes.

interventions, including and glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists ( -1 RAs), have been linked to modest reductions in obesity-associated cancer risk, although >10% weight loss may be necessary for measurable benefit.

📄 This Review summarizes the primary biological pathways connecting obesity and cancer development.

https://ja.ma/4sqFnxE

08/03/2026

When women 👩🏾🧕🏾👵🏾 thrive, societies prosper.

On International Women’s Day, let’s renew our commitment to ensuring every woman has access to the care, respect and opportunities she deserves. ✨

07/03/2026

Women support women!
Give support. Gain strength.
Give kindness. Gain community.

Celebrating the support, strength, kindness, compassion, and dedication of women everywhere. A special dedication to all nurses working tirelessly this weekend. Happy International Women’s Day 8 March 2026!
💜💜💜💜💜 surgical ward!

07/03/2026

Celebrating MSD’s 10th Anniversary — a decade of groundbreaking scientific research that has truly transformed the landscape of cancer treatment. From advancing innovation to improving outcomes in diseases like triple-negative breast cancer, including the impactful KEYNOTE-522 and KEYNOTE-533 trials.

Thank you for having me be part of this meaningful milestone. Here’s to continued progress in oncology and improving lives worldwide.

06/03/2026

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Malaysia should follow…

03/03/2026

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In this episode, my guest is Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN and an expert on women’s health and menopause. We discuss the biology and sy...

03/03/2026

Continuosly updating myself! UK base short online course. Just sharing for those we are interested and are going through perimenopause-menopause-postmenopause.

Below some useful links.

https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/432228/courses/1428361/MenopauseInformationSheet-210920-174425.pdf

https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/432228/courses/1428361/FFMenopause_Patient_ePDF-210920-174029.pdf