Winning the fight against Ovarian Cancer
“I was still awake and could hear the doctors talking amongst themselves. He was saying that the tumour was stuck to my intestines. He said he can’t do it and that I should go to another country,” exclaimed Khis. Khis, who heard all this while in the midst of her operation added: “Then, I heard them say it was cancer.”
The Olfactory Factor
“Mr Al Dehba has sinusitis. His inability to smell was due to this. His nasal septum was also crooked. Therefore, I proceeded to do a septoplasty and a bilateral endoscopic sinus surgery for him,” said Dr Aw...
Seeing Again after a Gunshot Incident
There may not be many people out there who live to share their experience of having an eye shot by a bullet. What makes 60-year-old Howard Lockhart’s tale even more amazing is that this incident did not leave him totally blind or badly scarred for life...
Breathe Easy Again
“I started having the tendency to fall asleep during the day, even when I was driving. My doctors gave me some oral medication to lower my cholesterol and asked me to lose some weight. I was seeing my doctor periodically, at least once every six months but there wasn’t any result...
Not Your Common Nose Bleed
“Dr Stephen Lee takes very good care of his patients,” said Mr Partimon. “He noticed that my body is dry from all the bleeding and ordered the blood transfusion for me. He saw how worried I am and told me to relax and not think too much. Straight away, I felt much better. From that moment on, I knew I was in good hands"...
Swinging Back in Action
Dr Lim performed the Triple Endobutton Technique on Mr Tuffin- a technique he developed two years ago after observing that conventional procedures did not offer lasting solutions to those who fractured or dislocated their ACJ...
A Step Towards Hope
"We came to hear about Dr David Wong and Raffles Hospital when Dr Wong came to Hanoi to conduct a seminar. We have never travelled before but we decided to seek treatment in Singapore when we realise that Dr Wong may be able to help," said Mrs Hoang...
Darkness to Sight
Royba Alexey suffered an eye injury 35 years ago but another inflicted on the same eye more recently, complicated matters. So when Russian doctors were unable to treat him, he turned to a Singapore eye surgeon for help.
Goodbye, Back Pain
The nurses and doctors are very good. In addition, your Vietnamese staff ensures that we would not have any communication problem with the doctor. I am very happy with the service...
Raffles Hospital Performs First Kidney Transplant on Korean Patient
Medical history was made at Raffles Hospital when it took on and successfully completed its first kidney transplant in October 2004.
Seeing Life in a New Light
She went as far as Boston to seek treatment. Diagnosed as Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), an irreversible visual loss. The doctors told her that there was no cure for her eye condition.
A New Lease of Life After Heart Surgery
Mr Ni Toe and his family were all ready to give up when a family friend advised them to get a second opinion. Raffles Hospital's Consultant Cardiologist Dr Ng Wai Lin was recommended.
Raffles Hospital Provides a Safe Sanctuary for International Patient in Adversity
As the patient's life was in potential threat, everything was done with utmost urgency. The International SOS promptly arranged for a medical evacuation to Singapore, Raffles Hospital.
Well on the Road to Recovery after Successful Breast Surgery
Said Ms Irina: "Even though I really dislike and fear hospitals, I felt at ease at Raffles Hospital because I could feel the genuine love and care of the medical team."
A Glimmer of Hope
No doctor seemed to be able to treat my eyes after visiting 3 hospitals," recounted Mr Ha said. "They said it is a very strange and unusual eye condition and there's no chance that I could be cured.
"I'm Reading Again!"
Doctors in France could do nothing to stem her failing eyesight. However, a ‘chance’ visit to a Singapore ophthalmologist gave Jeannine Marcias new hope.
Light Up His World
His visits to the local (Myanmar) ophthalmologists did not give him much hope. The doctors did not advise treatment for his left eye at all and were unable to guarantee any success if they operate on the right eye.
A Breath of Relief
"I think that Russian people will be happy to know about the availability of Russian staff at Raffles Hospital. I went to other hospitals in Singapore but had not received the same service. Raffles Hospital is the best hospital!" Said Mr Myshletov.
A Second Take in Life After Renal Transplant
Fortunately, Mr Rauka, who works in the insurance sector, has a wide network of friends. Many of them recommended Raffles Hospital in Singapore for its efficiency and expertise in renal transplants.
A Wake-up Call
Mr Nguyen Dong Hoa, a 47 years old Vietnamese, suffered from severe obstructive sleep apnea. For the last 20 years, he had been experiencing difficulty in breathing. The severity of the problem was such that he would fall asleep when he talks continuously for 20 minutes. This deeply affected his social life, as when that happens, people tend to have a negative impression of him.