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HEALTH & FITNESS
through
molecular
genotyping
of tumour to deliver the most
appropriate treatment for patients.
The establishment of Radiation
Oncology in 2016 and Nuclear
Medicine in 2017 at PJSC has
enabled
patients
to
receive
radiotherapy
and
radionuclide
imaging/therapy
locally.
Apart
from conventional radiotherapy,
stereotactic
radiosurgery
and
stereotactic body radiation therapy,
the Radiation Oncology Department
recently incorporated transperineal
prostate biopsy to detect early
prostate cancer and brachytherapy
treatment.
Early
Detection
and
Cancer
Prevention Services were established
in 2019. The department offers
education, risk-assessment, cancer
screening including genetic testing,
and counselling on early detection
of cancer and prevention strategies.
TBCC became a member of the
Union for International Cancer
Control in 2020, joining forces with
other nations in reducing global
cancer burden.
Brunei Neuroscience
Stroke and
Rehabilitation Centre
The Brunei Neuroscience Stroke
and Rehabilitation Centre (BNSRC)
provides treatment for diseases
of the nervous system including
stroke,
epilepsy,
diseases
of
the
spine
and
spinal
cord,
neurodegenerative disorders as
well as extensive rehabilitative
services. BNSRC was established in
2010 as a highly specialised stroke
facility by JPMC in partnership with
a centre in Germany. From 2016,
it has established state-of-the-art
premises within the PJSC.
Since 2018, BNSRC has merged
with the Divisions of Neurology,
Neurosurgery and Rehabilitation
(Rehabilitation) under the Ministry
of Health to provide specialised
treatment to a wider range of
neurological
and
rehabilitative
conditions apart from stroke. In
2019, BNSRC had 1,257 admissions
and saw over 24,000 outpatients.
The comprehensive acute stroke
services on offer include stroke
thrombolysis and thrombectomy,
neuro-intensive care, neurosurgical
services
and
access
to
neuroradiology andmultidisciplinary
stroke rehabilitation.
The centre offers treatment for other
acute conditions such as meningitis,
multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barre
Syndrome as well as chronic
conditions such as headaches,
migraine,
epilepsy,
myasthenia
gravis,
muscular
dystrophy,
dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
Neurosurgical treatments on offer
include spinal surgery, vascular
disorders as well as treatment
of brain and spinal tumours.
Rehabilitative services include brain
and spinal cord injury, amputee
rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation,
women’s health andmusculoskeletal
and sports rehabilitation.
Maxillofacial,
Facial Plastic and
Reconstructive
Surgery Centre
The Maxillofacial, Facial Plastic and
Reconstructive
Surgery
Centre
(MFPRSC) offers services in the
field of maxillofacial, facial plastic,
reconstructive surgery, and head
and neck surgical oncology. It also
offers outpatient care, surgical and
laser treatments, craniomaxillofacial
prosthetics
and
reconstructive
implantology services.
With its C6 Medlite Laser, the
centre offers treatment for face
rejuvenation,
pigmentation,
tattoo removal and hair removal.
Meanwhile, its VBeam Pulse Dyed
Laser treats scars, angiomas, AV
malformation and port wine stains.
In addition to housing a 3D printing
laboratory, the centre also offers
training courses such as the
Advanced Training in Cranio-
Maxillofacial Surgery Trauma. Other
courses include the Advanced
Diploma in Neuro/Plastic/Cranio-
Maxillofacial/Microvascular Surgical
Nursing and Diploma for Operation
Theatre Assistants, Nursing Student
Affiliation, and Training. Internships
are also available for medical, dental
and nursing students.