Malaysian doctor turns breast cancer journey into mission to support women’s health

Dr. Amelia Siah, diagnosed with breast cancer at 35, transformed her personal battle into a mission to raise awareness about women's health through her work as the CEO of Aglow Clinic.

Despite undergoing extensive treatment, she expanded her business into a chain of 18 clinics and launched the Aglow Cup 2026.

This event, held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, combines sports with wellness activities to educate women on breast health.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia, highlighting Dr. Siah's commitment to supporting breast cancer initiatives.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — When Dr Amelia Siah was diagnosed with breast cancer at 35, about six years ago, the news came as a devastating blow as her daughter was just eight months old then.

She was still adjusting to life as a new mother and planning to start her own business. Dr Amelia’s mother had also suffered from the same disease.

“At the time, I was a mother and a wife. My daughter still needed me,” she said when met at Aglow Cup 2026 at Pop Padel, Bamboo Hills, here recently.

The aesthetic medicine practitioner underwent 16 cycles of chemotherapy and surgery to remove the tumour and lymph nodes, followed by radiotherapy and nine months of oral chemotherapy.

Throughout approximately 18 months of treatment, she endured various physical and emotional challenges but remained determined to stay strong for her family before eventually overcoming the disease.

While battling the disease, Dr Amelia, who is the founder and chief executive officer of medical aesthetic clinic Aglow Clinic, went on to expand her business by opening a chain of 18 clinics.

The cancer experience changed the Melaka-born doctor’s perspective on women’s health, particularly the importance of understanding changes in one’s body and seeking early medical attention.

It also inspired her to raise awareness of breast cancer so that more women would understand the importance of taking charge of their health and not neglecting medical check-ups.

Drawing on her personal experience, she began using activities that bring women together as a platform to promote healthy lifestyles and raise awareness of breast health.

This initiative culminated in Aglow Cup 2026, an event combining padel sports, wellness activities and women’s health education, held in conjunction with Pink October, observed globally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Besides providing women with opportunities to engage in sports and build connections, the event also educated them on clinical breast examinations and breast self-examination techniques to help them recognise changes that warrant attention.

“I want this event to be a space where women can prioritise their health, build self-confidence and support one another,” she said.

The inaugural event offered total prizes worth RM50,000, while 100 percent of the proceeds from its charity drive were channelled to Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia to support breast cancer-related initiatives.

For Dr Amelia, her battle with cancer served as a reminder that health should never be neglected, even amid the demands of managing a family and pursuing one’s ambitions. — Bernama

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35 岁时被诊断出患有乳腺癌的 Amelia Siah 博士，将她个人的抗癌经历转化为一项使命，通过担任 Aglow Clinic 的首席执行官来提高人们对女性健康的认识。

尽管接受了广泛的治疗，她还是将自己的事业发展成为拥有 18 家诊所的连锁企业，并推出了 2026 年 Aglow Cup。

这项活动在乳腺癌宣传月期间举行，将体育运动与健康活动相结合，旨在向女性普及乳​​腺健康知识。

此次活动的收益将捐赠给马来西亚乳腺癌福利协会，彰显了谢医生对支持乳腺癌防治事业的承诺。

吉隆坡，10 月 15 日讯——大约六年前，35 岁的 Amelia Siah 医生被诊断出患有乳腺癌，这对她来说是一个沉重的打击，因为当时她的女儿只有八个月大。

她还在适应新手妈妈的生活，并计划创办自己的公司。阿米莉亚医生的母亲也患有同样的疾病。

“当时，我既是母亲又是妻子。我的女儿仍然需要我，”她最近在竹山Pop Padel举行的Aglow Cup 2026上接受采访时说道。

这位美容医学从业者接受了 16 个疗程的化疗和手术以切除肿瘤和淋巴结，随后又接受了放射治疗和九个月的口服化疗。

在长达约 18 个月的治疗过程中，她经历了各种身心上的挑战，但为了家人，她始终保持坚强，最终战胜了疾病。

在与疾病作斗争的同时，身为医疗美容诊所 Aglow Clinic 创始人兼首席执行官的 Amelia 博士继续拓展业务，开设了 18 家连锁诊所。

癌症经历改变了这位出生于马六甲的医生对女性健康的看法，尤其是了解自身身体变化和及早寻求医疗救助的重要性。

这也激励她提高人们对乳腺癌的认识，以便让更多女性了解掌控自身健康的重要性，不要忽视体检。

她根据自己的亲身经历，开始利用女性聚集在一起的活动作为平台，来推广健康的生活方式，提高人们对乳房健康的认识。

这项倡议最终促成了 2026 年 Aglow 杯的举办，这是一项结合了板式网球运动、健康活动和女性健康教育的活动，与全球乳腺癌防治宣传月——粉红十月同期举行。

除了为女性提供参与体育运动和建立联系的机会外，该活动还向她们普及了临床乳房检查和乳房自检技巧，以帮助她们识别需要注意的变化。

“我希望这次活动能成为一个让女性优先考虑自身健康、建立自信并互相支持的空间，”她说。

首届活动提供的奖品总价值达 5 万令吉，而慈善活动的全部收益都捐给了马来西亚乳腺癌福利协会，以支持与乳腺癌相关的各项举措。

对阿米莉亚医生来说，她与癌症的抗争提醒她，即使在兼顾家庭和追求个人抱负的重任下，也绝不能忽视健康。——马新社

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