Dr Melissa Ley Hui TAN, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

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

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVfi2WuAYS_/?igsh=NnZtcnkxdnZxNWc3

Malaysia should follow…

03/03/2026

https://youtu.be/6P8hrzjnetU?si=gxUs2Mk1DFQ0lkYG

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

25/02/2026

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVLHLB5keOh/?igsh=MW43NnZxMXRiM2VkYQ==

25/02/2026

In a world of instant messages, a handwritten letter carries intention and effort.

There is something deeply nostalgic about receiving a letter, feeling the weight and the texture of the paper, seeing the beautiful stamps in the corner of the envelope, pausing before opening the seal.

A letter takes time to write, time to send, and time to receive. And perhaps that is what makes it meaningful.

Just like surgery, healing isn’t instant.
It requires time, precision, and presence. Real healing is not a notification. It is a journey that can’t be rushed. 💌📮

23/02/2026

A patient just reminded me today is … …
🧧🌸 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟕 🌸🧧
🎉 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞! 🎉

初七人日快乐

Today is Ren Ri (人日) — the Birthday of Humankind.
A beautiful reminder that we all grow one year wiser together.

May this shared birthday bring you:
✨ Good health
✨ Prosperity and abundance
✨ Happiness in your home
✨ Success in all you do

Wishing everyone a blessed and joyful year ahead! 🧧

23/02/2026

🍵 Green Tea & Breast Cancer — Hype or Helpful?

Let’s clear this up:

🚫 Green tea is NOT a proven cure.
🤷‍♀️ It’s NOT guaranteed prevention.

Here’s what the science actually says:

✅ Large studies: No consistent proof it prevents breast cancer.
✅ Some studies: Women drinking 3+ cups daily may have lower recurrence risk. (Not cause-and-effect.)
🧪 Lab studies: Green tea compounds can slow cancer cells in a petri dish… but humans aren’t petri dishes.

⚠️ High-dose supplements? Not proven. Too much can cause side effects.

💚 Bottom line:
Green tea = a healthy beverage.
Green tea ≠ cancer treatment.

23/02/2026

Interesting Monday morning read-Star Lifestyle Tech
Malaysia 🇲🇾 paper. My take on AI in Breast Cancer Care

As a breast surgeon, this is how I see the potential of AI in transforming our field.

🩺🤖 AI in Breast Cancer Care

While the technology is promising, many applications are still in the research and validation phase.

From smarter mammogram analysis to improved MRI interpretation and digital pathology, AI can support us in detect cancer earlier and plan treatment more precisely.

But here’s the truth:
AI supports decisions — it doesn’t replace doctors.

Technology enhances care.
Experience and compassion deliver it.

21/02/2026

Scar Healing After Surgery: What You Need to Know

1️⃣ How Scars Heal

Scars take time to mature — usually up to 1 year. Healing happens in stages:
1. Inflammation (0–5 days) – body cleans and protects the wound
2. Repair / Proliferation (5–21 days) – new skin forms, collagen starts building
3. Remodelling / Maturation (weeks → 12 months) – scar becomes flatter, thinner, and changes color from red → pink → light → faded

Even when it looks healed, the scar is still maturing underneath.

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2️⃣ Wound Care Right After Surgery
• Keep the incision clean.
• Dressings: usually 10–14 days until fully healed.
• Avoid tension or trauma to the area.
• Gentle care helps scars form thin and flat lines instead of thick or raised scars.

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3️⃣ Post-Healing Scar Care

Once the wound is fully healed (typically 2–3 weeks):
• Moisturize at least once daily after showering.
• Apply silicone gel or tape twice daily (morning & evening) for 3–6 months, ideally up to 12 months or longer.
• Use gentle UV protection if scar is exposed.

Why this matters: consistent silicone and moisturization reduces the risk of hypertrophic scars (thick, raised) or keloids (lumpy scars beyond the incision).

Asians are more prone to these types of scars.

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4️⃣ Monitoring & Follow-Up
• High-risk patients (chest, young age, previous keloids, dark skin) should have structured follow-up:
• 2–3 weeks: wound check
• 1–3 months: reinforce silicone use
• 6 months: monitor early thickening
• 12 months: final maturation
• Annual follow-up for very high-risk cases.
• Follow-ups help ensure patients actually use silicone and moisturizers consistently.

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5️⃣ Scar Colour & Appearance
• Early: Red / pink
• Mid: Light pink
• Late: Faded / closer to normal skin
• Proper care ensures thinner, smoother, less noticeable scars, while poor care may lead to thick or lumpy scars.

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6️⃣ Key Takeaways
• Scars take time — full maturation can take 1 year.
• Moisturize + silicone consistently.
• Monitor early for thickening or redness.
• Structured follow-ups improve adherence and outcomes.