TV actor Chew Chor Meng says he has muscular dystrophy
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Popular Singapore television actor Chew Chor Meng has muscular dystrophy.
The actor with MediaCorp, Channel NewsAsia’s parent company, disclosed this at a church Christmas event on Friday night.
Chew said when he first learnt about his illness, he tried to hide it from his wife and two young daughters — aged two and six — for fear of worrying them.
Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disease. While not life—threatening, it is incurable and causes progressive muscle weakness.
"It’s unfortunate I have this illness. I can still go on with my daily life, but I may age faster than a normal person. In the next seven, 10, 15 years, it may be harder for me to move around," he said.
Chew began his acting career with MediaCorp nearly 20 years ago after he won the bi—annual nationwide talent contest ’Star Search’.
Since then, he has starred in numerous Mandarin dramas and crossed over to star in local English sitcom ’Mr Kiasu’.
In 2000, he was voted Best Actor in the Star Awards for his role in ’Hainan Kopi Tales’.
Chew is also a well—known face in Malaysia and has gone on to host major events locally and abroad. — CNA/de
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In today's straits times, Home page 8
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I noticed something wrong with his face. Is that a symptom of the disease?
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Sad Case indeed...
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my mum yesterday saw the news cry.
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Originally posted by rlsh07:
my mum yesterday saw the news cry.
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Originally posted by lianamaster:
because like very sudden like he still got kids n wife. must be unbearable for his wife because she can see
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Originally posted by rlsh07:
because like very sudden like he still got kids n wife. must be unbearable for his wife because she can see
she will also be very worried for the kids cuz this is a genetic disease.
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Originally posted by Honeybunz:
she will also be very worried for the kids cuz this is a genetic disease.
yeah lo. genes is really a frightening thing sometimes
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don expect this to be coming
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i love his vampire show.
sigh..
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this is sad case..
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Ah BEE!!!!!
why such things happen to good people but not to parn
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Fire God .....
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so sad....actually you can see that he walks a bit weird in the current 7pm show already love blossom II or smth...
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Who those who have facebook account can join this group:
Prayers for Veteran MediaCorp actor Chew Chor Meng
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53481128936
Please join to pray for Chew Chor Meng.
Thanks
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he turned old suddenly, just compare his looks last year and this year.
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he did not meet correct physicision
this can be cure,
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Originally posted by zaxis:
he did not meet correct physicision
this can be cure,
can meh. found from wiki
There is no known cure for muscular dystrophy. Inactivity (such as bed-rest and even sitting for long periods) can worsen the disease. Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, speech therapy and orthopedic instruments (e.g., wheelchairs, standing frames) may be helpful.
There is no specific treatment for any of the forms of muscular dystrophy. Physical therapy to prevent contractures (a condition when an individual with a muscular dystrophy grows and the muscles don't move with the bones and can easily be slowed down and/or make the individual's body straighter by daily physical therapy), orthoses (orthopedic appliances used for support) and corrective orthopedic surgery may be needed to improve the quality of life in some cases. The cardiac problems that occur with Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy and myotonic muscular dystrophy may require a pacemaker. The myotonia (delayed relaxation of a muscle after a strong contraction) occurring in myotonic muscular dystrophy may be treated with medications such as quinine, phenytoin, or mexiletine but no actual long term treatment has been found.
Occupational therapy assists the individual with MD in engaging in his/her activities of daily living (self-feeding, self-care activities, etc) and leisure activities at the most independent level possible. This may be achieved with use of adapted equipment or the utilization of energy conservation techniques. Occupational therapy may also implement changes to a person's environment, both at home or work, to increase the individual's function and accessibility. Occupational therapists also address psychosocial changes and cognitive decline which may accompany MD as well as provide support and education about the disease to the family and individual.[8]
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Originally posted by youyayu:
Ah BEE!!!!!
why such things happen to good people but not to parn
sighz... ya lor... sometime really wonder... why good ppl always got hard life one.. while evil ppl are all rich rich.. sighz.. sad........ very sad..... -
Another one will bite the dust.
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Originally posted by rlsh07:
can meh. found from wiki
There is no known cure for muscular dystrophy. Inactivity (such as bed-rest and even sitting for long periods) can worsen the disease. Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, speech therapy and orthopedic instruments (e.g., wheelchairs, standing frames) may be helpful.
There is no specific treatment for any of the forms of muscular dystrophy. Physical therapy to prevent contractures (a condition when an individual with a muscular dystrophy grows and the muscles don't move with the bones and can easily be slowed down and/or make the individual's body straighter by daily physical therapy), orthoses (orthopedic appliances used for support) and corrective orthopedic surgery may be needed to improve the quality of life in some cases. The cardiac problems that occur with Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy and myotonic muscular dystrophy may require a pacemaker. The myotonia (delayed relaxation of a muscle after a strong contraction) occurring in myotonic muscular dystrophy may be treated with medications such as quinine, phenytoin, or mexiletine but no actual long term treatment has been found.
Occupational therapy assists the individual with MD in engaging in his/her activities of daily living (self-feeding, self-care activities, etc) and leisure activities at the most independent level possible. This may be achieved with use of adapted equipment or the utilization of energy conservation techniques. Occupational therapy may also implement changes to a person's environment, both at home or work, to increase the individual's function and accessibility. Occupational therapists also address psychosocial changes and cognitive decline which may accompany MD as well as provide support and education about the disease to the family and individual.[8]
the runner that finished Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon? he suffer simula if not wrong, English or western medication cannot cure, try Chinese Medication
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Originally posted by zaxis:
the runner that finished Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon? he suffer simula if not wrong, English or western medication cannot cure, try Chinese Medication
his profile do not state that
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Kibet
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no not him la
another local runner
his story printed in SCSM handbook
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feel sad for him. such a good actor n why god is so unfair to him?