BCWA, with the support of Pfizer, continues its mission to raise the awareness of metastatic breast cancer among the public, recognising caregivers in their role.
A large global study including significant number of Malaysian women shows not all genes on commercial gene panels are associated with breast cancer risk.
Cancer Research Malaysia, together with the University of Cambridge and Subang Jaya Medical Centre, have built the largest genetic and genomic database of Asian breast cancers to date.
The math teacher has inspired many people with her story as she is still active -- working, climbing mountains, and trekking, says the Breast Cancer Welfare Association.
Hologic recommended 3D mammogram screenings, touting discovery of 20 per cent to 65 per cent more invasive breast cancers as compared to 2D screenings alone.
Breast cancer patients were three times more likely to be in crisis if their household income fell below RM3,000 per month, or if they were Malay or Indian, according to Cancer Research Malaysia.