A new campaign by National Cancer Society Malaysia and Lung Cancer Network Malaysia urges cancer patients not to delay check-ups and scheduled treatment.
The Breast Cancer Welfare Association says nurses should be allowed to pursue their Masters and PhD so that Malaysia can have a cadre of nurses specialising in cancer care.
The reporting of new cancer cases should be made mandatory across all health care settings, including non-MOH facilities, to increase representation of the cancer registry to track incidence and survival outcomes.
The National Cancer Society of Malaysia says cancer screenings declined by over 80% in Malaysia as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, which will result in higher cancer morbidity and mortality.
Khairy Jamaluddin says investments can be channelled into early detection and novel treatment to reduce the burden of cancer disease that was exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Understanding the needs of cancer patients will improve their quality of life, reduce lost productivity costs, and reduce substantial long-lasting economic burdens.
The National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) says besides the clinical aspect, cancer patients’ social welfare must be taken care of -- NCSM had to put food on the table for patients.