cancer treatment Archives

13 June 2025

Malaysia

UMMC Epidemiologist Touts Asean Procurement Of ‘Magic Bullet’ Cancer Drugs

UMMC epidemiologist Prof Dr Nirmala touts Asean-level drug procurement to improve access to life-saving cancer meds, particularly high-cost drugs that extend survival to over 5 years. She also suggests localised dose-optimisation trials for cancer drugs.

28 May 2025

World

Using AI To Push Boundaries Of Cancer Research With NTT DATA And CARPL.ai

This partnership launches a large-scale, AI-powered service designed to accelerate cancer detection and treatment using medical imaging in the UK’s National Health Service.

28 May 2025

World

Managing Drug-Resistant Cancers: Darwin To The Rescue?

Most cancer deaths happen because the cancer cells become resistant to drugs. Adaptive therapies could fix that.

14 May 2025

World

Mighty Little Tools To Tackle Cancer

As nanomedicine matures and turns “smart”, it is poised to usher in a new era in personalised therapies.

13 May 2025

World

New Cancer Tests Make Early Detection Easier

If detected early, cancer is much easier to treat. Emerging non-invasive tests can help early diagnosis.

28 April 2025

Malaysia

Hospital Picaso Cancer Centre Opens Door To Seamless Cancer Care In Malaysia

By integrating early screening, diagnostics, advanced treatment and supportive care in one central location, the centre fosters close collaboration between specialists.

28 March 2025

Malaysia

Four MOH Hospitals Getting New-Generation LINAC Machines For Cancer

Four MOH hospitals are getting new-generation LINAC machines for radiotherapy: two for IKN and one each for HKL, Sabah Women and Children's Hospital, and SGH. The new LINAC machine at HSI in JB cut waiting times for radiotherapy from 3 months to 2 weeks.

15 November 2024

Malaysia

Ovarian Cancer Costs US$70 Billion In Losses Across 11 Nations, Including Malaysia

A new study estimates ovarian cancer may cost US$69.9 billion across 11 countries, including Malaysia. “While there is extensive research on breast cancer, ovarian cancer receives less attention despite having significantly worse outcomes" – lead author.

6 November 2024

Letter

Precision Medicine: The Future Of Cancer Treatment — Dr Aminudin Rahman Mohd Mydin

Cancer can be difficult to prevent, does not discriminate, and affects people from all walks of life. Due to this, early detection through screening and effective treatment are of the utmost importance.

23 September 2024

Letter

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT): The New Standard Of Care For Prostate Cancer — Dr Aminudin Rahman Mohd Mydin

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) is the new standard of care for early-stage prostate cancer, with similar cure rates and less side effects compared to surgery, giving a better quality of life for patients.

Tag: cancer treatment

UMMC Epidemiologist Touts Asean Procurement Of ‘Magic Bullet’ Cancer Drugs

Using AI To Push Boundaries Of Cancer Research With NTT DATA And CARPL.ai

Managing Drug-Resistant Cancers: Darwin To The Rescue?

Mighty Little Tools To Tackle Cancer

New Cancer Tests Make Early Detection Easier

Hospital Picaso Cancer Centre Opens Door To Seamless Cancer Care In Malaysia

Four MOH Hospitals Getting New-Generation LINAC Machines For Cancer

Ovarian Cancer Costs US$70 Billion In Losses Across 11 Nations, Including Malaysia

Precision Medicine: The Future Of Cancer Treatment — Dr Aminudin Rahman Mohd Mydin

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT): The New Standard Of Care For Prostate Cancer — Dr Aminudin Rahman Mohd Mydin

Hospital Director Transferred To JKN Sabah After Sexual Harassment Cases

Hospital Director Accused Of Sexually Harassing Second Victim

Malaysia Heading In US Direction With MediAsas: Expert

Cardiac Hospital HOD Faces Two Sexual Harassment Allegations

Stool Tests Cannot Replace Diagnostic, Preventive Colonoscopy: Specialists