cancer treatment Archives

9 August 2024

Malaysia

MOH Admits Budget Constraints In Procuring First-Line Cancer Drugs

Higher costs are limiting MOH’s budget for key first-line chemotherapy drugs, such as topotecan (for retinoblastoma, neuroblastoma), temozolomide (for high-grade glioma), as well as pegaspargase and arsenic trioxide (for acute leukaemia).

8 August 2024

Malaysia

Cancer Isn’t Just A Medical Issue: NCSM

NCSM's Dr Murallitharan challenges cancer care professionals to move beyond sympathy to action on cancer, stressing that cancer shouldn't just be seen as a medical issue. "Cancer is not just a health issue; it affects workplaces, families and communities."

1 August 2024

World

Affordable Testing Can Be The Next Hope For Cancer Patients

Duty exemptions will support better patient outcomes and encourage the integration of advanced medical technologies into the Indian health care landscape.

29 July 2024

Malaysia

Health Insurance Copay May Drive Cancer Patients To Public Hospitals: UMMC Epidemiologist

UMMC’s Prof Dr Nirmala Bhoo Pathy says BNM's mandated 5% copay for new health insurance products may expose households to "significant financial hardship", suggesting a fixed RM500 cap to promote responsible use of health care "without bankrupting people".

25 July 2024

Malaysia

Copay Insurance Burdens Cancer Patients, May Cause Delayed Treatment: Advocates

A cancer patient advocate says copay health insurance may force lower middle-income patients to delay cancer treatment. A caregiver says as it is, insurance doesn't cover meds/procedures not directly considered part of cancer treatment like post-op wounds.

12 July 2024

Malaysia

Cheaper Cancer Drugs Possible With Increased Local Production: MOPI

MOPI says locally made generic cancer drugs are over 90% cheaper than innovators. Letrozole tender value was initially procured by the govt at RM75 mil, dropping to RM3mil for the generic version. Trastuzumab price dropped from RM6,000 to RM1,000 per vial.

1 July 2024

Malaysia

Sunway Medical Centre Launches CSR Radiotherapy And Educational Forum On Innovative Cancer Treatment In Sarawak

The event featured educational sessions on cancer treatment and innovation by SMC experts, who also provided free consultations.

25 June 2024

Malaysia

Columbia Asia Hospital – Bukit Rimau Partners With BCWA And KanWork To Enhance Cancer Patient Support

The collaborative effort between CAH-BR and BCWA is set to continue for three years, with volunteers conducting one-on-one support sessions tailored to meet the needs of each patient.

2 April 2024

Malaysia

At SJMC, Cancer Patients And Caregivers Feel Safe, Confident In Their Journey

Cancer patients and caregivers are cared for and aided at SJMC by a multidisciplinary team of medical specialists, oncology nurses, nurse educators or counsellors, radiation therapists, medical physicists, liaison officers, and cancer care coordinators.

5 March 2024

Malaysia

See Cancer Prevention, Treatment As Economic Investment, Not Cost Burden: UM Professor

UM epidemiologist Prof Dr Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy says cancer prevention and treatment should be viewed as an investment in the economy, not a cost burden, as many patients are employed young adults who can return to work if cancer is detected early or treated.

Tag: cancer treatment

MOH Admits Budget Constraints In Procuring First-Line Cancer Drugs

Cancer Isn’t Just A Medical Issue: NCSM

Affordable Testing Can Be The Next Hope For Cancer Patients

Health Insurance Copay May Drive Cancer Patients To Public Hospitals: UMMC Epidemiologist

Copay Insurance Burdens Cancer Patients, May Cause Delayed Treatment: Advocates

Cheaper Cancer Drugs Possible With Increased Local Production: MOPI

Sunway Medical Centre Launches CSR Radiotherapy And Educational Forum On Innovative Cancer Treatment In Sarawak

Columbia Asia Hospital – Bukit Rimau Partners With BCWA And KanWork To Enhance Cancer Patient Support

At SJMC, Cancer Patients And Caregivers Feel Safe, Confident In Their Journey

See Cancer Prevention, Treatment As Economic Investment, Not Cost Burden: UM Professor

Bleak Future For Malaysia’s Health Assurance Industry — Dr Mohamed Rafick Khan

Nutritionists: Follow Malaysia’s Scientific Food Pyramid, Not US Inverted Pyramid

CodeBlue’s View: Doctors Must Follow The Law. Period.

Transfer Allowance Opened To Contract Doctors, Pharmacists, Dentists With 2025 Permanent Appointments: Minister

Digital Ministry Opens RM87m Tender For MySejahtera App Maintenance Over Three Years