Tag: cancer

8 August 2024

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."

19 July 2024

Malaysia

Late-Stage Cancer Detection Rises To 65%: Malaysia’s New Cancer Registry

MOH has released the new Malaysia National Cancer Registry Report 2017-2021, which found late-stage cancer cases detected at Stage 3 and 4 increased to 65% from 64%. Cervical cancer incidence, however, consistently dropped to now 6.0 per 100,000 women.

1 July 2024

Malaysia

How You Can Sell Your House (But Continue Living There) To Fund Cancer Treatment

Under KALSIS, Malaysian seniors in the Klang Valley with cancer can sell their house to the scheme to fund their treatment, while continuing to live in that property for life. They get lump sum payments for health care, plus monthly payments until their passing.

24 May 2024

World

The Growing Promise Of Cancer Vaccines

No magic bullet is in sight yet, but three vaccines for particular skin and lung cancer types have advanced to the last phase of clinical trials.

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.

4 March 2024

Letter

Let’s Talk About Obesity And Cancer — Soh Yih Harng & Prof Dr Moy Foong Ming

Positive lifestyle changes can reduce obesity and cancer risks.

27 February 2024

Malaysia

Cancer Survivors Draw Strength From Each Other In Sunway’s Cancer Buddy Programme

Under Sunway’s Cancer Buddy Programme, cancer survivor Filzah Farah encourages cancer patients to seek medical treatment, while Calise Teo, who's in her fourth year after Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, found encouragement in seeing her buddy progress.

21 February 2024

Malaysia

Tailored Multidisciplinary Cancer Care At Sunway Cancer Centre

Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City’s 3 senior consultants – Dr Chang Kian Meng (specialising in liquid cancers), Dr John Low Seng Hooi (specialising in solid cancers) and Dr Yap Tsiao Yi (specialising in paediatric cancers) – are in Sunway Cancer Centre.

19 February 2024

Letter

The Negative Long-Term Effect Of Smoking On The Immune System — Ahmad Mahfuz Gazali

Reducing smoking populations will directly benefit Malaysia by reducing the burden of treating future cancer patients.

9 February 2024

Letter

Creating Tomorrow, Today: AstraZeneca’s Commitment To Closing The Cancer Care Gap

At AstraZeneca, we are revolutionising the approach to cancer drug development, weaving data science and AI seamlessly across R&D endeavours. From identifying potential drug targets to the culmination of clinical trials, AI serves as a guiding force.

Tag: cancer

Cancer Isn’t Just A Medical Issue: NCSM

Late-Stage Cancer Detection Rises To 65%: Malaysia’s New Cancer Registry

How You Can Sell Your House (But Continue Living There) To Fund Cancer Treatment

The Growing Promise Of Cancer Vaccines

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

Let’s Talk About Obesity And Cancer — Soh Yih Harng & Prof Dr Moy Foong Ming

Cancer Survivors Draw Strength From Each Other In Sunway’s Cancer Buddy Programme

Tailored Multidisciplinary Cancer Care At Sunway Cancer Centre

The Negative Long-Term Effect Of Smoking On The Immune System — Ahmad Mahfuz Gazali

Creating Tomorrow, Today: AstraZeneca’s Commitment To Closing The Cancer Care Gap

LIAM CEO Stunned By 13-Page Hospital Bill For RM19,000 Minor Hernia Surgery

UM’s Medical Faculty Targets 200 Graduates Annually Despite Declining Interest In Medicine

APHM: Insurance Industry Makes ‘Big Profits’, But Private Hospitals’ Revenue ‘Carefully Controlled’

Health Insurers May Introduce 5% To 20% Copay: LIAM

Protection For Female Doctors In Malaysian Public Hospitals — Klang Valley Specialist