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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.

12 November 2024

Malaysia

Malaysian Cancer Survivors Struggle To Rejoin Workforce Despite Remission: NCSM

Cancer patients are living longer but face barriers rejoining the workforce, says NCSM, which sees 40 to 50 survivors weekly who struggle to find employment. "They can work, run marathons; yet we have no mechanism to reintegrate them into the workforce.”

8 November 2024

Malaysia

UMMC Epidemiologist Touts Art, Drama To Bridge Cancer Literacy Gap

UMMC’s Prof Dr Nirmala Bhoo Pathy calls for the use of art and drama, or even TikTok, to help cancer patients better understand their diagnosis and treatments, taking a leaf from HIV awareness campaigns that have used theatre for the community for decades.

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.

16 October 2024

World

Punjab’s ‘Cancer Train’ Runs On Hope

Cases of cancer are widespread in Punjab and Haryana where groundwater is contaminated by high pesticide use.

14 October 2024

World

Asbestos: Singapore’s Toxic Past Is Catching Up With It

The number of cancer cases in Singapore is on the rise even though the hazardous material was banned more than 30 years ago.

11 October 2024

World

Cancer: The Hidden Hazard In India’s Construction Industry

Construction work has been linked to many types of cancer. But more research is needed to understand what causes these conditions and how to best prevent them.

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."

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.

Tag: cancer

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

Malaysian Cancer Survivors Struggle To Rejoin Workforce Despite Remission: NCSM

UMMC Epidemiologist Touts Art, Drama To Bridge Cancer Literacy Gap

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

Punjab’s ‘Cancer Train’ Runs On Hope

Asbestos: Singapore’s Toxic Past Is Catching Up With It

Cancer: The Hidden Hazard In India’s Construction Industry

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

MMC-Registered Medical Graduates Nearly Halved In Six Years

Help, I’m Forced To Work Every Day — Sibu Hospital Medical Officer

Six Nurses’ Groups Oppose 45-Hour Work Week Under SSPA Shift System

MMA Launching ‘Black Monday’ Protest To ‘Save’ GPs

Rising Health Insurance Premiums Benefit Insurers And Hospitals — Dr Mohamed Rafick Khan Abdul Rahman