Tag: lung cancer

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28 November 2025
Malaysia

NCSM Brings Lung Screening To Where Malaysians Live And Work

NCSM is bringing lung screening directly to Malaysians through mobile pop-up sites using portable X-rays, AI and micro-insurance to cut late diagnoses. The programme supports MOH’s Lung Health Initiative and helps workers access full diagnostic pathways.
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1 September 2025
Malaysia

Get RM309 LDCT At Beacon Hospital For Lung Cancer Screening

Low-dose CT scans (LDCT), an advanced screening for lung cancer, are now available at Beacon Hospital in PJ for just RM309 until Nov 30, just over half of the usual RM600 cost, in a campaign by KALSIS and Beacon Hospital to promote early cancer detection.
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28 December 2023
Malaysia

Lung Cancer Now Affecting More Women, Non-Smokers In Asia

Over 85% of female lung cancer patients in Asia never smoked, compared to 15% in the West. Genetic mutations are far higher in Asia. Initial cost-benefit analysis suggests Asian countries may gain US$40 million by screening the high-risk for lung cancer.