7 June 2023
The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 must be passed and implemented to protect our vulnerable youth before another generation of smokers is enslaved by nicotine.
Tag: lung cancer
21 November 2022
Up to a third of lung cancer patients that cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Anand Sachithanandan sees are non-smokers or have never smoked. Clinical oncologist Dr Tho Lye Mun says half of his patients are non or very light smokers; most of them are women.
23 September 2022
Lung Cancer Network Malaysia and AstraZeneca launch a strategic collaboration to broaden access to lung cancer diagnosis using artificial intelligence.
31 July 2022
The emperor of all maladies, lung cancer is a leading cancer in terms of incidence and mortality; tobacco smoking remains the most common risk factor.
25 July 2022
Lung Cancer Network Malaysia will organise a blood donation drive on August 1, 2022, in conjunction with World Lung Cancer Day.
14 March 2022
The website was developed as a joint collaboration between NCSM and MSD Malaysia as part of the 'I Can, We Will' lung cancer educational campaign.
4 February 2022
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in Malaysia, accounting for approximately 11% of all cases.
25 November 2021
While immunotherapy is touted as one of the biggest breakthroughs in oncology, it is currently not available in Malaysian public hospitals.
18 November 2021
Lung Cancer Network Malaysia introduces Malaysia’s first-ever digital lung cancer patient guide, to provide an up-to-date guide for patients and their loved ones.
18 October 2021
The National Cancer Society of Malaysia says cancer screenings declined by over 80% in Malaysia as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, which will result in higher cancer morbidity and mortality.