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Mammogram: What, When, Where and Why

What, when, where and why are the often asked questions of a patient when asked to do a mammogram. In this article, the above questions will be directed on mammogram.…...

Beyond the Taboo: Safeguarding Women Against Cervical Cancer

January is recognised as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time when conversations around prevention, screening and HPV vaccination are amplified. However, awareness should not be confined to a...

World Cancer Day 2026

In conjunction with World Cancer Day 2026, the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) and strategic partners, is strengthening its...

Tripartite Partnership Between Rotary Club of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja, NCSM and BIG CARiNG Expands Prostate Cancer Screening Nationwide

Project Blue Dot, a prostate cancer awareness and screening initiative spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja (RCKLDR), has officially expanded nationwide following the exchange of a...

Malaysia reaffirms whole-of-society approach to cancer control on World Cancer Day

In conjunction with World Cancer Day, observed annually on 4 February, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to combating cancer through a Whole-of-Society Approach...

MCTC calls for public inquiry into alleged RM50 million bribe linked to GEG removal

The Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control (MCTC) has called for an immediate public inquiry following allegations that a former Health Minister was offered a RM50 million bribe to remove the…...

Children’s rights in Malaysia: From commitments to accountability

Human Rights Day Forum 2025, held under the theme “Protecting Our Future Generations: Human Rights for All”, was co-organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Legal Affairs Division in...

Beyond Pink Ribbons: Insights from Hospital Picaso’s Experts

Pinktober has always been about raising awareness on breast cancer, celebrating survivors and marking new milestones. But it is also equally important to ensure that the efforts that goes into…...

Grand launch of Hospital Picaso showcases advanced surgery, oncology excellence

Hospital Picaso recently celebrated its launch, demonstrating Malaysia’s growing demands in advanced surgery and integrated oncology treatment. The hospital, which has been operating since June 2024...

New Immunotherapy treatment diary to help lung cancer patients navigate treatment

In a move aligned with Malaysia’s growing commitment to strengthening lung health, MSD and the Lung Cancer Network Malaysia (LCNM) today introduced the country’s first comprehensive Lung Cancer...