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Should Everyone Get Lung Cancer Screening? The Hidden Risks for Non-Smokers

In East Asian countries like Taiwan, Shanghai and South Korea, lung cancer screening with low-dose CT scans has become increasingly common, even among people who have never smoked. As a…...

Colorectal Cancer Impacting More Young Malaysians

Malaysia is soon to have more under- 50 colon cancer cases like the richest nations – US, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea. However, Malaysia is not the only…...

Malaysia’s National Health Initiative Promotes Cancer Prevention Through Healthy Living

Putrajaya is increasing efforts to reduce cancer risks and improve public health through the Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat (ANMS), launched in August 2021 by the Ministry of Health (MOH). This…...

Liver Cancer Surge In Malaysia: A Growing Silent Killer

Liver cancer, often called the ‘silent killer,’ is on the rise in Malaysia, striking without warning and leaving many undiagnosed until it is too late. New data reveals a worrying…...

Breaking Down Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening

By Dr Leevyadhashiny Ganasan, Medical Officer and Health Promotion Lead, NCSM, The age-standardised incidence rate of cervical cancer in Malaysia is 10.2 per 100,000 women, which is lower than...

National Cancer Society Malaysia Expands ‘Home of Hope’ Service to Penang, Providing Support for Cancer Patients

The National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) has expanded its Home of Hope initiative to Penang, offering free accommodation and a range of support services for cancer patients and their…...

New Coalition Aims to Improve Childhood Cancer Care in Malaysia

A united front of Malaysian childhood cancer support groups has launched Childhood Cancer Malaysia (CCM), a coalition dedicated to improving the care and outcomes for children diagnosed with cancer...

Ujian Hidup Zarul: Perjuangan Seorang Ibu Menyokong Anak Menghadapi Kanser

Zarulshah Putra Ghafurullah dilahirkan sebagai anak yang normal seperti anak-anak yang lain. Namun, takdir hidupnya berubah pada bulan April 2023 apabila Zarul didiagnosis dengan kanser retinoblastoma...

Urgent Call To Bridge The Cancer Gap And “Save Millions”

PRAYAGRAJ, India – Early diagnosis and the care of cancer remain significantly out of reach for people in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs) compared to those in high-income countries...

United by Unique: Patient-Centric Care Needs To Take Lead

By Poovenraj Kanagaraj, Cancer is a daunting word, a diagnosis that can turn the world upside down in an instant, not only for patients themselves, but to those around them.…...