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Prevention Matters: Beyond the scale: Tackling obesity

Obesity is a complex health issue that affects millions and contributes to a wide range of chronic diseases. In this podcast episode, we discuss the causes of obesity, its impact…...

Regional initiative launches in Malaysia to transform cervical cancer care

A major regional initiative aimed at improving cervical cancer care and patient recovery has officially launched in Malaysia. Known as Project ACTIVE 2.0, the three-year program brings together...

Over 10,500 women test positive for HPV in Malaysia as ministry urges greater screening

More than 10,500 Malaysian women have tested positive for human papillomavirus (HPV) over the past five years through nationwide cervical cancer screening programmes, according to the Ministry of...

Young women and lung cancer: An urgent call to rethink the narrative

Attributed to Dr. Narjust Florez, Co-Director, Young Lung Cancer Program, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This article was featured on UICC. Lung cancer remains the most diagnosed cancer and the leading...

Early cancer detection breakthroughs face access gaps

Originally featured by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Advancements in cancer research are opening up unprecedented possibilities for early disease detection, offering the promise of...

Craif Inc. secures US$22 million in series C funding to advance early cancer detection platform

Craif Inc., a molecular diagnostics company pioneering early cancer detection through microRNA (miRNA) analysis, has completed the second close of its Series C funding round, bringing the total to...

NCCM 2025 expands horizons for integrated cancer care and sustainable financing

The National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) and Sunway University launched the second National Cancer Congress Malaysia (NCCM 2025) from 20-22 June at the Sunway University campus, introducing...

National Cancer Congress Malaysia 2025

The National Cancer Society of Malaysia in collaboration with Sunway University, officially launched the second National Cancer Congress Malaysia (NCCM 2025) from 20 to 22 June 2025 at the...

Prevention Matters: Fighting Dengue

Join us for a special Asian Dengue Day episode as we dive into the critical importance of dengue prevention. From simple everyday actions to the latest updates on vaccine availability,…...

Targeting scar-forming gene could improve Radiotherapy outcomes for breast cancer patients

New preclinical study from the Institute of Cancer Research, London, reveals potential for CXCL12-targeted therapy to reduce radiotherapy complications A groundbreaking new study from researchers at...