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 single month.…
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By Zakwan Khidzir, Lung cancer has long carried a grim distinction in Malaysia. It remains the leading cause of cancer-related death among men and the second leading cause among women…
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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…
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By Zakwan Khidzir The battle against cancer is intensifying in Malaysia, with alarming statistics painting a picture of a rising national health challenge. At the Oncology Nutrition Conference 2025, a…
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By Janese Wong, Public Health Executive, NCSM Precision public health is gaining momentum in an era of big data and AI—promising tailored solutions for populations, not just individuals. But can…
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“Cells gone wild.” It’s a phrase sometimes used to describe cancer: when cells become abnormal and start to multiply uncontrollably. This ‘misbehaviour’ is led by changes or mutations in our…
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By Dr Ang Hong Shien, Medical Officer, NCSM Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide, ranking as the third most diagnosed cancer and the second leading…
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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…
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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 the…
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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.…
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