October 23, 2019Two breast cancer survivors say the most traumatic experience in their cancer journey is losing their hair. They tell us what losing their hair meant to them and how they found the confidence through wearing wigs.
October 23, 2019The recurrence and spread of breast cancer to other organs is something most survivors live in fear of, as it can occur without warning.
October 18, 2019Ashwini Sivanantham was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 30. She never expected it as she assumed breast cancer was prevalent among older women. Now, she's determined to spread awareness among young women and men to be breast aware and always check their breasts.
October 18, 2019Breast cancer is the biggest killer among women in Malaysia and around the world. Early detection is key and so is a strong support network. Adeline Joseph was diagnosed with breast cancer 20 years ago and today, she is paying it forward, supporting those with cancer in their journey.
October 18, 2019A review of randomised clinical trials that provide evidence of the effectiveness of new cancer drugs found that many might have some sort of bias.
October 16, 2019Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Malaysia, but a majority of women still do not routinely check their breasts for abnormalities or go for screenings.
October 8, 2019Mathew Knowles, father of pop superstar Beyonce, went on US television to share his breast cancer journey to increase awareness for the illness that also afflicts men.
October 7, 2019Breast cancer is one of the top cancers affecting women in Malaysia, but it has a very good cure rate if you are diagnosed and treated early.
October 2, 2019Navi Indran Pillai, 29, requires a lifetime of cancer treatments, so she's staging a fundraiser for her medical expenses. The classical Indian dancer will perform for one-night-only in Kuala Lumpur.
September 25, 2019Inflammatory bowel disease or IBD is often mistaken for other gastrointestinal conditions, but it could lead to colorectal cancer, making it a disease that needs to be diagnosed accurately.
September 22, 2019Genetic profiling, also known as genomic profiling, is essential in helping to create a personalised treatment plan for cancer patients.
September 13, 2019In high-income countries, cancer is now the number one killer and it may soon overtake heart disease, the current No.1, as the top killer worldwide.
September 8, 2019Grilling may seem like a healthy way to cook your food, but it risks exposing you to carcinogenic compounds created by the grilling process.
August 26, 2019A new study has observed that certain antibiotics seem to increase the risk of bowel cancer, while others protect against rectal cancer.
August 10, 2019Here are some common myths about lung cancer that need to be debunked so that those suffering from this cancer can be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.
August 9, 2019There are numerous misconceptions that stop Malaysian women from seeking treatment for breast cancer even if they find themselves having the symptoms. And as for urinary incontinence, the notion that this is a normal part of ageing is untrue.
July 21, 2019Organised by Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society (MHAS), this biennial conference is aimed at promoting healthy ageing by educating healthcare professionals and the public on ageing-related issues.
July 6, 2019Researchers have found that having poor oral health is linked to an increased risk of developing liver cancer, although they are not sure why.
May 11, 2019This new genetic test will enable doctors to better determine which chemotherapy stands the best chance at reducing oesophageal tumours before surgery to remove the rest.
