September 13, 2019In high-income countries, cancer is now the number one killer and it may soon overtake heart disease - the current number one - 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.
May 7, 2019It's not easy to tell whether your prostate cancer is the aggressive type or the slow-growing type, but now there's an online tool that can help determine your best treatment option.
April 25, 2019An American jury believed that exposure to a glyphosate-based weedkiller or herbicide gave a man cancer, but what does the scientific evidence say?
April 21, 2019Scientists discover how one of the most dangerous fungal infections for immune-compromised patients tricks our immune system into letting it survive.
April 4, 2019Immunotherapy holds the hope that the currently-incurable aggressive brain tumour called glioblastoma multiforme may soon be effectively treated.
April 2, 2019Breast cancer has an excellent survival rate if caught early enough and given the optimal treatment, but we still have a high proportion of avoidable deaths from this cancer.
March 13, 2019Whether it’s an MRI, ultrasound or PET scan, each type of imaging modality has its pros and cons, which doctors will take into consideration when asking patients to undergo them.
February 10, 2019Higher incidences of cancer occuring among young adults, also known as millennials, due to unhealthy lifestyles, obesity and other factors.
February 7, 2019In conjunction with World Cancer Day 2019, this column takes a look at the foods we should avoid, increase and have in moderation, in order to prevent cancer.
February 3, 2019While lung cancer shares the stage with colon cancer as the common form of cancer in men, lung cancer has a higher mortality rate because it is often detected too late.
January 30, 2019In conjunction with Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, we share the story of a cervical cancer survivor and her efforts to raise awareness of this disease.
December 25, 2018This method of analysing tumours for their genetic and molecular characteristics can help narrow down the choice of drugs to the ones with the best chance of succeeding.
