Tag: cancer

Malaysian experts stress why right diagnosis in cancer matters

October 18, 2025
Dr Lee and Dr Tan

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but today there is more reason for hope than ever before – survival and recovery are increasingly possible. At the heart of this progress is technology that not only delivers new treatments but also […]

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Reclaiming the voice: Let’s talk about holistic care in head, neck cancer

October 3, 2025
Dr Ben Yap Beng Khiong

Resource person: Dr Ben Yap Beng Khiong, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at OncoCare Cancer Centre Malaysia Cancer’s impact to identity, dignity For patients, a diagnosis of head and neck cancer goes beyond medical treatment. It affects daily activities many take for […]

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Japan faces alarming shortage of cancer surgeons by 2040 – report

September 9, 2025

Japan is heading toward a severe shortfall in gastrointestinal surgeons, raising concerns over the future of cancer care as the country’s population ages. A report by the Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery, presented to the health ministry, projects that the […]

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First-of-its-kind RNA-based tool developed for cancer and infectious disease research

September 5, 2025
First-of-its-kind RNA-based tool developed for cancer and infectious disease research

Researchers at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) have created a tool that can scan thousands of biological samples to detect transfer RNA (tRNA) modifications. These tiny chemical changes regulate how cells grow, adapt to stress, and respond […]

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MOH, IHH Healthcare expand free cancer treatment for 500 patients

July 7, 2025

The Health Ministry (MOH) and IHH Healthcare Malaysia have signed their third Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand free cancer treatment for an additional 500 patients. This initiative strengthens the public-private partnership, ensuring underserved communities receive high-quality radiotherapy and radiosurgery […]

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India struggles with low breast cancer screening – study

April 16, 2025
India struggles with low breast cancer screening - study

India ranks among the countries with the poorest breast cancer screening coverage, with only 1.3% of women aged 45 and older undergoing mammograms, according to a new study in BMC Public Health. This figure falls far below the global average […]

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Malaysia faces shortage of oncologists

March 26, 2025
Cancer

Malaysia is facing a serious shortage of cancer or oncology facilities and specialists, particularly in government hospitals. This scenario raises concerns that patients may not receive timely treatment, thereby increasing mortality rates. Utusan Malaysia reported that, based on Health Ministry […]

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Study cracks new insights into ovarian cancer’s immune evasion

November 5, 2024
Study cracks new insights into ovarian cancer's immune evasion

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have identified a novel mechanism by which ovarian tumors hinder the immune system’s T cells, blocking their energy supply and limiting their effectiveness against cancer. This discovery, published in Nature, highlights a potential new immunotherapy […]

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Cancer Biologists Uncover a New Mechanism for an Old Chemo Drug

October 31, 2024
Cancer Biologists Uncover a New Mechanism for an Old Chemo Drug

MIT cancer researchers have discovered surprising mechanism for the long-used chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), indicating a potential shift in cancer treatment protocols. Previously believed to work primarily by damaging DNA, this research demonstrates that 5-FU effectively kills colon and gastrointestinal […]

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Silent Risks of Oral Cancer Among Asians

April 30, 2024
Dr Shailendra Sivalingam, Consultant Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Otology, Neurotology, Head & Neck, and Skull Base Surgery

Resource person: Dr Shailendra Sivalingam, Consultant Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Otology, Neurotology, Head & Neck, and Skull Base Surgery at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City Lifestyle factors, risk for oral cancer In Malaysia, oral cancer, a potentially deadly disease characterised by silent […]

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