Tag: cancer
To fast or not to fast: Should cancer patients fast during Ramadan?
Resource person: Dr Matin Mellor Abdullah, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, OncoCare Malaysia Fasting in the holy month of Ramadan is an important pillar of Islam that encourages prayer, self-discipline, and spiritual reflection. While all Muslims who are mukallaf (have reached puberty […]
Bringing a unique and personalized approach to cancer care
Resource persons: Dr Marfu’ah Nik Eezamuddeen, Consultant Clinical Oncologist and Ms Kuah Rui Ning, Registered Counsellor, Subang Jaya Medical Centre For many, a cancer diagnosis still feels like an immediate loss of control, that is, a future defined by hospital […]
Dual-action nanotherapy shows promise against cancer
Scientists at Oregon State University (OSU) have developed a new nanomaterial that selectively destroys cancer cells by triggering a dual chemical attack inside tumors while sparing healthy tissue. The study, published in Advanced Functional Materials, describes a novel approach to […]
Malaysian experts stress why right diagnosis in cancer matters
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 […]
Reclaiming the voice: Let’s talk about holistic care in head, neck cancer
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 […]
Japan faces alarming shortage of cancer surgeons by 2040 – report
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 […]
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 […]
MOH, IHH Healthcare expand free cancer treatment for 500 patients
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 […]
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 […]
Malaysia faces shortage of oncologists
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 […]
