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To fast or not to fast: Should cancer patients fast during Ramadan?

February 17, 2026
Dr Matin Mellor Abdullah

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 […]

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Fasting with diabetes during Ramadan

March 28, 2022

As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Muslims the world over will be fasting from sunrise to sunset – this means no food or fluids consumed for more than half a day. Most Muslims anticipate the practice, but those living […]

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