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Cancer Demystified: Learn, Prevent, Conquer

FEATURED

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healthcaretoday, National Cancer Society Malaysia, NCSM, Dr Wahid Ali Said Al Kharusi,  Oman Cancer Association, National Cancer Congress, cancer genomics, tumors, cancer care, mammography, cancer screenings, cancer fighter, cancer survivor, cancer awareness, national cancer programs, breast cancer, Cancer NGO,

Support for cancer fighters: Connecting with cancer aid NGOs 

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UNDERSTANDING CANCER


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Understanding blood cancer: What it is and how it’s diagnosed

Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy - targeted treatment for cancer patients
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Rising cancer incidence in Malaysia: Addressing the growing burden through a multisectoral approach

Urgent need for integrated strategies across sectors to manage and mitigate the disease’s impact
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Malaysia's cancer landscape: A closer look at incidence, trends and risk factors​​

​​Changing cancer incidence patterns in Malaysia
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​​What is cancer and how does it spread?

The differences between cancer cells and normal cells
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Cancer: Different types and origins

Categories that initiate within particular cell types.
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​What signs could signal cancer?

Recognizing subtle clues from your body
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Comprehensive guide to cancer screening: What you can expect

Navigating initial screening apprehensions
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How often should you be screened for cancer?

​Pre-cancer awareness and proper screening is vital. 
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Cancer diagnostics: Tests and results explained

Making sense of lab test, imaging test and biopsy
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Understanding childhood cancer and government treatment facilities

​Leukemia, CNS Tumors, and Lymphomas
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Cigarettes cause bladder cancer

​Smokers are four times more likely to develop bladder cancer than non-smokers.
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World Cancer Day: What will you do to close the care gap?

Social factors or lifestyle can negatively impact the quality of cancer care.
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Prostate cancer in men over 50: Understanding risks and symptoms

What puts you at risk?
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Silent predator: The hidden dangers of liver cancer

Recognizing the unseen threat and taking proactive steps for early detection and prevention
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New booklet on ALK-positive lung cancer provides vital support for patients and caregivers

Digital booklet offers detailed ALK-positive lung cancer information in three languages

TESTING & TREATMENT


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Cancer care: How biological medicine and modern advances are transforming treatment

Renewed hope beyond conventional treatments
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Harnessing the power of natural killer cells in cancer immunotherapy

NK cells' crucial role in cancer defense mechanisms
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Advances in endocrine surgery as treatment for cancer

Exploring surgical interventions in thyroid, adrenal and neuroendocrine cancers for better outcomes
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​Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests and the SPOT-MAS breakthrough

​Emerging technologies in liquid biopsy and multi-cancer detection offer new hope for reducing cancer mortality
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Revolutionizing cancer treatment: Personalized therapies for every patient

Unlocking the power of genetic testing and tailored treatments at RGCC
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How immunotherapy can better train your immune system when battling with cancer

​Tackling the diagnosis for better outcomes
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Chemotherapy: Balancing efficacy and minimizing side effects

​For decades, chemotherapy has remained a cornerstone in cancer treatment, despite
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​PET scans in prostate cancer detection

​The risk of prostate cancer increases with age, and it often coexists with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
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​Overcoming fibromyxoid sarcoma against all odds

​Neng would feel tickles down his throat, with itching and frequent coughs...
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Evolving treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer

Based on Malaysian data (2012), colorectal cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men

SELF-CARE


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​14th Malaysian conference on Holistic Healing in Cancer 2024

​Free public event emphasizes palliative care’s role in cancer treatment
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Empowering voices: The strategic role of advocacy in cancer care

Mapping stakeholders to tailor approach and engage both supporters and skeptics effectively
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Run 2024 promotes early detection

500 participants join event to combat colorectal cancer mortality
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Can you be fired for having cancer?

​National Human Resource Centre says no provision in Employment Act for cancer 
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Locks of Hope: Empowering cancer patients with confidence and support

Free human-hair pieces to individuals battling cancer 
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Prioritizing quality of life: Study unveils advanced cancer patients' preference over survival extensions

Urgent demand for enhanced palliative care access
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Navigating emotional turbulence: From avoidance to acceptance in the face of cancer

Experiential avoidance, often leads to a cycle of heightened distress.
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Nutrition vs. dot-com doctors: Debunking cancer myths

Cancer preventive tips from a nutritionist
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​​National Cancer Society unveils second cookbook for patients and family

A culinary labor of love, showcasing 150 pages of nutritious recipes
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  • HEALTH CONDITIONS
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    • ARTHRITIS
    • ASTHMA
    • BACK PAIN
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    • CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19)
    • DEMENTIA
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    • HEADACHES & MIGRAINES
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    • HIV & AIDS
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    • LUPUS
    • MELASMA
    • MENTAL HEALTH
    • MOUTH-AND-TEETH
    • OBESITY
    • OSTEOPOROSIS
    • OVARIAN DYSFUNCTION: UNDERSTANDING PREMATURE OVARIAN FAILURE, POLYCYSTIC OVARY DISEASE AND INFERTILITY
    • SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
    • SKIN CONDITIONS
    • SLEEP
    • STROKE
  • DISABILITIES & SPECIAL ABILITIES
    • ADHD and ADD
    • AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
    • BLINDNESS & VISION IMPAIRMENT
    • CEREBRAL PALSY
    • DOWN SYNDROME
    • RARE DISEASES
  • NURSING RESOURCES
  • DIGITAL HEALTH
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