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Consider This: Healthcare — Caring About Cancer

Consider This: Healthcare — Caring About Cancer

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month puts the spotlight on early detection and prevention, it's also a reminder of the growing cancer burden in Malaysia and the broader challenges we face in cancer care. How far have we come, and what more needs to be done? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, Managing Director of the National Cancer Society Malaysia. In 2022 he was one of three winners of the Global Best Cancer CEO award by the Union for International Cancer Control.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Living well, ageing well: Embracing ageing with confidence

Living well, ageing well: Embracing ageing with confidence

DOSM reports that women generally have a longer lifespan than men with an average of five years longer.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Young women must be aware of triple-negative breast cancer

Young women must be aware of triple-negative breast cancer

Awareness of triple-negative breast cancer must be raised, as this type of cancer often affects young women under the age of 40.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Actor Suzanne Somers dies at 76

Actor Suzanne Somers dies at 76

Suzanne Somers was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000, and announced in late July that it had returned.
Mon Oct 16 2023
Get cancer checks, UK's Sarah Ferguson urges after revealing own surgery

Get cancer checks, UK's Sarah Ferguson urges after revealing own surgery

Sarah Ferguson had a successful surgery after breast cancer showed up in a routine mammogram screening, her spokesman said.
Mon Jun 26 2023
All hormonal contraceptives increase breast cancer risk: study

All hormonal contraceptives increase breast cancer risk: study

All hormonal contraceptives carry a slightly increased risk of breast cancer, including the increasingly popular progestogen-only pills.
Sat Apr 01 2023
[COLUMNIST] Breast cancer in Malaysia: Policy improvements - Part 2

[COLUMNIST] Breast cancer in Malaysia: Policy improvements - Part 2

Raising breast cancer awareness for all income groups and genders is critical to making it more treatable.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Tennis great Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

Tennis great Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer, though a representative described the prognosis as "good".
Tue Jan 03 2023
Pop music and 'Grease' star Olivia Newton-John dead at age 73

Pop music and 'Grease' star Olivia Newton-John dead at age 73

Newton-John, a four-time Grammy winner, had disclosed in 2017 that a recurrence of breast cancer had spread to her lower back.
Tue Aug 09 2022
As Thailand greenlights cannabis, patients welcome cheaper supplies

As Thailand greenlights cannabis, patients welcome cheaper supplies

Jiratti uses it to manage the pain and sickness caused by her breast cancer treatments.
Mon Jun 20 2022
How cardamom could help tackle breast cancer

How cardamom could help tackle breast cancer

An American study reveals cardamom, a plant of Indian origin, could fight against triple negative breast cancer cells.
Mon Apr 18 2022
Consuming artificial sweeteners linked to cancer risk: Study

Consuming artificial sweeteners linked to cancer risk: Study

The study found that "higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers".
Sun Mar 27 2022
Over 7,500 women in Johor to receive 'WCaRe' benefits - Rina Harun

Over 7,500 women in Johor to receive 'WCaRe' benefits - Rina Harun

More than 7,500 women in Johor will receive financial aid for early breast cancer screening (mammogram tests) and cervical cancer testing (HPV DNA) this year.
Sun Mar 06 2022
Women refused to go for mammogram test because they are shy - Perak Exco

Women refused to go for mammogram test because they are shy - Perak Exco

Dr Wan Norashikin said the mammogram subsidy programme was aimed at encouraging women to undergo the test for early detection of breast cancer.
Sat Jan 22 2022
WHO calls for strengthening women's leadership during COVID-19

WHO calls for strengthening women's leadership during COVID-19

Tedros said that progress on gender equality has regressed during the days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Mar 09 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024