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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tedros said that progress on gender equality has regressed during the days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024