Navigating breast cancer risk factors in menopausal women
KUALA LUMPUR: Breast cancer remains a pressing health concern for women across the globe and there has been much discussion on how its impact may fluctuate when a woman is entering her menopause phase in life. In Malaysia, breast cancer holds the unfortunate distinction of being the leading cancer among women. Statistics reveal that one […]
NGOs their play role in enhancing breast cancer awareness
KUCHING: The Society for Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Kuching (SCAN) and Sarawak Breast Cancer Support Group (SBCSG) are playing a pivotal role in creating breast cancer awareness in the community. There latest activity was a breast health screening programme at Kpg Bunan Gega, Serian. Women – young and old – from the village responded positively […]
Breast cancer campaign at VivaCity
KUCHING: Medi Beaute will be organising a Breast Cancer Awareness event in collaboration with Sarawak Breast Cancer Support Group and KPJ Kuching. The event will be held at VivaCity Megamall, E-Atrium, ground floor on Saturday (Oct 29) from 10am to 8pm. The campaign includes free breast cancer examination, breast cancer health talk by SBCSG and […]
Breast reconstruction surgery: New hope for cancer survivors
Once diagnosed with breast cancer, post-mastectomy can be distressing for many. However, breakthroughs in modern medicine have discovered that women can continue to feel normal through various treatments, including breast reconstruction surgery. Allowing one to feel ‘normal’ again Each year, Breast Cancer Awareness month is celebrated in October. The annually held campaign is aimed at […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month ― A fighter’s experience
In a report by the Malaysian National Cancer Registry published in 2016, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in Malaysia. Diagnosed with the cancer in 2017, Fauziah Kassim details her agonising journey and how she coped with the struggles. Battling her inner self Among the ten most common cancers in Malaysia, breast […]
