Deputy minister urges early detection of childhood cancer cases in Sarawak
MIRI: Sarawak records about 60 to 70 new childhood cancer cases yearly, and this figure does not include children in remission or those experiencing relapses. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting said this is a cause for concern as childhood cancer stands as one of the leading causes of […]
Covid-19 pandemic affected early screening of cancer
MELAKA: The Covid-19 pandemic that occurred over a year ago made it difficult for many cancer patients to undergo early screening, preventing the detection of the illness in its early stages. National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) managing director Dr M. Murallitharan said the situation happened as a result of various factors including constraints to […]
Get health screenings for early disease prevention
BINTULU: The public is advised to get health screenings for early disease prevention and maintain overall health. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming said regular health check-ups for all individuals, regardless of age, was important to prevent contracting diseases. “This programme, supported by private clinics and pharmacies with the assistance of the federal Ministry […]
CanHOPE advocates early cancer detection
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: CanHOPE Kuching is committed to the advocacy for early cancer detection and promoting awareness about the disease. In achieving this, CanHOPE partnered with Parkway Cancer Centre (PCC) Singapore and Jennifer Kang Agency (JKA) to organise a cancer awareness talk titled ‘Know Your Health Better’ at Imperial Hotel here on Saturday. The […]
Constituents told to undergo health screening
KUCHING: The community members in Demak Laut constituency are advised to undergo health screening to avoid more serious illnesses. Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability who is also Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Hipni said that non-communicable diseases (NCD) such as heart attack, high blood pressure and diabetes usually did not show any symptoms, […]
Health screening can detect non-communicable diseases
SIBU: Health screening is the best way to detect a non-communicable disease (NCD) before it is too late, says Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. According to the Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, NCD normally did not have any symptoms. Hence, he urged the public to undergo health screening, especially those who had a […]
Go for regular check-ups, people told
LUNDU: The people have been urged to go for regular check-ups as it is important in early detection of any diseases. Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said this is crucial in maintaining good health. “It is important for us to make health screenings as an investment for the future as we want the people […]
Self-test kit good for early detection
MUKAH: The Covid-19 self-test kit is a good guide and helps us to detect the virus earlier before the situation becomes worse. It is therefore, advisable to take precaution and take a self-test, especially if an individual has familiar symptoms of the virus. Moreover, the cost of taking a self-test is reasonably within reach now […]
Early oral cancer detection saves lives
KUALA LUMPUR: There is a need to raise awareness on the importance of oral cancer screening and detection as 60 per cent of cases were detected at late stages, either at the third or fourth stage, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said. He said a study conducted among oral cancer patients in Malaysia […]
