We all know someone whose life has been touched by cancer, it could be our family members, our friends, or even that nice aunty that sells nasi lemak on the weekends. Cancer has quickly become a part of our lives without us realising it. And in order to stay one [...]
Have you ever gotten caught in a thunderstorm and thought to yourself, “If I only knew it was going to rain today, I would have brought an umbrella!” Now, imagine having a tool that can help inform your personal risk and empower you to make important health decisions beforehand. Imagine [...]
A cancer treatment that works for one patient might not work for another. Have you ever wondered why different patients respond to the same treatment differently? Now, imagine your doctor being able to choose the right treatment for you by testing your blood or cancer sample – finding a treatment [...]
You probably know by now that not all cancers are the same and different treatments are needed for different types of breast cancer. But did you know that a team of Malaysian scientists and doctors are developing a new way to accurately choose the right treatment for Malaysian breast cancer [...]
Oftentimes, people stay fit to stay healthy. Some even stay fit out of pure vanity. Why not, right? Because everyone has their own reason. But how many people stay fit to prepare themselves when they fall ill.? Let’s admit it. Most of us don’t think that far ahead because we [...]
We all had that moment, a wake-up call that changed our perspective, habit and behaviour. Some had to go through a major loss or even a near-death experience in order to appreciate the little things that we usually take for granted. For Ms ***h, her wake-up call was when she [...]
Wajah mereka sering dilihat di hospital. Mereka adalah orang pertama yang melemparkan senyuman, bertegur sapa dan menyambut pesakit. Mereka adalah jururawat, orang yang membantu doktor dan menjaga pesakit untuk memastikan kesemuanya berasa disokong dan dijaga. Dengan pekerjaan yang agak mencabar berurusan dengan pelbagai jenis manusia setiap hari, bagaimanakah seseorang itu [...]
Did you know that some people have a higher risk of getting breast or ovarian cancer because of a gene called BRCA (Breast Cancer) gene? In Europe, about 1 in 500 people inherit a mutated BRCA gene, which can increase their risk of cancer from 45% to 87% for women. [...]
October isn’t just about spooky costumes and candy, it’s also Pink October, a global movement that’s been around since the 90s to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection through screening. So, what’s the best thing you can do for yourself this month.? Simple, get to [...]
Life Begins at 40? Not for Debbie Wong. For her, life began after cancer. It all started in 2015 when Debbie was enjoying a bicycle ride with friends at Fraser’s Hill. Out of nowhere, a bee stung her on her backside. Hours later, she blacked out, suffering from memory loss [...]