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 [...]
Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY) houses nine science units, each serving a unique purpose ranging from laboratory research to social engagement initiatives. Today, we would like to highlight the Core Laboratory Unit and provide insight into the important work we do. CRMY’s Head of the Core Laboratory Unit, Dr Joanna Lim, will [...]
Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY) houses nine science units, each serving a unique purpose ranging from laboratory research to social engagement initiatives. Continuing with our Behind The Scenes series, we now engage with Dr. Pan Jia Wern, Deputy Head of Genomics and Bioinformatics (GB). He will be shedding light on the department’s [...]
Oh mouth ulcers…. though small, it can bring significant pain and discomfort to many. Even though the experience is unpleasant, it is usually harmless and the ulcers can resolve by themselves within 10 to 14 days. But if your ulcers haven’t healed in over 2 weeks, those ulcers may be something [...]
There are thousands of kinds of jobs in the world because every person has different skills and needs. Let’s look at a few jobs and find the easiest and quickest way to describe them. What does a teacher do?They teach. What does a chef do?They cook. What does a police [...]
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. [...]
Mouth Cancer Action Month is held in November every year and is supported by the Mouth Cancer Foundation and the Oral Health Foundation. As November comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the importance of Mouth Cancer Action Month and its key message: the life-saving potential [...]
A chat with the Dr Lim Kue Peng, the head of Cancer Immunology & Immunotherapy (CII) Unit Most of us have been getting vaccines since we were babies, with regular shots continuing through our teenage years. Remember those school days when we’d line up for shots, not really knowing or [...]