On 12th June 2025 in Kota Kinabalu, something special happened. Something that reminded us why we do what we do. In a room filled with hospital directors, navigators, ministry officials, and long-time supporters, Cancer Research Malaysia signed not one… not two… but SIX Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with districts in [...]
“You treat a disease, you win or you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you’ll win no matter what the outcome.” – Patch Adams (1998) This quote from the film Patch Adams, famously portrayed by Robin Williams, perfectly captures the heart of nursing. Our Nurse Navigators from the [...]
Lace up & make a difference! Get ready for Race Against Cancer Run 2025 – an exciting 5KM charity run celebrating 25 years of impact by Cancer Research Malaysia! Whether you’re a sprinter, jogger, or casual stroller, every step counts in the fight against cancer. Bring your family, friends, and [...]
Have you ever heard of Belle Gibson? No? What about Elizabeth Holmes? You might have come across their stories through viral posts or drama series like Apple Cider Vinegar or The Dropout. One pretended to have cancer and sold fake “natural cures.” The other claimed she could test for hundreds of diseases using [...]
Hari Raya Aidilfitri is just around the corner and you know what that means—rendang, ketupat, lontong, lemang, dodol, satay and an endless spread of mouth watering festive treats ready to be devoured. Most of us will say “tak apa, sekali sekala!” A diet high in processed foods, red meat and sugar [...]
It’s been almost two years since we launched the Support Our Scientists (SOS) campaign in April 2023. Since then, we’ve brought science closer to the public through webinars, interviews, and articles featuring the first four faces of SOS, Dr Ngoi Soo Mun, Dr Gan Chai Phei, Dr Senthilmani Rajendran, and Dinie Junaidi. [...]
WHAT: Following the overwhelming success of Life Is Funny, Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY) is excited to announce, “Life Is Funny Too,” a second Comedy Night that combines laughter, resilience, and hope in the fight against cancer. Scheduled for 7:00 PM at the HGH Convention Centre, Life Is Funny Too bring [...]
Meet Aida, a cancer warrior who is inspiring many people to do burpees for cancer research in Malaysia. 1. Who is Aida? Aida was diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, a rare form of salivary gland cancer in 2010 and has since been working with and supporting Cancer Research Malaysia on multiple cancer [...]
New data released by Cancer Research Malaysia’s Patient Navigation Programme (PNP) shows 25% of breast cancer patients were in crisis during COVID-19 and MCO. 1. What is PNP? Late presentation and poor access to treatment is linked to half of the breast cancer deaths in Malaysia and Cancer Research Malaysia’s Patient Navigation Programme seeks [...]
We wanted to see if soy could act as a dietary intervention to prevent breast cancer. So, we started The MiSO (Malaysian Soy Mammographic Density) Study. 1. Why soy? Researchers have been studying the anti-cancer properties of soy since 1991. In countries such as Japan and China, normal soy isoflavone [...]