Behind The Scenes: Cancer Prevention & Population Science Unit
When most people think about scientists, they imagine lab coats, test tubes and probably some mice. You know, the classic image. Someone with a brilliant mind in a lab, busy […] [...]
Stories
Terry Fox Run Putrajaya 2025: Running and Finishing It Together
Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY) brought the Terry Fox Run to a brand new location this year at IOI Putrajaya! And what a turnout it was. Nearly 3,000 participants showed up, […] [...]
Science, Teamwork and a Smartphone
The APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (ASPIRE) is among the most respected awards in the Asia-Pacific, celebrating scientists whose work advances innovation while addressing real social needs. […] [...]
Meet Our New Joiner: Daphne
Say hello to Daphne Olivia Jawai Anak Sadai, one of our newest joiners at Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY). Born and raised in Sarawak, Daphne is a true science enthusiast. She […] [...]
Finding Better Ways to Treat Oral Cancer
Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers in Asia, but survival rates remain low, especially when the disease is diagnosed late. Even with surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, there […] [...]
Why Arbiah Calls Cancer a Gift – A Survivor’s Message of Hope from Kelantan
“Cancer is a gift. It is not the end. Life does not stop when you have cancer – it stops when you give up.” These are the words of Arbiah […] [...]
#CancerSurvivorsMonth: “They never gave up on me.”
“The journey was not easy. I had no food to feed my children. I was in financial crisis. I am illiterate. I completed my cancer treatment because they never gave […] [...]
Six MoUs, One Big Step Forward for Breast Cancer Care in Sabah
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, […] [...]
Real Care, Real People and Real Voices from the Frontlines of Cancer Care
“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 […] [...]
When Hope Turns Harmful: What People Still Get Wrong About Cancer
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 […] [...]