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 […] [...]
Stories From the scientists behind the discoveries to the research transforming lives, explore the stories shaping the future of cancer care.
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 […] [...]
Hari Raya Feasting: Eat, Enjoy, But Keep It Balanced!
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 […] [...]
Support Our Scientists: Meet the Researchers Advancing Cancer Prevention & Early Detection
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 […] [...]
Bridging Science and Compassion: Inside the World of Genetic Counselling
‘Counselling’ is not exactly an unfamiliar word. We’ve heard it in films, at work, at home, and some may have even experienced it firsthand, whether in family, marriage, or career […] [...]
Science Needs More Women: How Passion and Persistence Drive Cancer Research
The world of science has long been driven by curiosity, perseverance, and discovery. But for women in research, the journey often comes with extra hurdles, including navigating career advancement while […] [...]
Don’t Wait for a Wake-Up Call: Prevent Cervical Cancer Now
Did you know cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that we can almost completely prevent? Yet, it remains the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, with over […] [...]
Malaysians do 100 #Burpees4Aida on Cancer Survivors Day?
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 […] [...]
1 in 4 breast cancer patients are in crisis, and they need your help
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 […] [...]
Can soy prevent breast cancer?
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 […] [...]