We now know that some cancers are largely caused by lifestyle and environmental factors (like lung cancer is caused mostly by smoking), other cancers are caused by viral or bacterial factors (like cervical cancer is caused by human papilloma virus HPV), whereas some cancers are associated with faulty genes (like [...]
In 2020, 2.2 million people were diagnosed with lung cancer and 1.8 million died of the disease globally. Sadly, more Asians died of lung cancer compared to the rest of the world combined. Notably, because we now know more about the different types of lung cancer and the different treatments [...]
In 2020, 377,713 individuals were diagnosed with oral cancer and 177,757 died of the disease globally. Sadly, Asians account for 74% of the deaths due to oral cancer. In 2020, 133,354 individuals were diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer globally. Nasopharyngeal cancer is among the five most common cancers in Malaysia, and [...]
In 2020, 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer and 685,000 women died of the disease globally. Sadly, more Asian women died of breast cancer compared to the rest of the world combined, and the incidence of breast cancer is rising rapidly in Asians. Because it is the most [...]
CRMY Milestones and Achievements in 2022 In a blink of an eye, we are in 2023. For the past few years, the world was hit with COVID-19 and the impact was similar, if not worse, than the Spanish flu (1918 – 1920). Most of us lived in uncertainty, with a [...]
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 [...]
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about yourself? My name is Sanussha Ananthan, 22, a final year student of Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics from Universiti Malaya. I did my final year internship project at Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY) under Cancer Prevention and Population Science department. The experience [...]
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 [...]
Are you ready to unveil the mysteries hidden within your DNA? Get ready to unlock the answers behind genetic testing and counselling with Tiara Hassan. As Deputy Head of the Genetic Counselling Unit, Tiara is ready to share her expertise and answer all your burning questions in this informative piece. Don’t [...]
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 [...]