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 […] [...]
Stories From the scientists behind the discoveries to the research transforming lives, explore the stories shaping the future of cancer care.
From the scientists behind the discoveries to the research transforming lives, explore the stories shaping the future of cancer care.
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 […] [...]
Employee 001 celebrates 20 years at Cancer Research Malaysia
Meet Cancer Research Malaysia’s employee 001. Yoon Sook Yee first heard of a cancer research set-up in Malaysia back in 2000 and was immediately drawn to a wonderful opportunity. She decided to pursue the opportunity and after 20 years […] [...]
These frontliners help cancer patients beat the odds
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Malaysian women. At Cancer Research Malaysia, we found that half of breast cancer deaths in the country could be prevented by helping underprivileged breast cancer […] [...]
Here’s how a Nobel Prize winning technology is being used to find a cure for oral cancer
This year, Professors Doudna and Charpentier were jointly awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their discovery of CRISPR-Cas9, a genome editing technology that allows scientists to deftly edit DNA from virtually […] [...]
What is your breast cancer risk score?
This year, our very own Malaysian scientists, together with the University of Cambridge and Singapore, released a ground-breaking genetic study to help identify Asian women with a higher risk of breast cancer. Turns […] [...]
The Movember MANual
A guide to the most common cancers in Malaysian men Hello gents. As a modern man, you know the secret to living your best life. Eat lots of fruits and veggies. Drink plenty of water. […] [...]
Malaysian scientists discover 3 things we never knew about Asian breast cancers
We now have more data on Asian breast cancers than ever before. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, and although Asians make up more than half […] [...]
Which woman is at higher risk of breast cancer?
This new study narrows down the genes that matter. Pink ribbons, breast cancer campaigns all call for greater breast awareness, but you may be wondering, “If no one in my […] [...]