MOH to expand, improve facilities for childhood cancer patients
The Health Ministry will expand and improve existing health facilities in efforts to provide the best treatment to cancer patients, especially children.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Cancer patients in Gaza begging for help
The situation is made worse as the Israeli army seems to be deliberately delaying crossing permissions.
Mon Jan 29 2024
10,000 cancer patients in Gaza without medicine
10,000 cancer patients in Gaza are without critically needed medicine after the only hospital for cancer treatment was forced out of service
Tue Jan 02 2024
Breakthrough infections may be less contagious; vaccine protection wanes faster in cancer patients
Shortness of breath is among the most common symptoms reported by people with long COVID.
Fri May 27 2022
The Future is Future: Helping To Reduce The Burden Of Cancer
The National Cancer Council of Malaysia, or Majlis Kanser Nasional, (MAKNA) has provided financial, emotional and social support to tens of thousands of cancer patients and their families for more than 2 decades. Melisa Idris speaks to Farahida Mohd Farid, General Manager of MAKNA, about helping to reduce the burden of cancer.
Sun Apr 03 2022
Keluarga Malaysia's support vital for cancer patients - PM
The support of Keluarga Malaysia to cancer patients is crucial for them to continue fighting the disease said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Fri Feb 04 2022
Over 17 pct of oral cancer patients from Sabah - Chief Minister
Hajiji said this was based on the oral cancer screening conducted through the Ministry of Health's Dental Health Programme last year.
Mon Nov 08 2021
COVID-19: 60 fully vaccinated cancer patients receive booster shots
The 60 were patients being treated at the IKN and were chosen for the booster shot because they had low immunity.
Fri Oct 15 2021
Booster shot improves immune response of chemotherapy patients; post-COVID depression helped by widely used drugs
Here's a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Immunotherapy effective treatment for cancer - Oncologist
Dr Abel said immunotherapy is a new alternative treatment for cancer patients, apart from the conventional chemotherapy.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Virus does not threaten US blood supply; high vitamin D levels do not protect against COVID-19
Immune system workaround helps blood cancer patients with COVID-19.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Oxygen level while walking identifies at-risk patients; cancer patients should get vaccine priority
EU regulators urge caution for vaccines, treatments in pregnant women.
Tue Dec 22 2020
One per 100 breast cancer patients are male
The mortality rate for men who were diagnosed with breast cancer was higher than women since the cancer.
Sun Oct 22 2017
Govt to review charge for cancer treatment - Dr Jeyaindran
He says the review would take into account the burden on the people, especially the bottom 40 per cent income group (B40), those with disabilities OKU) and senior citizens.
Sat Feb 04 2017
Magic-mushroom compound boosts cancer patients' mindset
Cancer patients often experience mental anguish and stress, but a single dose of a hallucinogen found in psychedelic mushrooms, along with psychological counseling, improved their mindset,.
Fri Dec 02 2016