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Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy Promotion

Screening with a gastroscopy or colonoscopy aids in the early discovery of digestive disorders as well as cancer, thus improving the chances of a better treatment outcome. In Malaysia, colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers among men and the second most common among women at a prevalence…

Skin Cancer Page

The incidence of global skin cancer (melanoma and non-melanoma) has been increasing for the past decades. Malaysia’s officially published National Cancer Registry data, reported that skin cancers account for 2.6% of cancer cases in the country. There are 2 major types of skin cancers: Non-melanoma – including basal cell carcinoma…

PET-CT Scan Page

Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET-CT) Scan is a combination of two established imaging modalities to reveal both the structure and function of cells and tissues in the body, in a single device. Disease can then be identified and localised, potentially resulting in earlier and more accurate diagnosis. PET-CT Scan also…
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Cervical Cancer – What you need to know Blog Post

Did you know cervical cancer is preventable? No woman should die from cervical cancer. In Malaysia, cervical cancer ranks as the 3rd most popular cancer among women and 4th most common cancer globally. There are a huge percentage of women with insufficient knowledge about its prevention and importance. What is…
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Free Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test

The prostate is a walnut-sized small gland acting as part of the male reproductive system. As we age, the prostate tends to grow larger and cause problems that are mostly related to urination. Some of the commonly heard prostate-related issues in relation to aging are enlarged prostate (benign prostate hyperplasia)…
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Free Eye Screening

Eye screening is one of the most significant annual health screenings we need to undertake. 80% of all cases of blindness are avoidable with proper prevention and treatments (WHO). It is important to have regular eye screening because vision problems can be treated most successfully if they are detected early.…

Free Dietitian Consultation

According to the Malaysia National Cancer Registry, there were 168,822 new cancer cases reported between 2017 to 2021. Fortunately, several treatment options are available, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. However, these treatments may lead to side effects that affect taste, smell, and appetite, affecting the ability to…

Breast Cancer Chemotherapy & Targeted Therapy Welfare Fund Page

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer found in Malaysia. Around 5,000 Malaysian women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, most of them aged between 30 and 60 years, and nearly half of those affected are under 50-years of age. Chemotherapy is a treatment for breast cancer…
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Mammogram at RM39 only

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Malaysia, and it is on the rise. According to the Summary of National Cancer Registry 2012-2016, breast cancer is the commonest cancer amongst females and the trend of incidence in 2012-2016 is similar to 2007-2011. 1 in 19 Malaysian women…
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I am a former or current smoker. What’s my risk for lung cancer? Blog Post

If you smoke or smoked before, you have probably questioned how much of a fate you are tempted with lung cancer. The common saying is that lung cancer almost always catches up in smokers. Yet, at the same time, some lifelong smokers never ever catch lung cancer. So, how true…