Testicular cancer is the most common solid cancer in young men. Yet, awareness of the disease remains low. Globally, about 1in 250 males will develop testicular cancer. It most commonly affects men aged 15 to 35, with 33 years old being the average age of diagnosis. According to Dr Murali Sundram Mikaail bin Abdullah, Consultant…
Many women think cervical cancer is a disease that only affects older women. However, doctors are seeing more cases among younger women, including those in their 20s and 30s. The challenge is that cervical cancer often develops silently. Early symptoms such as irregular bleeding, bleeding after intercourse, or unusual vaginal discharge can be easy to…
Colorectal cancer or colon cancer is now the third most common cancer in both men and women in Asia. Colon cancer develops from certain polyps or growths in the inner lining of your colon. The risk factors include certain medical conditions, genetics and lifestyle choices. Having one or more risk factors for colon cancer doesn’t…
Prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate gland start to grow out of control. The prostate is a gland found in males only and it functions to produce and provide nourishment liquid to the sperms for energy to move across the birth canal. If you are not aware where the prostate is, it is…
KUALA LUMPUR: In a joint effort to shed light on the importance of breast cancer awareness, Prince Court Medical Centre held the “Spectrum of Survivors: A Pink October Afternoon Tea” at Altitude, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur. The guests included breast cancer survivors, advocates as well as the media. The emcees at the event were Lite…
We always hear many telling us to do breast self-exams and get mammograms to prevent getting breast cancer. Well, is that all we need to do? Not quite. The first thing one needs to do is to gain information on breast cancer. This facts can create awareness on breast cancer, reduce risk of breast cancer…
1 in 4 women get breast cancer through their lifetime. Why do some people get breast cancer and some people don’t? Is it the food, the lifestyle, genetics or is it just luck? Hence, on part 2 of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), we answer all your queries on breast cancer. Refer to part 1 for…
1 in 4 women get breast cancer through their lifetime. Why do some people get breast cancer and some people don’t? Is it the food, the lifestyle, genetics or is it just luck? Hence, on part 1 of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), we answer all your queries on breast cancer. 1. Is dairy (milk) linked…
Breast cancer occurs mainly in women, but men can get it, too. Many do not realize that men have breast tissues and that they can develop breast cancer too. Though breast cancer is most often found in women with 1 in 4 women getting breast cancer, men are no exception with 1 in 100 or…
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that is used in more than 6000 different food products ranging from diet sodas to chewing gums. It is known to be 200x sweeter than regular sugar and only a small amount is needed. However, recently WHO has made a statement that aspartame is “possibly carcinogenic (cancerous) to humans“…
