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Cancers
1 in 4 Malaysians are affected by cancer — we aim to reduce that percentage.
Overview
There are more than 200 types of cancer, some of which are already curable. But some cancers are more common in Asians, and sadly, there is less research on cancers in Asians and survival for cancers common in Asians are lower than survival for cancers common in Caucasians. Cancer Research Malaysia is saving lives through impactful research in Asians.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Malaysia and the world.
Familial Cancer
We now know that some cancers are largely caused by lifestyle and environmental factors.
Oral and Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Oral cancer accounts for 11% of cancer deaths in South/South East Asia. Nasopharyngeal cancer is among the 5 most common cancers in Malaysia, and is 40x more likely to affect Asians than Caucasians.
Lung Cancer
Sadly, more Asians died of lung cancer compared to the rest of the world combined.
Other Cancers
We aim to expand our work to cover other cancers.
Get Involved
“I was told once that we need optimism, love, and physical exercise. That is true. In addition to that, the treatment that one receives should be based on good evidence. That’s what research is.” - Prof Datuk Dr. Tunku Sara, breast cancer survivor
Research accelerates the advancement of treatment and provides patients with better survival odds and improved quality of life.
Volunteer
The majority of cancer research is conducted in the West, which has led to better treatments for Caucasian patients. Cancer Research Malaysia ensures that research is also conducted for Asians. So get on board — you can make a difference.
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