Man seeks help for mother battling cancer
KUCHING: Jacob Sigar Sammy from the remote highlands of Bario reached out to Hope Place Kuching for help as he struggles to care for his mother, who is battling Stage 4 cancer. Jacob and his mother, Rita Nikal, 61, travelled to Kuching earlier this year for treatment, leaving behind their livelihoods and plunging into financial […]
Cancer awareness campaign to benefit 57,000 women this year
SIMANGGANG: A total of 57,000 women are targeted to benefit from the Women’s Reproductive Cancer Awareness Campaign (WCaRe) as a new initiative of the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) this year to increase awareness of early cancer screening. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this year the government allocated RM11.5mil with a […]
Unbroken: A daunting journey with cancer
MIDDLE school often symbolises youth and endless possibilities, filled with after-school activities, late-night study sessions, and the anticipation of school holidays. Yet for Daniel Kueh, a 15-year-old boy from Kuching, these carefree days were unreachable due to his life-altering cancer diagnosis. Kueh, only 14 at the time of his diagnosis, has always been adored for […]
Go bold to raise funds for kids with cancer
KUCHING: Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) will be launching its GoBald 2024 on Sunday (Mar 24). Themed ‘Beacon of Hope’, the society said this year’s theme emphasises the key role that ordinary individuals play as agents of hope for children with cancer and survivors. The society also said the theme encourages the public to step […]
Harry to fly to UK to be with king after cancer diagnosis
LONDON: The Duke of Sussex is to fly to London in the coming days to be with his father after the King’s shock cancer diagnosis. The Office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said Harry had spoken with Charles, who personally called both his sons to share news of the development. Harry will clear […]
Malaysia launches first health digital library on cancer
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s first health digital library, known as Beauty (Bringing Education And Understanding To You) and Health Digital Library for Health Promotion and Health Screening Portal, was officially launched today with 44 videos and 48 informative booklets of comprehensive educational resources on cancer. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the digital library has an underlying concept that […]
Covid-19 pandemic affected early screening of cancer
MELAKA: The Covid-19 pandemic that occurred over a year ago made it difficult for many cancer patients to undergo early screening, preventing the detection of the illness in its early stages. National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) managing director Dr M. Murallitharan said the situation happened as a result of various factors including constraints to […]
Negotiations for cancer centre proposal are currently in progress
KUCHING: The federal government will be following up on Sarawak’s wish of establishing its very own cancer centre in the state. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the proposal from the state government has been received, and negotiations are currently in progress. “What was proposed is that the state government will construct the […]
NGO allocates RM33k to help children with cancer
KUCHING: The Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society allocated approximately RM33,000 from its funds raised to help children who are newly diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers to adjust to life at the ward. The society pointed out that it takes resilience and a strong support system for a family to cope with the challenges and life […]
Cancer another of life’s challenges to be met
KUCHING: A patchwork quilt-making session organised by the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) drove home the point that challenges can be met, and even overcome. In a social media post the SCCS said the recent activity, participated by parents and children undergoing treatment for cancer, yielded surprising results. The most common initial reaction was hesitation […]
