{"id":678,"date":"2021-10-11T23:41:28","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T23:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecan@my\/?page_id=678"},"modified":"2022-08-26T00:51:07","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T00:51:07","slug":"media-newspaper-and-online-articles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/?page_id=678","title":{"rendered":"Media"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beyond Screening, Invest In Women With Breast Cancer <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">by Boo Su-Lyn( featuring Dr. Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Beyond just telling women to get early screening,\u00a0Malaysia needs to invest more in women with breast cancer through substantive structural change. In this article, Dr Nirmala Bhoo Pathy has some empirical evidence to share in order to substantiate this statement. <em>Published in Code Blue<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-codeblue wp-block-embed-codeblue\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/codeblue.galencentre.org\/2022\/08\/19\/beyond-screening-invest-in-women-with-breast-cancer\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ramai tidak tahu tentang Movember &amp; Ada ubat pesakit kanser mati pucuk<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\">by Nor Ain Aqilah Hisham, Muhammad Aisar Aznal (featuring Dr Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-normal-font-size\">Cancer and cancer treatments cause impacts on men&#8217;s sexual activity. This article highlights this in conjunction with health awareness for men. Besides the side effects of the treatment, emotional distress is also another contributing factor to the impact on sexual activity. The causal factors and the long-term side effects have been discussed in detail in this article. Emphasizes the rights of the patients to know all the side effects of the treatment in long term. <em>Published in Utusan and BebasNews<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-utusan-malaysia wp-block-embed-utusan-malaysia\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ASfFoAMPuj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utusan.com.my\/rencana\/forum\/2021\/11\/ada-ubat-pesakit-kanser-mati-pucuk\/\">Ada ubat pesakit kanser mati pucuk<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Ada ubat pesakit kanser mati pucuk&#8221; &#8212; Utusan Malaysia\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utusan.com.my\/rencana\/forum\/2021\/11\/ada-ubat-pesakit-kanser-mati-pucuk\/embed\/#?secret=qcSo9IOJaL#?secret=ASfFoAMPuj\" data-secret=\"ASfFoAMPuj\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>from UTUSAN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bebasnews.my\/2021\/11\/19\/ramai-tidak-tahu-tentang-movember\/\">https:\/\/bebasnews.my\/2021\/11\/19\/ramai-tidak-tahu-tentang-movember\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cut Red Tape Blocking Hospital Spending: Researcher<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\">by Aliffa Zainuddin (featuring Dr. Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-normal-font-size\">A cancer diagnosis results in massive costs that households often struggle to meet. This article highlights the need for financial navigation programs that assist patients and their families in coping with the costs associated with cancer. It also discusses the need to simplify the process by which public hospitals fund their operations by minimizing&nbsp;bureaucracy&nbsp;to ensure timely supply of drugs and equipment.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/codeblue.galencentre.org\/2021\/10\/29\/cut-red-tape-blocking-hospital-spending-researcher\/\">https:\/\/codeblue.galencentre.org\/2021\/10\/29\/cut-red-tape-blocking-hospital-spending-researcher\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NCDs Should Get Fair Cut Of 2022 Public Health Budget<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\">by Alifah Zainuddin (Featuring Dr. Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy, et al)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-normal-font-size\">As Malaysia continues to battle COVID-19, the primary focus of health services has shifted from managing non-communicable diseases like cancer to the pandemic. However, with the yearly rise in cancer cases and the existing backlog, this approach is not sustainable. This article highlights the need to allocate a proportion of the 2022 public health budget to cancer as well as the need to embrace&nbsp;public-private partnerships&nbsp;to close the gap in health care delivery. Furthermore, it stresses the need to shift to a digitalized health care system to optimize resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/codeblue.galencentre.org\/2021\/11\/05\/ncds-should-get-fair-cut-of-2022-public-health-budget\/\">https:\/\/codeblue.galencentre.org\/2021\/11\/05\/ncds-should-get-fair-cut-of-2022-public-health-budget\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clinical Breast Examination For Breast Cancer Screening <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\">by Dr Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy, et al. <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-normal-font-size\">Despite breast cancer being the most common cancer type among Malaysian women, early diagnosis remains low. Here, we highlight the potential of clinical breast examination (CBE) as an inexpensive screening tool to enable early detection, as well as save lives in older women. Given its limited accessibility, this article suggests improving the delivery of CBE by systematically organizing appointments for women within their community. It also emphasizes the need for political support to acquire the funding required to make such a programme possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/codeblue.galencentre.org\/2021\/10\/26\/clinical-breast-examination-for-breast-cancer-screening-dr-nirmala-bhoo-pathy-et-al\/\">https:\/\/codeblue.galencentre.org\/2021\/10\/26\/clinical-breast-examination-for-breast-cancer-screening-dr-nirmala-bhoo-pathy-et-al\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time To Seriously Address The Expensive And Rising Cost Of Cancer <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"> by Yek-Ching Kong &amp; Dr Nirmala Bhoo Pathy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-normal-font-size\">Cancer is a costly disease this well known to everyone. This article explains on their findings from the ASEAN cost oncology (ACTION) study, where 50 percent of the total participants had a financial crisis while coping with their cancer. The article also emphasizes on the review of the cancer patients who revealed several major unmet financial needs. Therefore from the study, the researchers came up with a some recommendation in terms of ensure affordability of supportive medical items, employment protection properties, and financial navigation program which was discussed in details in the main article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/codeblue.galencentre.org\/2021\/10\/01\/time-to-seriously-address-the-expensive-and-rising-cost-of-cancer-yek-ching-kong-dr-nirmala-bhoo-pathy\/\">https:\/\/codeblue.galencentre.org\/2021\/10\/01\/time-to-seriously-address-the-expensive-and-rising-cost-of-cancer-yek-ching-kong-dr-nirmala-bhoo-pathy\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decolonising cancer research: why it matters, what can be done<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\">Swagata Yadavar (Featuring <strong>Dr Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy<\/strong>)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-normal-font-size\">Dominated by researchers from western countries, the cancer research landscape is largely reflective of their perspectives. While their findings are applicable and feasible to solving problems in high-income countries, they may not be adaptable to the resource-poor countries who have more urgent needs. This article explores the challenges faced by researchers in low- and middle-income countries in obtaining funding, engaging collaborators and publishing their research in high impact journals. It also highlights recent efforts made by journals to be more inclusive but emphasizes the persistent gap that needs to be filled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-cancerworld-magazine wp-block-embed-cancerworld-magazine\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ZLHaCJZhhz\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cancerworld.net\/decolonising-cancer-research-why-it-matters-what-can-be-done\/\">Decolonising cancer research: why it matters, what can be done<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Decolonising cancer research: why it matters, what can be done&#8221; &#8212; Cancerworld Magazine\" src=\"https:\/\/cancerworld.net\/decolonising-cancer-research-why-it-matters-what-can-be-done\/embed\/#?secret=jrVeP8F9lg#?secret=ZLHaCJZhhz\" data-secret=\"ZLHaCJZhhz\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Living Well With, Through, And Beyond Cancer \u2014 Are We Getting Our Priorities Right?(Code blue) <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">&amp; <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">Step up post-cancer care for survivors in Malaysia(theSundaily)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\">by Dr Nur Nadiatul Asyikin, Dr Nithiya Sinarajoo &amp; Dr Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">The road to recovery for cancer patients extends far beyond the completion of their treatment. In addition to patients having to deal with long-term side effects, they often suffer from long-term psychological, emotional and economic impacts that stem from their experience with cancer. Malaysia was reported to lack in post-cancer support services. This article explores the need for cancer survivorship services in Malaysia that address the overall well-being of cancer survivors, and the need for multi-stakeholder collaborations to make this possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/codeblue.galencentre.org\/2021\/10\/04\/living-well-with-through-and-beyond-cancer-are-we-getting-our-priorities-right-dr-nur-nadiatul-asyikin-dr-nithiya-sinarajoo-dr-nirmala-bhoo-pathy\/\">https:\/\/codeblue.galencentre.org\/2021\/10\/04\/living-well-with-through-and-beyond-cancer-are-we-getting-our-priorities-right-dr-nur-nadiatul-asyikin-dr-nithiya-sinarajoo-dr-nirmala-bhoo-pathy\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"589\" data-id=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/step-up-cancer-1024x589.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/step-up-cancer-1024x589.png 1024w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/step-up-cancer-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/step-up-cancer-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/step-up-cancer-1536x883.png 1536w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/step-up-cancer.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Newspaper online <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sun Online : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesundaily.my\/home\/step-up-post-cancer-care-for-survivors-in-malaysia-CD8432859\">https:\/\/www.thesundaily.my\/home\/step-up-post-cancer-care-for-survivors-in-malaysia-CD8432859<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MCO 2.0 and cancer care<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\">by <strong>Dr Teoh Soo Peng &amp; Dr Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-normal-font-size\">Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia underwent a complete lockdown to curb the spread of the virus. During this period medical resources were re-directed towards fighting the pandemic which inadvertently led to a disruption of cancer diagnostic and treatment services. With the implementation of MCO 2.0 and the uncertainty surrounding future lockdowns, we outlined steps that could be taken by the general public, cancer patients and also healthcare providers to ensure the continuity of cancer care during this pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"531\" data-id=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-53-1024x531.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-53-1024x531.png 1024w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-53-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-53-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-53.png 1309w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>News paper online<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Star online : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/opinion\/letters\/2021\/01\/15\/mco-20-and-cancer-care\">https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/opinion\/letters\/2021\/01\/15\/mco-20-and-cancer-care<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making palliative care accessible to the general population <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\">by the star (featuring <strong>Dr Malar Velli Segarmurthy<\/strong>)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">As the prevalence of non-communicable diseases continues to rise in Malaysia and the country&#8217;s population ages, a branch of medicine&nbsp;known as palliative care comes to the forefront. Unlike curative treatments, palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving the overall quality of life of a patient. However, only 21 palliative medicine consultants are currently practicing in Malaysia. Therefore, the country is severely lacking in the capacity to meet future demands. This article highlights the urgent need to expand palliative care services at primary care facilities to address the rising demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"541\" data-id=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-62-1024x541.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-62-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-62-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-62-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-62.png 1310w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Newspaper Online<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Star Online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/opinion\/letters\/2021\/05\/01\/making-palliative-care-accessible-to-the-general-population\">https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/opinion\/letters\/2021\/05\/01\/making-palliative-care-accessible-to-the-general-population<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help desperately needed to navigate cancer costs and insurance claims <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\">Revathi Murugappan (featuring <strong>Dr Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy<\/strong>)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">In battling a grueling disease, cancer patients often face significant financial difficulties. This tends to stem from a lack of insurance literacy, inadequate support when returning to jobs, limited coverage under insurance plans and expenses surrounding daily necessities. The financial strain has the ability to negatively impact patients\u2019 treatment choices. As well as their adherence to treatment, and may also adversely affect the psychological well-being of patients and their families. Here we highlight the need to assist patients in understanding the costs associated with cancer and to aid them in navigating the processes involved in obtaining financial assistance, including filing insurance claims.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"464\" data-id=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-64-1024x464.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-64-1024x464.png 1024w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-64-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-64-768x348.png 768w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-64-1536x696.png 1536w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-64.png 1767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Star Online: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/lifestyle\/health\/2020\/08\/19\/help-desperately-needed-to-navigate-cancer-costs-and-insurance-claims\">https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/lifestyle\/health\/2020\/08\/19\/help-desperately-needed-to-navigate-cancer-costs-and-insurance-claims<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dying to get a chance at life<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\">by The Star (featuring <strong>Dr Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy<\/strong>)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Close to fifty percent of cancer-stricken households in Malaysia exhaust their personal savings to pay for cancer care. The resulting financial strain causes patients to discontinue their treatment and leaves them unable to make other essential payments. Recently, China succeeded at renegotiating more affordable prices with the pharmaceutical industry for several cancer drugs. This article calls upon the Health Ministry to take such actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-77-1024x534.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-77-1024x534.png 1024w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-77-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-77-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-77.png 1316w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The Star Online: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/opinion\/letters\/2019\/04\/10\/dying-to-get-a-chance-at-life\">https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/opinion\/letters\/2019\/04\/10\/dying-to-get-a-chance-at-life<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> One year on, cancer patients still anxious and depressed<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\">by Tan Shiow Chin (Featuring <strong>Dr Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy<\/strong>)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">A cancer diagnosis tends to have physical, psychological, emotional and financial consequences. This article highlights a lower quality of life among patients in the long-run. In addition, a substantial proportion of Malaysians experience financial distress. Here we emphasize the urgent need for comprehensive supportive care that extends beyond physical needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"617\" data-id=\"741\" src=\"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-79-1024x617.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-79-1024x617.png 1024w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-79-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-79-768x463.png 768w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-79.png 1310w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Star Online: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/lifestyle\/family\/2018\/09\/26\/cancer-patients-anxious-depressed\">https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/lifestyle\/family\/2018\/09\/26\/cancer-patients-anxious-depressed<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cancer makes patients poor<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>by Tan Shiow Chin (featuring Dr Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy<\/strong>)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-normal-font-size\">In addition to the negative impacts that cancer has on health, patients experience enormous financial strains. In 2015, a study reported about fifty percent of South-East Asian patients faced financial catastrophe while almost half of the Malaysian patients exhausted their personal savings. This article highlights the urgent need for policies in ASEAN to provide financial protection for cancer patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-81-1024x677.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-81-1024x677.png 1024w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-81-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-81-768x508.png 768w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-81.png 1281w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Star Online: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/nation\/2015\/11\/21\/cancer-makes-patients-poor-study-looks-at-the-economic-implications-of-a-new-cancer-diagnosis\">https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/nation\/2015\/11\/21\/cancer-makes-patients-poor-study-looks-at-the-economic-implications-of-a-new-cancer-diagnosis<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using laughter to empower cancer survivors<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\">by Revathi Murgappan (Featuring <strong>Dr Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy<\/strong>)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">A cancer diagnosis can result in significant physical, financial, and emotional stress. This article highlights the benefits of laughter and exercise in improving both cancer outcomes and the mental well-being of cancer patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-83-1024x612.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-83-1024x612.png 1024w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-83-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-83-768x459.png 768w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-83.png 1272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Star Online: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/lifestyle\/health\/2016\/07\/31\/using-laughter-to-empower-cancer-survivors\">https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/lifestyle\/health\/2016\/07\/31\/using-laughter-to-empower-cancer-survivors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The economic impact of cancer on families in Asia<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\">by Tan Shiow Chin (featuring <strong>Dr Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy<\/strong>)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">The financial toll following a cancer diagnosis has the power to impact entire families. Here we discuss the findings from the Action study that found three-quarters of South-East Asian patients to be either financially poorer or not alive a year after their cancer diagnosis. Furthermore, we emphasize the national economic loss resulting from cancer. The article concludes by highlighting the need to increase early diagnosis as well as provide universal health coverage to tackle these issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-85-1024x460.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-85-1024x460.png 1024w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-85-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-85-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-85.png 1304w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Star Online: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/lifestyle\/health\/2015\/11\/22\/the-economic-impact-of-cancer-on-families-in-asia\">https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/lifestyle\/health\/2015\/11\/22\/the-economic-impact-of-cancer-on-families-in-asia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beyond Screening, Invest In Women With Breast Cancer by Boo Su-Lyn( featuring Dr. Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy) Beyond just telling women to get early screening,\u00a0Malaysia needs to invest more in women with&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-678","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/678","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=678"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/678\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1016,"href":"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/678\/revisions\/1016"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/spm.um.edu.my\/wecanmy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}