LETTER | Don t be afraid to seek urgent cancer care during Covid-19 pandemic
Modified19 May 2021, 11:35 pm
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LETTER | According to the Malaysia National Cancer Registry Report (2012-2016), about 63.7 percent of patients were already in their advanced cancer stage (stage III and IV) at the time of their diagnosis. Detecting cancer early can drastically improve survival and quality of life. This in turn will significantly reduce the cost and complexity of cancer treatment.
When cancer is detected at an early stage, the chance of survival beyond five years is higher, otherwise, the survival rate will deteriorate. A delayed diagnosis could lead to a worse prognosis and even a higher risk of death.
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MARCH 15 It has been a month since World Cancer Day. This year’s theme “together, all our actions matter” is a vivid reminder of the power of collective action, collaboration and solidarity. At no other time in our recent history, has this mantra been more important for us to believe in and practice during this period of crisis and disruption caused by the Covid-19 public health emergency.
For a year, the people in Malaysian and those in countries around the world have been told to limit their movement, and stay at home. Lockdowns which have been seen to yield mixed results in addressing the spread of the coronavirus, have instead had a devastating impact on the management of non-communicable diseases such as cancer, the outcomes of which will likely be seen in the months and perhaps even years to come, well beyond the direct effects of Covid-19.
LETTER | Cancer does not take a break
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LETTER | It has been a month since World Cancer Day. This year s theme together, all our actions matter is a vivid reminder of the power of collective action, collaboration and solidarity. At no other time in our recent history has this mantra been more important for us to believe in and practise than during this period of crisis and disruption caused by the Covid-19 public health emergency.
For a year, the people in Malaysia and those in countries around the world have been told to limit their movement, and stay at home. Lockdowns, which have been seen to yield mixed results in addressing the spread of the coronavirus, have instead had a devastating impact on the management of non-communicable diseases such as cancer, the outcomes of which will likely be seen in the months and perhaps even years to come, well beyond the direct effects of Covid-19.
PETALING JAYA: The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a boon in telehealth services and adoption of healthier lifestyles among Malaysians in the fight against cancer, says the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (AMM).
“Cancer care did not receive the same level of attention in the past as was the case in many countries during the pandemic.
“However, Covid-19 has had some positive impact on our healthcare system, ” AMM said in a statement issued in conjunction with World Cancer Day 2021 yesterday.
The academy noted the pandemic had accelerated the use of telehealth services for patients, including those with cancer, which helped bridge the access gap for the less mobile or those in rural areas.