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#PinkOctober : Addressing Challenges in Detection of Breast Cancer Care in Malaysia



“Why are our women still dying?” In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, catch consultant breast surgeon Prof Dr Nur Aishah in this webinar session, brought to you by National Cancer Society of Malaysia, addressing challenges in detection of breast cancer in Malaysia.

———— The SK Dharmalingam Lecture Series ————
Invited speaker: Prof Dr Nur Aishah Mohd Taib, Consultant Breast Surgeon at the University Malaya Medical Centre & Head of University Malaya Cancer Research Institute

Moderator: Dr M. Murallitharan, General Manager & Medical Director, National Cancer Society of Malaysia

Discussion topics:
1. A snapshot of the breast cancer situation in Malaysia today
2. Challenges in management of breast cancer in Malaysia
3. Screening and detection: Some insights for primary care from the new national guidelines
4. Tips on how to counsel and persuade patients to seek diagnosis and treatment

Video credit: National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) Youtube Channel

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