Understanding colorectal cancer in Malaysia: A mini-review and pioneering colorectal cancer awareness, screening and treatment project

23 November 2017


Christina Ng Van Tze, Henry Fitzgerald, Akhtar Qureshi, Huck Joo Tan, May Lee Low, Mun Kit Lim, Vui Chee Lo

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Abstract

Colorectal cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It has been identified as the most common cancer in men and second most common cancer in women in Malaysia. This mini-review is meant to present the current state and overview of colorectal cancer in Malaysia. Our efforts through EMPOWERED, The Cancer Advocacy Society of Malaysia to reduce the toll of colorectal cancer through a customised annual Colorectal Cancer Awareness, Screening and Treatment Project with high compliances are also briefly summarised.

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Tze, Christina. (2017). Understanding colorectal cancer in Malaysia: A mini-review and pioneering colorectal cancer awareness, screening and treatment project. Journal of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis. 1. 14-17. 10.29245/2578-2967/2018/1.1109. 

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