Our Upcoming Events

You Matter, Stay Healthy

Date & Time
15 February 2025 10:00 AM
Location
Sarawak Society for the Deaf Lot 1862, Lorong Laksamana 8, Off Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho,
📅 Date: 15th February 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Venue: Sarawak Society for the Deaf Join us for a free health screening and awareness event to prioritize your well-being! This event, in collaboration with the National Kidney Foundation Malaysia (NKF), SCAN, Lifecare, and Sarawak Society for the Deaf, offers valuable health screenings and expert talks on lung cancer and palliative care. (more…)
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Program Kesedaran Kanser NPC dan Saringan KANSER NPC & Kesihatan AM

Date & Time
22 February 2025 8:30 AM
Location
Dewan Masyarakat Serian (Tingkat Atas)
Join us for a Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC) Awareness Event aimed at educating the community on early detection, prevention, and treatment of NPC and other cancers. Event Highlights:
  • NPC & General Health Screening – Free health screenings, including checks for NPC, to promote early detection.
  • Panel Discussion on NPC – A discussion featuring an ENT specialist, an oncologist, and an NPC survivor, providing expert insights on NPC symptoms, treatment options, and patient experiences.
  • Oral Cancer Awareness Exhibition – An informative exhibition showcasing the risk factors, early signs, and prevention methods for oral cancer through interactive displays and educational materials.
This event is a valuable opportunity for the community to learn more about NPC and cancer awareness while gaining access to free health screenings.
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Walk With Me 2025

Date
23 February 2025
Location
MBKS

Date : 23 February 2025

Venue: Majlis Bandaraya Kuching Selatan (MBKS)

Flag Off Time : 6.30am (6KM) 6.45am (3KM)

Racepack Collection: TBC

Group Promotion ! Register 6 participants for the price of 5.


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Cancer Health Talk

Date & Time
1 March 2025 1:00 PM
Location

Cancer Health Talk – Free Health Screening & Awareness Event

Join us for a Cancer Health Talk on 1st March 2025 (Saturday) from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at MBKS Auditorium. Organized by Borneo Medical Centre in collaboration with SCAN, this event aims to raise cancer awareness and provide valuable health information. (more…)
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The Voice of Cancer Patients

Five years after Malaysia introduced a nationwide indoor smoking ban, a new survey by the Society for Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Kuching (SCAN) reveals that while the policy enjoys strong public support, enforcement remains a significant challenge.
The online survey, conducted to evaluate the impact of the smoking ban since its implementation in January 2019, provides a mixed picture. While an overwhelming 97.5% of respondents are aware of the ban, many still report frequent violations.

The Society for Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Kuching (SCAN) is delighted to announce its collaboration with the Malaysian Hospice and Palliative Care Council for the revival of the biennial Congress, now returning to a physical format. Anticipated by many, this year’s Congress will take place in Sibu, Sarawak.

Event Details: Venue: Kingwood Hotel, Sibu

Date: 25th – 27th July 2024

Stand With Us

You can stand with us by becoming a member. Lend us your voice. Be a cancer advocate or join the counselling team.

If you are a medical professional, someone with good writing skills, a graphic designer, a videographer, a photographer, a homemaker or a student, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals to volunteer in our projects in all capacities.

We are always looking for partnerships with organizations, corporations and even government agencies. If your organization would be interested in hosting a cancer talk or you would like to explore other partnership ideas, see what else we can do together.

In order for us to continue to be the voice for cancer patients, financial sustainability is what we require to continue to grow. If our cause and effort have resonated with you, do consider donating to SCAN.

Articles & Videos

World Cancer Day 2024

4 February 2024

Embracing the spirit of World Cancer Day 2024, let us join hands and collectively strive to narrow the care gap in the realm of cancer. Regardless of age, gender, race, or religion, each individual is uniquely special, deserving of comprehensive and equitable care. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the National Cancer Society […]

2nd October 2022, Kuching: SCAN is pleased to announce that it is among 15 organisations worldwide to receive a grant from the Union for International Cancer Control for a year-long project aimed at increasing survival rates for women with breast cancer. While breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer globally, survival rates can be […]

People will always need healthcare. As an aspiring hub for Healthcare in Asia, Malaysia should invest more money and resources in its healthcare system. Recently we heard a pledge by Malaysia’s Health Minister, YB Khairy Jamaluddin, who advocates allocating 5% of the country’s GDP to healthcare. As the nation grows, its healthcare system should match […]

Stories

PILLS of Life

24 January 2021

Here’s a sharing of life philosophy by Nor Azrina, a young cervical cancer survivor, that is, be:POSITIVE, haveINSPIRATION, withLOTS ofLOVE, andSPIRITUAL strength. May you be inspired🌷🌈

Share With Us

How much do you know about cancer? Do you know if the following are facts or myths? Do the following survey to test your knowledge!

Webinars

Kanser Paru Paru adalah kanser yang ketiga kerap di Malaysia. SCAN akan menganjurkan Webinar Awam Kanser Paru Paru pada 29 Mei 2021 2.30pm dalam Bahasa Malaysia. Dr Wong Jyi Lin, seorang Pakar Perubatan Respiratori, akan menerang apakah itu Kanser Paru Paru, simtom dan tabiat yang kita patut patuhi untuk mengurangkan risiko kanser paru paru.

Topic: SCAN Webinar Covid 19 & Cancer Part 2 : Cancer Treatment – Should I go under the knife now? Time: Apr 11, 2020 08:00 PM Kuching In the second part to our Covid-19 & Cancer series, we have Dr Adibah Ali, Breast & Endocrine Surgeon SGH, giving the talk on surgeries for cancer patients […]

Speaker: Dr Chew Lee Ping, Consultant Haematologist SGH Time: Apr 8, 2020 08:00 PM Kuching Sarawak Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the world is facing great fear. This is especially true for cancer patients who are at higher risk from complications due to the disease. The Society for Cancer Advocacy and Awareness (SCAN) Kuching and […]

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