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.

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 […]

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

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 […]

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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