‘Early detection key in cancer battle’

Gleneagles Hospital Penang staff doing a basic health survey for a visitor prior to a free health screening during the Pink October 2022 event.

ONE out of 27 Malaysians has a risk of being affected by breast cancer in their lifetime, and Penang is among the states with the highest number of cases.

This data from the National Cancer Registry of Malaysia was highlighted by Penang Island City Council mayor Datuk Yew Tung Sean.