KUALA LUMPUR: Besides women still getting late diagnosis for breast cancer, there is also a sizeable number who do not get optimal care after undergoing surgery, a study has revealed.
The Healthcare Performance Measurement and Reporting System study shows that while breast surgery “performed well” at 84%, the results for radiotherapy services, chemotherapy treatment and hormonal therapy were all sub-optimal and below the world-class benchmark of 95%.
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