About 100,000 Malaysians suffer from cancer each year


KUALA LUMPUR: About 100,000 Malaysians suffer from cancer each year, with the most being women, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya (pic).

"It is estimated that one in four Malaysians will suffer from cancer by the age of 75 years, and among the reasons is the increase in population and a longer life span.

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