Surge in cancer cases concerning


Raising awareness on cancer: In this file photo from 2023, a young cancer survivor is being interviewed.

What’s alarming is that it involves adults under the age of 50, says NCSM

PETALING JAYA: There is a concerning rise in cancer diagnosis among adults under the age of 50, says National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) managing director Dr M. Murallitharan.

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