THOUGH Malaysia’s first paediatric and adult bone marrow transplants (BMT) took place in 1987 and 1993 respectively, most patients in the 1990s had to travel abroad to undergo such a procedure.
THERE are many negative stereotypes surrounding cancer. For example, it is often seen as being incurable, and being diagnosed with cancer is considered a death sentence. Even in cases of successful treatment, survivors are often associated with physical weakness. As a result, the discussion of cancer is often considered taboo, particularly in the Asian context.