November 01, 2025, marked the official flag-off of CORUM Malaysia’s 6-month Virtual Challenge (VC 2025), a movement that unites us in spirit, strength, and purpose as we step forward for colorectal cancer awareness and survivorship. Founder and President of CORUM (Colorectal Cancer Survivorship Society Malaysia), Dato’ Dr Mehesh, shared his inspiring flag-off message to launch […]
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Survivor voices nurture hope and belonging Storytelling is a powerful way for cancer survivors to heal and find strength. Sharing lived experiences helps others feel less alone and brings comfort to those who are newly diagnosed. When we tell our stories, we not only remind ourselves of our inner strength but also give others
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By Dr. Wong Ting Xuan (IMU University), Koh Bi Qi (Dietitian, Cengild G.I Medical Center) During the journey of cancer diagnosis, patients are often overwhelmed by substantial information through various channels, making decision making challenging. One of the most frequently asked questions would be “Do I need an oral nutrition supplement?” and “Which one is
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Acknowledgment: This summary is based on the CNN Health article “More young people are getting early-onset colorectal cancer: 5 things to know” which features insights from Dr. Kimmie Ng of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent. Full credit to CNN and the experts cited in the original piece. Colorectal cancer
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Cancer survivorship is a journey that extends beyond the psychological and physical effects of receiving a cancer diagnosis and treatment. It is a stage of life marked by physical recovery, emotional healing, and adapting to new ways of living. Survivors often face challenges such as fatigue, fear of recurrence, changes in body image, and uncertainty
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We are delighted to share that CORUM successfully completed a Basic Stoma Care Workshop, conducted over three sessions on 21, 22, and 24 August 2025, with a total duration of 6.5 hours. The program was delivered in a hybrid format – two online sessions followed by an in-person training session. The workshop aimed to equip
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CORUM Malaysia, in collaboration with the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM), is pleased to introduce a focused training program on stoma care. Designed to build practical skills and confidence, this program is suitable for individuals living with a stoma, their family, caregivers, domestic helpers, community health workers, NGO volunteers, health educators, and anyone involved
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When one is stricken with the news of being afflicted with cancer, there are always questions for which answers are sought, uncertainty that one is faced with, and the worry of having to cope with the fight against the disease through the regiment of treatment that one has to undertake.My name is M Prakash Dass,
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CORUM Malaysia was proud to be represented by Tengku Nazeehah Mahmood, secretary of CORUM, at the 7th Annual Stoma Care Week, held from 27th to 29th June 2025, at the IPB International Convention Centre in Bogor, Indonesia. Organised by WoCare Indonesia, this year’s event carried the powerful theme: “Bridging the Gap: Connecting Knowledge, Support &
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Cancer changes more than just the body. From the moment you are diagnosed with cancer, your life is forever changed. It can shift how you feel, think and act (Keonen, 2022). Emotions often become more intense or unfamiliar. Fear, sadness, anger and confusion all may show up at once and may change moment to moment.
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