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CORUM Malaysia officially launched its Ipoh Chapter at the Royal Perak Club, bringing together cancer survivors, medical professionals, and community leaders for an inspiring evening of connection and community engagement. The event began with a welcome speech by Dr. Elaine, followed by a presentation from the CORUM Secretary detailing the organization’s vision and mission for […]

Part 1 – The Turning Point At 61, life was supposed to be gentler. Most people at my age would be planning for retirement, spending more time with family, perhaps pursuing long-delayed hobbies or travelling to places that had only once existed on their bucket list. I, too, imagined that this chapter of my life

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

  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

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

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

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

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

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

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,