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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 […]

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,

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 &

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.

CORUM held its 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) with a focused agenda on strengthening Colorectal Cancer support services, expanding partnerships, and enhancing operational transparency. The meeting brought together members from across chapters to discuss ongoing projects, fundraising efforts, and the election of the new committee for the 2025-2027 term. A key highlight was the renewed

Understanding and Addressing Unexplained Weight Loss after Cancer Diagnosis English Malay Mandarin By Charmaine Lavinia (Dietitian, IMU University) & Koh Bi Qi (Dietitian, Cengild G.I Medical Center) Most cancer diagnoses usually have one symptom in common: that is, rapid, unexplained weight loss, even when a patient is eating enough. It can result from multiple interacting

My Name is Jon Yehsi, and This is My Healing Journey. On May 27, 2024, my life took a dramatic turn; I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. At just 42 years old, happily married with two beautiful children, I felt like I was living the dream. I had a successful career, financial freedom,

When Mr. Azri first heard the words “colorectal cancer,” he wasn’t just confronted with a diagnosis; he was faced with fear, uncertainty, and a sudden shift in the life he had known. Like many, he had little understanding of the disease before it became personal. What followed was a journey that would test his resilience

CORUM Malaysia, in a significant public health initiative, has teamed up with BIG Pharmacy and CARiNG Pharmacy to launch a colon cancer screening campaign from June to August 2025. This campaign aims to enhance early detection of colorectal cancer by increasing public access to free Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) kits.. A total of 430