Abstract
Colorectal cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It has been identified as the most common cancer in men and second most common cancer in women in Malaysia. This mini-review is meant to present the current state and overview of colorectal cancer in Malaysia. Our efforts through EMPOWERED, The Cancer Advocacy Society of Malaysia to reduce the toll of colorectal cancer through a customised annual Colorectal Cancer Awareness, Screening and Treatment Project with high compliances are also briefly summarised.
Highlights
Due to wide geographical variation, the demography of Colorectal cancer (CRC) patients in the Malaysia differs from those in the more developed regions[12]
Our efforts through EMPOWERED, The Cancer Advocacy Society of Malaysia to reduce the toll of colorectal cancer through a customised annual Colorectal Cancer Awareness, Screening and Treatment Project with high compliances are briefly summarised
Most patients (65%) in Malaysia presented late to the healthcare setting with advanced stage CRC, and mainly left-sided tumours (75%) which have a better prognosis as compared to right-sided tumours[14,15]
Summary
Understanding colorectal cancer in Malaysia: A mini-review and pioneering colorectal cancer awareness, screening and treatment project. Christina Ng Van Tze1*, Henry Fitzgerald[2], Akhtar Qureshi[3], Huck Joo Tan[3], May Lee Low[4], Mun Kit Lim[4], Vui Chee Lo1
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