Cancer is a tumour in the body, a coalescence of mutated, malignant cells. But cancer is not the person. Someone diagnosed with cancer is more than just a sum of their symptoms or treatments, but an individual with unique concerns, needs and challenges. How does this change the way cancer care is provided? We find out from Dr Matin Mellor Abdullah, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Dr Ben Yap Beng Khiong, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, and Dr Aaron Hiew, Consultant in Palliative Medicine.

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Do you sometimes feel dizzy or off-balance? Does the room suddenly start spinning and you feel like throwing up? You shouldn’t brush off symptoms of a vestibular balance disorder. Audiologist Darleena Abdul Aziz joins us to explain more about these disorders, the tests available to diagnose them, and how to manage them.

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The idea of biohacking has grown in popularity over the recent years, helped along by influencers and the wellness industry, who argue that this is the method towards improving health and overall well-being. Some like American millionaire and entrepreneur Bryan Johnson even believe that this is the path towards immortality. So is biohacking all it’s cracked up to be or is it just a hack? 

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On this month’s Ask A Doctor, we are addressing questions about children’s digestive issues, from colic to constipation, diarrhoea and dietary habits. Consultant paediatrician Dr Sanjay Woodhull joins us to answer parents’ most common concerns.

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Gone are the days where mental health is spoken about in hushed tones - or are they? We talk about mental health much more openly today but that doesn’t mean the stigma is no longer there. On this episode of Mind Matters, we’ll be exploring what mental health stigma looks like today and how it continues to harm, with Hasbeemasputra Abu Bakar, Community Engagement & Lived Experience Advocate, from SIUMAN and Shaleen Chrisanne, a clinical psychologist.

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If you are a parent looking for answers about your child’s neurodivergent condition, the road can be a long and winding one. Whether you’re trying to schedule an assessment to get a diagnosis, or find therapists to provide intervention, you may hit stumbling blocks and delays. Dr Norazlin Kamal Nor, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, talks about how information and resources can help parents navigate this journey, while Dr Ng Sui Yin shares why she started the Malaysian Autism Resource Foundation.

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Epidemiologists play an important role in helping us understand how a disease occurs or spreads within a population. We speak to cancer epidemiologist Prof Dr Nirmala Bhoo Pathy to understand what cancer epidemiology involves and how it helps us in the battle against the Big C.

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If you’re a patient at a government hospital or clinic, you probably don’t think twice about the medications you’re prescribed, though you’re probably grateful for the free treatment. But how does the Ministry of Health decide what therapies to include in the national medicines formulary? And as more innovative and expensive therapies are developed, how do we balance cost with public need? We uncover the decision-making process with Prof Dr Asrul Akmal Shafie, Professor of Pharmacoeconomics from Universiti Sains Malaysia.

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Can a single blood test detect Alzheimer’s disease and how far it has progressed? Scientists have been working to develop a blood test for Alzheimer’s and while some research has yielded promising results, how close are we to a singular, definitive test? On this episode of Healthy Ageing, we speak to consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin to find out why this matters and what are the challenges with diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease here in Malaysia.

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 It’s all about forgiveness during the month of Syawal, but is kosong-kosong easier said than done? How do you learn to forgive others (and even yourself)? On this episode of Counsellor’s Corner, licensed counsellor Rozy Khalid shares why forgiveness can be good for the soul. 

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