Overview of Cancer in Malaysia

The problem of cancer in Malaysia is a growing one. It is now the fourth leading cause of death among medically certified deaths. Cancer of the lung is the most common killer among malignancies. It is estimated that the annual incidence of cancer is 30 000. The majority of patients are found at a la...

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Published in:Japanese journal of clinical oncology 2002-02, Vol.32 (suppl-1), p.S37-S42
Main Author: Lim, Gerard Chin Chye
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Combined Modality Therapy
Female
Humans
Incidence
Key words: Malaysia – cancer – control program
Malaysia - epidemiology
Male
Neoplasms - mortality
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - therapy
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Quality of Life
Registries
Survival Rate
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Quality Assurance, Health Care
Quality of Life
Registries
Survival Rate
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