Breast Cancer is the most important cancer among women in Malaysia. Nearly half of the breast cancer patients are diagnosed at a later stage. Increasing awareness is important for early detection of breast cancer.

Causes and Risk Factors

Females. Age group above 25 and peak at 60-64 years.
Overweight and obesity
Long-term use of certain hormonal therapy
Family history of breast cancer, carrier of a pathogenic variant in genes, history of neoplastic disease of breast
Nulliparous and lack of breastfeeding
Lifestyle and physical inactivity
Early menarche (≤12 years old) or
late menopause (≥50 years old)

Breast Cancer Prevention

Watch out for symptoms & signs, Perform Breast Self- Examination.
Frequently check for symptoms such as breast and armpit lumps , skin changes on breast, breast pain and nipple discharge
Maintain a healthy diet & lifestyle. Be physical active.
Breastfeed when possible, quit smoking, know your risk factors and family history.
Visit your doctor for more information. Perform Breast Cancer Screening such as Ultrasound and Mammogram.