KUCHING, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The risk of Malaysian women developing breast cancer has risen to one in 23, compared with one in 27 previously, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
General : One In 23 Malaysian Women Now At Risk Of Breast Cancer, Says Nancy Shukri
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Malaysian women now face a one in 23 risk of breast cancer, up from one in 27, according to Nancy Shukri.
- 71% of women aged 40 and above have never had a mammogram, per 2023 survey.
- The WeCaRe program has helped 598,919 women since 2007, with 88 testing positive for cancer.
- Early detection can lead to a 95% survival rate, but low screening rates hinder efforts.
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