Challenges in Breast Cancer Control in Malaysia

Abstract

: High proportion of late presentation and poor survival of women with breast cancer in Malaysia does not reflect the country’s status as the third richest country in South East Asia. Herein, we examined, and collated research articles related to breast cancer trajectory i.e., primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in Malaysia to understand, appreciate and recognize the achievements but also gaps which undermines Malaysia’s response in handling the disease. In summary, the integral task for Malaysia is to strategically align research to improve local data (research) on the extent of the country’s breast cancer problem thus from there, effective, comprehensive, evidence-based cancer control programme founded on resource level can be generated.