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Strengthening, inspiring, and delivering cancer control services: Impact of the World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur
for Malaysia and ASEAN
Authors:Murallitharan M., Mandy Thoo, Low KY,
C.C Fernandez, Choo SL, Chong YL, Nadia I. Junazli, Krystal Ng LS, Viji Nair
CONTENT PAGE AUTHORS’ PROFILE FOREWORD i. Chairperson, Host Committee, World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur ii. Chairperson, WCC Organising Committee National Cancer Society Malaysia 1.0 OVERVIEW 1.1 Report Framework: The Cancer Control Continuum 8 1.2 A Snapshot of the Cancer Scene Worldwide and in ASEAN 9 1.3 A Snapshot of the Cancer Scene in Malaysia 10 1.4 The National Cancer Society of Malaysia 11 1.5 The World Cancer Congress (WCC) 12 1.6 World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur: Strengthen, Inspire, Deliver 13 1.7 The Road to World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur 14 1.8 References 15 2.0 HIGHLIGHTS OF WORLD CANCER CONGRESS 2018 KUALA LUMPUR 2.1 The World Cancer Leaders’ Summit (WCLS) 17 2.2 Showcasing the Malaysian presence: Strengthen, Inspire, Deliver 18 2.3 World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur Opening Ceremony 19 2.4 World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur Gala Dinner 19 2.5 Capacity Building Initiatives 19 3.0 IMPACT: PARTICIPATION 3.1 Impact in terms of Participation 22 3.2 ASEAN Delegates by Country 22 3.3 ASEAN Delegates by Institution 23 3.4 ASEAN Delegates by Profession 25 3.5 Malaysian Delegates by Institution 26 4.0 IMPACT: KNOWLEDGE-SHARING 4.1 Impact in terms of Knowledge Sharing 28 4.2 Abstracts from ASEAN by Country 28 4.3 Abstracts from ASEAN by Categories 29 4.4 Abstracts from Malaysia by Categories 30 4.5 Abstracts by National Cancer Society Malaysia 32 5.0 IMPACT: SHOWCASE OF EXPERTISE 5.1 Impact in terms of Showcase of Expertise 34 5.2 Presentations from ASEAN by Country 34 5.3 Presentations from ASEAN by Categories 35
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENT PAGE 5.4 Presentations from Malaysia by Categories 36 5.5 Presentations by National Cancer Society Malaysia 38
6.0 IMPACT: INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION 6.1 Impact in terms of Inspiring the Next Generation 40 6.2 Volunteer Breakdown – WCC 2018 KL 40
7.0 IMPACT: SHOWCASE OF MALAYSIAN INSTITUTIONS 7.1 Impact of Showcasing Malaysian Institutions 43 7.2 National Cancer Institute, Putrajaya, Malaysia 43 7.3 National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM), Malaysia 45 8.0 IMPACT: FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES 8.1 Impact on Future Opportunities 48 8.2 Advocacy and Collaboration Opportunities 48 8.3 C/Can 2025: City Cancer Challenge 49 8.4 New members of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) prior to the World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur 50
9.0 IMPACT: VISIBILITY 9.1 Impact in terms of Visibility 52 9.2 Publicity Impact – National Media 53 9.3 Insights from National Media and Coverage 55 9.4 Publicity Impact – International Media 55 9.5 Insights from International Media Coverage 57 9.6 Publicity Impact – Topics covered 58
10.0 APPENDIX Appendix A: Abstracts published in the Journal of Global Oncology (JGO) by ASEAN countries during WCC 2018 KL 60 Appendix B: Speaking engagements by speakers from ASEAN countries during WCC 2018 KL 69 Appendix C: List of volunteers participation in WCC 2018 KL 77 Appendix D: Participants of institutional visits 79 Appendix E: New UICC Institutional Members (from 2016 to 2018) 82 Appendix F: Media / Visibility Impact 83
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Dr Murallitharan MMURALLITHARAN M MD MCommHSc MSc PhD is the Medical Director of The National Cancer Society of Malaysia. He is a Public Health Physician and was a 2015/2016 Chevening Scholar at the London School of Economics and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine as well as an ASEAN Economic Community PhD Scholar at Chulalongkorn University Thailand. His research and capacity building efforts are centred around public health-related issues in non-communicable diseases especially cancer.
Mandy Thoo MANDY THOO BBiotech MSc Science Communication is the current Head of Health Education, Literacy, Promotion, and Policy (HELPP) department at the National Cancer Society of Malaysia. Mandy trained in Biotechnology at the Australian National Univer-sity and completed a Masters in Science Communications at the same university; before working as a science writer for various Australian research institutions. She was also a science columnist for The Star, Malaysia’s leading English daily. Mandy also leads the Society’s advocacy and policy work in non-communicable diseases.
Kenneth LowKENNETH LOW KIEN YONG BSc is an Assistant Manager of the Health Education, Literacy, Promotion, and Policy (HELPP) department at The National Cancer Society of Malaysia. Kenneth graduated with First Class Honours in Nutrition from University Malaysia Sabah and was a recipient of Anugerah Pelajaran DiRaja (Pingat Jaya Cemer-lang), Malaysia’s highest undergraduate public university award. His work focuses on community education on cancer risk factors.
Calvin FernandezCALVIN FERNANDEZ B.Biomed is a Biomedical Science graduate from Monash University, Malaysia and is currently an Education Development Executive - Public Health at the National Cancer Society of Malaysia. He is mainly involved with develop-ing health-related education content for the society as well as conducting comprehen-sive community outreach programmes to increase the rate of cancer health literacy among Malaysians.
Choo Siew Li CHOO SIEW LI BSc (Hons) studied Food & Human Nutrition from Newcastle Univer-sity in 2015. A UK registered voluntary nutritionist, her interest lies in the impact of food and nutrition in health. In the Health Education, Literacy, Promotion, and Policy depart-ment at The National Cancer Society of Malaysia she currently also provides nutrition counselling to people affected by cancer. She is also an active advocate of smoke-free environments and was recently selected to represent Malaysia for the 12th Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health (APACT 12th).
AUTHORS
Elaine Chong ELAINE CHONG YEE LING, BSc (Hons) Dietetics and Nutrition graduated from the International Medical University, Malaysia and is a member of the Malaysian Dietitian Association. Her expertise revolves around providing assessments, promoting, protect-ing, and enhancing the health of the general public in a community setting and provid-ing strategies for the prevention of nutrition-related diseases.
Nadia Inez JunazliNADIA INEZ JUNAZLI BSc Pharm is an Assistant Manager of the Health Education, Literacy, Promotion, and Policy (HELPP) department at the National Cancer Society of Malaysia. She previously served as a lecturer in pharmacy education and currently advocates for the importance of cancer prevention and early detection to raise cancer awareness among Malaysians.
Krystal Ng Lu ShinKRYSTAL NG LU SHIN BDiet MSc Clinical Nutrition currently serves as the dietitian of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia. After completing her Bachelor’s Degree at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, her research in pursuant of her Master’s Degree at Universiti Putra Malaysia focused on the relationship between diet quality and health-related quality of life in breast cancer patients. Her expertise includes medical nutrition therapy for cancer patients and survivors.
Viji Nair VIJI NAIR BA (Psychology) is a Senior Manager of the Projects Department at the National Cancer Society of Malaysia. Apart from having decades of experience in fund-raising, her expertise also includes conceptualising, developing, and evaluating programmes with corporate sponsors as well as donors. Her interest lies in aiding the underprivileged in the early detection of cancer, for which she has organised nation-wide screening programmes.
Noor Syazani Md Noor NOOR SYAZANI MD NOOR Bsc Industrial Design is the Senior Creative Designer and Communications Executive at the National Cancer Society of Malaysia. She is responsi-ble for conceptualising and developing the visual aspects of NCSM’s educational and promotional materials, including educational and promotional, as well to set the creative and design standards for the Society.
LAYOUT & DESIGN
The National Cancer Society of Malaysia has long standing ties with the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), and our first presence at the World Cancer Congress was in 1998. As soon as we were there, we knew we had to bring it ‘home’.
Twenty years later, this dream came true. It was everything we dreamed of, and more: we united experts worldwide in Kuala Lumpur, showcased the work and unique viewpoints of national and regional stakeholders, formed new partnerships, created opportunities for capacity building, and inspired the next generation in public health. Of particular significance is the commitment of our Ministry of Health towards better cancer control leading up to the Congress.
Apart from the substantial presence of the Ministry‘s officials at the Congress, our current Minister and Deputy Minister of Health have pledged at the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit as well as the Opening of the Congress to shift the country’s focus on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) from reactive to proactive, reinforcing Universal Health Coverage, lead the ASEAN Cancer Control Resolution in 2019, and adopt the Tobacco Control Act.
So our years of work towards the World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur may have culminated in October, but we are just getting started. The momentum we build, and the increased presence of NCSM in the cancer control world, will push us to lead, implement, and create sustainable health systems, especially in the region.
Having been in Malaysia for over 50 years, NCSM has achieved many milestones. The success of the World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur is our proudest one yet, and we couldn't have done it without the generosity of our donors, healthcare professionals, civil societies, as well as the public and private sector. We are most grateful for your unending support, and look forward to minimising the threat of cancer together.
A new chapter awaits all of us.
DR SAUNTHARI SOMASUNDARAM, CHAIRPERSON, HOST COMMITTEE, WORLD CANCER CONGRESS 2018 KL
PRESIDENT, THE NATIONAL CANCER SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA
“Every problem, even one as big and complex as cancer, is an opportunity…if there’s anything we learned from countries with successes, including those in ASEAN, it’s that cancer can be
overcome despite its scale.”
Dr Saunthari Somasundaram,Opening ceremony, World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur
CLARE RATNASINGHAM , CHAIRPERSON, WORLD CANCER CONGRESS ORGANISING COMMITTEE VICE PRESIDENT, THE NATIONAL CANCER SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA
The National Cancer Society of Malaysia has always felt that we need to continue to grow and expand the landscape of cancer control both here in Malaysia as well as in the larger region of Southeast Asia.
Every World Cancer Congress, very few of us from Malaysia manage to attend due to the huge costs of travelling to either the Northern Hemisphere (Europe and the Americas) or the Southern Hemisphere (Australia). It was saddening for us because we knew the huge benefits of attending such a global event; in terms of networking, learning and the collaborations that are born on the sidelines of the summit.
One of the things that we knew would be of tremendous benefit to Malaysia and the region as a whole was the bringing of the congress to these shores- the inestimable value of the congress and what it has done in other national and regional settings is a testament to this.
So, we decided to do it. Bring the World Cancer Congress to Malaysia. The road was hard and long, and I recall the initial fear and tremendous trepidation in our minds when we decided to take the step of bidding to become host. NCSM is a small organisation and hosting a global event in Malaysia was a task that seemed momentous to us at the time. But once we had taken the step to try, we never looked back, and the rest, as they say, was history. But in this process, NCSM grew, in terms of our experiences and our capacity to perform this monumental task that we had chosen to shoulder as local host for the World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur, and we came through, with flying colours!
This book is intended to capture the impact of bringing a global event such as the World Cancer Congress to a particular country. We hope that this book can help serve as a case study to help other organisations such as ours understand the tangible and intangible gains of taking on the challenge to bring a global congress to your country’s shores.
Never could this task have been successfully undertaken though, without the commitment, support and sacrifice of the NCSM team as well as all our friends, partners, benefactors and well-wishers who moved mountains to enable us at NCSM and in fact the whole of Malaysia to make this a reality.
On behalf of the National Cancer Society Malaysia and myself, I would like to record here my expression of deepest gratitude to all each and everyone of you who worked together with us side by side to make this WCC KL 2018 a success!
1.0 OVERVIEW
1.1 Report Framework: The Cancer Control Continuum
The scope of work in cancer control is based on the categories provided in the U.S. National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Control Continuum. Divided into cancer etiology, prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship, and end of life, this continuum has been used since the mid-1970s1. The table below details the various sub-topics related to the six domains of the cancer control continuum.
Based on the continuum, a framework dividing the various sub-categories of topics presented/discussed at the World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur.
THE CANCER CONTROL CONTINUUM
Etiology Prevention Detection
• Environmental factors • Genetic factors • Gene-environment interactions • Medication (or pharmaceutical)
exposure • Infectious agents • Health behaviors
• Tobacco control • Diet • Physical activity • Sun protection • HPV vaccine • Limited alcohol use • Chemoprevention
• Pap/HPV testing • Mammography • Fecal occult blood test • Colonoscopy • Lung cancer screening
Diagnosis Treatment Survivorship
• Shared and informed decision making
• Curative treatment • Non-curative treatment • Adherence • Symptom management
• Coping • Health promotion for survivors
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Tobacco related factors
Diet related factors
Obesity related factors
Physical activity
Environmental Exposure
Occupational exposure
Alcohol use
Chemoprevention
Immunisation
Age-specific screening
Gender-specific screening
Familial risk factor assessment
Biopsy
Pathology reporting
Histological Assessment
Staging
Biomarker assess-ment
Molecular Profiling
Prevention and Risk Reduction
Screening Diagnosis
Chemotherapy
Surgery
Radiation
Treatment
Surveillance for recurrence
Screening for related cancersHereditary cancer predisposition/ genetics
Survivorship
Implementation of advance care planning
Hospice care
Bereavement care
End-of-life-care
Care Planning Palliative CarePsychosocial support Family caregiver support Prevention & Management of Long-term & Late Effects
1.2 A Snapshot of the Cancer Scene Worldwide and in ASEAN
Cancer is estimated to increase from 14.1 million cases in 2012 to 21.7 million new cases by 2030. With 9.6 million people worldwide dying from cancer in 2018 alone, this disease is of utmost global concern2.
Research shows that low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) will bear the greatest burden of this disease3. This includes eight out of the ten countries in ASEAN: Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thai-land, and Vietnam. The great increase of cancer cases in these countries are due to4:
• An ageing population, who are at the most risk of cancer• Lifestyle choices (use of tobacco, dietary changes, a lack of physical activity) • Environmental pollution contributing to certain cancers such as lung cancer • High rates of infectious disease contributing to certain cancers such as cervical and liver cancer
There is an extreme urgency to mitigate the threat of cancer. Apart from potentially overloading healthcare costs and systems of these countries, this Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) also has a large social impact on households and individuals in the ASEAN region.
The ACTION (ASEAN Costs in Oncology) study shows that within one year of diagnosis, over 75 per cent of patients will die or face financial catastrophe. A third of families studied went through economic hardship and could not afford medicines, mortgages, and utilities5.
According to The Economist Intelligence Unit Report, shared needs for better cancer control in the ASEAN region include4:
• Better data and evidence-based policy(ies)• A holistic approach to cancer care • Obtaining support outside of the health system• Stronger prevention and early detection efforts • Well-funded and resourced national cancer control plans (NCCPs)
Common cultural heritage, political and geographic closeness; and similar socioeconomic backgrounds within the nations of ASEAN present vast opportunities for this region to unite against cancer.
Close to 57 per cent of cancer patients in the ACTION study were diagnosed in advanced stages (III and IV). The researchers state this increased the patients’ chances of death from cancer by over five times. These patients were also 50% more at risk of financial catastrophe.
ASEAN Action Study
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1.3 A Snapshot of the Cancer Scene in Malaysia
Over 100,000 Malaysians live with cancer at any given time, with 1 in 10 men, and 1 in 9 women at risk of getting the disease in their lifetime6. Cancer is the one of the major causes of death in the country, being the number one cause of deaths in private hospitals, and the fourth cause of death in public hospitals7.
The following table describes the challenges of cancer control in Malaysia:
With the increasing burden of cancer, as seen by the rising number of people with cancer, it is increasingly urgent that Malaysia adopts a multi-sectoral effort to cancer control. This calls for the inclusion of various stakeholders such as policymakers, regional or facility health planners and administrators, academic societies, clinicians, and patients as well as civil societies at large.
Cancer Continuum Focus
Etiology and Prevention Currently, five million people smoke in Malaysia8, when tobacco is a major risk factor of (16 types) of cancer.
Malaysia also has the highest rate of obesity in Southeast Asia – unhealthy diets and physical inactivity have been linked to many types of cancer9.
Detection Cancer is often detected or diagnosed late (Stage III or IV) in Malaysia – the late detection drastically affects the survival rates6: for example, patients diagnosed with stage I breast cancer have an 88% chance of surviving five years, compared with patients diagnosed at stage IV, who only have a 23% chance of survival10.
Diagnosis Primary healthcare providers may not have an optimal knowledge about cancer, which could lead to inaccurate clinical assessment and delays in clinical diagnosis11.
With weak health literacy, patients may not participate in shared and informed decision making12.
Treatment and Survivorship
Malaysia faces a shortage of oncologists13: in 2019, there are only 115 oncologists in the country. This means that Malaysia currently has 3.4 oncologists for every one million people, when the ideal ratio is 8-10 oncologists for the same number of people.
In the ASEAN region, Malaysians are the most at risk of facing economic hardship one year after diagnosis5.
Challenges
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1.4 The National Cancer Society of Malaysia
Founded in 1966, The National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) is the first not-for-profit cancer organisation in Malaysia that provides education, care and support services for people affected by cancer and the general public.
NCSM is registered under the laws of the Malaysian Societies Act and Registrar of Societies Malaysia. The Society was founded by the late Dato’ Dr S.K. Dharmalingam, the first oncologist in Malaysia, and was launched by then Prime Minister of Malaysia, the late YAB Tun Abdul Razak. NCSM is now under the distinguished patronage of His Royal Highness Sultan Paduka Seri Sultan Perak Darul Ridzuan, Sultan Nazrin Muizzudin Shah and its Principal Patron is Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz.
With six branches across the different states in Malaysia, its services under the cancer continuum focus include:
Cancer Continuum Focus
Etiology • Advocating for better environmental factors • Changing health behaviours (tobacco, diet, healthy living)
Prevention • Advocating for better tobacco control, and supporting Malaysia’s efforts to comply with the Framework Convention of Tobacco Control • Encouraging and educating the nation, especially among the underprivileged communities, about healthy diets• Run HPV awareness campaigns
Detection • Improving cancer literacy across the nation to improve early detection rates • Conducting campaigns on the most ‘screenable’ cancers: breast, cervical, and colorectal • Providing free mammographies for underserved communities
Diagnosis • Providing free support and guidance for newly diagnosed patients to encourage informed decision making through the Cancer Information Service as well as its peer support programmes
Treatment and Survivorship
• Promoting survivorship via support services, activities, and wellness classes at the Resources and Wellness centre to ease symptoms, promote adherence to treatment, and empower survivors on their
Initiatives
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“There is no reason we cannot unite against these diseases that will eventually widen the disparity within, and across countries. Within Malaysia, we commit to shifting the focus of
cancer – and NCD – control from reactive to proactive, from ad-hoc to comprehensive.”
YB Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, Minister of Health, Malaysia,Opening ceremony, World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur
1.5 The World Cancer Congress (WCC)
The World Cancer Congress (WCC) is an international conference held biennially. Unlike most conferences, WCC is not confined to one specific area (e.g. clinical or academic), but spans across the full spectrum of cancer: prevention, treatment, palliative, and support care. The delegates thus convene a multi-sectoral community of foremost cancer and health experts, political and business leaders, scientists and public figures who share a real passion and engage-ment to reverse the course of cancer and other Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
Every two years, it unites thousands of experts in public health and cancer control worldwide, and aims to strengthen the action and impact of the cancer community on national, regional and international scales. Each Congress promotes effective knowledge transfer as well as an exchange of best practices.
The first Congress, then named the International Cancer Congress, was held in Madrid in 1933. It led to the foundation of The International Union Against Cancer, which is currently known as the Union for International Cancer Control, the largest and oldest cancer control organisation worldwide.
The UICC now organises the World Cancer Congress. Highlights include:
• The annual World Cancer Leaders’ Summit held on the eve of WCC• Master courses in various aspects of cancer control• Plenary sessions by experts in cancer and NCD control • Speaking sessions and abstract presentations • Global Village – described as the ‘heart of the Congress’, this area features exhibits from cancer organisations worldwide• Big debates – these controversial, ‘no-holds-barred’ sessions, cover topics that apply to the region of the World Cancer Congress host
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“The National Cancer Control Plan addresses specific issues in a goal-oriented, problem-specific and resource-appropriate manner. For successful implementation, we will make cancer – and NCD control – our priority and secure the funds and resources for it, and place
mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation.”
YB Dr Lee Boon Chye, Deputy Minister of Health, Malaysia,World Cancer Leaders’ Summit 2018
1.6 World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur: Strengthen, Inspire, Deliver
In 2018, the (25th) World Cancer Congress was held in Southeast Asia for the first time. The National Cancer Society of Malaysia welcomed over 2,500 delegates from 120 countries from October 1 to 4 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
While the World Cancer Congress is an excellent platform for the cancer control and public health community to learn, share, and collaborate, the incurred financial costs (travel and accommodation) are always a major challenge for participants in low- and middle-income countries.
In view of this, the National Cancer Society of Malaysia resolved to bid for Malaysia to be the venue for both the World Cancer Congress and the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit. This is to enable a further reach and generate benefits for both Malaysians and ASEAN.
World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur thus brought together ASEAN stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, civil societies, and the private sector to drive national as well as regional cancer agendas.
It also allowed many regional cancer control leaders to showcase their best practices. This, in turn, led to new partnerships, opportunities for capacity building, and promoted a deeper understanding of the complexities of cancer control in low- and middle-income countries.
In addition, hosting the World Cancer Congress in Kuala Lumpur also secured the attendance of many national cancer and non-communicable disease (NCD) stakeholders: policymakers, regional or facility health planners, academic societies, clinicians, patients, and civil societies, empowering them to assist the Malaysian government achieve its cancer and NCD control targets.
The success of the World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur – was in no small measure, due to the generous contributions of the Donor organisations, which complemented the efforts of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia, the Government, and all of the NGOs as well as other organisations involved.
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1.7 The Road to World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur
Years
1933 The first International Cancer Congress was held in Madrid.
1935 The International Union Against Cancer was founded (presently the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)).
1966 The National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) was founded
1970 The National Cancer Society of Malaysia became a member of UICC.
1998 Representatives from NCSM attended the World Cancer Congress 1998 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
2012 NCSM sent a team of delegates to WCC 2012 Montreal to explore the feasibility of hosting the World Cancer Congress. NCSM was also the only exhibitor from SE Asia during that Congress. NCSM secured the Malaysian Convention & Exhibition Bureau to support its bid for the World Cancer Congress 2018.
2014 At WCC 2014 Melbourne, NCSM, represented by its Honorary Advisor, Dato’ Zuraidah Atan, presented and won its bid for WCC 2018.
Dr Saunthari Somasundaram, the President of NCSM, was elected to the Board of Directors of UICC.
2016 NCSM delegates attended the World Cancer Congress 2016 Paris. Dr Saunthari Somasundaram re-elected to the Board of Directors of UICC.
2018 NCSM hosted WCC 2018 Kuala Lumpur. Dr Saunthari Somasundaram was once again re-elected to the Board of Directors of UICC and is serving her third term.
Highlights
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1.8 References:
1. Division of Cancer Control & Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute. Cancer Control Continuum. Available from: https://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/od/continuum.html
2. Ferlay J, Soerjomataram I, Ervik M., Dikshit R, Eser R, Mathers C, Rebelo M, Parkin, DM, Forman D, Bray F. GLOBOCAN 2012 v1.0, Cancer Incidence and Mortality Worldwide; IARC CancerBase No.11. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer (http://globocan.iarc.fr). Accessed 22 March 2019
3. Niessen L, Mohan D, Akuoku J, Mirelman A, Ahmed S, Koehlmoos T et al. Tackling socioeconomic inequalities and non-communicable diseases in low-income and middle-income countries under the Sustainable Development agenda. The Lancet. 2018; 391(10134):2036-2046.
4. The Economist. Controlling cancer: the state of national cancer control plans in Asia [Internet]. The Economist; 2015 p. 4-5. Available from: http://www.mundipharma.com.sg/wp- content/uploads/2016/02/5488e16a8d094e77a161e178f754a09e1.pdf?569680
5. ACTION Study Group. Catastrophic health expenditure and 12-month mortality associated with cancer in Southeast Asia: results from a longitudinal study in eight countries. BMC Medicine. 2015;13(1)
6. National Cancer Registry, National Cancer Institute, Ministry of Health Malaysia (2016). Malaysian National Cancer Registry Report 2007-2011.
7. Planning Division, Health Informatics Centre, Ministry of Health Malaysia (2017). Health Facts 2017.
8. National Health & Morbidity Survey (NHMS) [Internet]. Kuala Lumpur: Institute of Public Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia; 2015 [cited 22nd March 2019]. Report No: 5. Available from: http://iku.moh.gov.my/images/IKU/Document/REPORT/NHMS2015-VolumeV.pdf
9. Helble M. The imminent obesity crisis in Asia and the Pacific: First cost estimates. [Internet]. Asian Development Bank Institute; [cited 22 March 2019]. Available from: https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/320411/adbi-wp743.pdf. Accessed 22 March 2019
10. National Cancer Registry, National Cancer Institute, Ministry of Health Malaysia (2018). Malaysian Study on Cancer Survival (MySCan).
11. Thoo M. Early detection saves lives [Internet]. The National Cancer Society of Malaysia; 2019. Available from: http://bit.ly/ncsmpbrief0119
12. Chan, CMH; Taib, NA; Wee, LH; Blanch-Hartigan, D; Krupat, E; Meyer, F. The impact of limited cancer health literacy on patient preference for shared care. Journal of Global Oncology. 2018; 4.
13. Yuen M. Ministry: Malaysia needs more specialists in fight against cancer. The Star [Internet]; 2019 [cited 22 March 2019]. Available from: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/02/02/weve-only- 115-oncologists-ministry-malaysia-needs-more-specialists-in-fight-against-cancer/
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2.0 HIGHLIGHTS OF WORLD CANCER CONGRESS 2018 KUALA LUMPUR2.1 The World Cancer Leaders’ Summit (WCLS)
A major high level policy meeting dedicated to further global cancer control, the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit (WCLS) unites key decision makers worldwide to address various issues in cancer control as well as to consolidate a coordinated multi-level response to contain the disease.
WCLS 2018, hosted by the National Cancer Society of Malaysia, was organised in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
On October 1 2018, over 380 key global health leaders from 68 countries gathered to discuss Treatment for All, the new advocacy initiative of UICC. Representatives included Heads of States, Health Ministers, other dignitaries engaged in cancer control, as well as CEOs of cancer societies, leaders in UN agencies, policy makers, key opinion leaders, influencers in public health, and private sector executives.
Topics discussed included:
• Updated global data on cancer incidence, mortality, and trends (GLOBOCAN 2018)• Strategies on acquiring resources and funding for National Cancer Control Plans (NCCPs)• Role of the private sector in cancer control• Perspectives on successful implementation of multi-sectoral approaches
Distinguished speakers and guests included:
• Dr Princess Nothemba Simelela, Assistant Director-General for family, women, children and adolescents at WHO• HRH Princess Dina Mired of Jordan, UICC President-Elect • Mr Olzhas Abishev, Vice-Minister of Health of Kazakhstan• YB Dr. Lee Boon Chye, the Deputy Minister of Health Malaysia• H.E. Mrs Anna Hakobyan, the First Lady of Armenia • Dato’ Paduka Dr Haji Md Isham bin Jaafar, The Minister of Health of Brunei• Hon Osei Assibey Antwi, the Mayor of Kumasi• Ministerial-level representatives from 12 countries
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Closing address by YB Dr Lee Boon Chye, Deputy Minister of Health Malaysia, at the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit
For the first time, Dr Lee confirmed that smoking would be banned in all restaurants in Malaysia, including open-air ones. YB Dr Lee also re-emphasised the Ministry of Health’s commitment to enforce smoke-free zones beginning January 2019, following an initial announcement in September 2018.
YB Dr Lee also announced the MOH’s plan to shut down smoking rooms in the Malaysian Parliament in October 2018. This was to ‘lead by example’ and to ensure that policy makers serve Malaysians in their best possible health and capacity.
Reaffirmed the government’s commitment to decrease the morbidity and mortality from cancer and to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and their families.
2.2 Showcasing the Malaysian presence: Strengthen, Inspire, Deliver
Strengthen: leading by example and minimising the largest risk factor of cancer
Deliver: driving Universal Health Coverage, cancer and tobacco control
Closing address by YB Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad, Minister of Health Malaysia, at the World Cancer Congress Opening
YB Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad committed to better cancer control for Malaysians, including: Shifting the country’s focus from reactive to proactive (preventive)
Adopting and implementing the Tobacco Control Act in 2019
Reinforcing Universal Health Coverage with an upcoming B40 insurance plan
Leading the ASEAN cancer control resolution in 2019’s ASEAN Health Ministers meeting
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2.3 World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony of WCC 2018 was held on October 1, 2018, with distinguished guests including:
• Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sutan Idris Shah, Permaisuri Johor, • HIH Princess Dina Mired of Joran, UICC President-Elect 2018-2020 • Her Excellency Mrs Anna Hakobyan, First Lady of Armenia
Keynote addresses were given by:
• Professor Sanchia Aranda, President of UICC 2016-2018 • Dr Saunthari Somasundaram, President of NCSM • Dr Princess Nothemba Simelela, Assistant Director General, WHO • Hon Mrs Yuthar al Rawahy, Founder & Life President, Oman Cancer Association • HRH Sayyida Dr Mona Bint Fahd Al. Said, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
2.4 World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur Gala Dinner
The WCC 2018 Gala Dinner was organised by NCSM under the Royal Patronage of NCSM’s Royal Patron, DYMM Sultan Perak Darul Ridzuan Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah and hosted by NCSM’s Principal Patron, YBhg Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz.
The Gala dinner was also graced by DYMM Raja Permaisuri Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim, Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah, Permaisuri Johor, HRH Princess Dina Mired of Jordan, YBhg. Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, Malaysia’s Minister of Health, His Excellency Dr. Haji Dzulkefly bin Ahmad, NCSM’s President Dr. Saunthari Somasundaram and NCSM’s Honorary Advisor Dato’ Zuraidah Atan.
The Gala dinner was also attended by WCC 2018 delegates. The dinner was an opportunity for the delegates to meet, mix and mingle just before the start of a very hectic 4-day Congress. The delegates were also entertained by NCSM’s survivors dance group, The Butterflies as well as other performances.
2.5 Capacity Building Initiatives
UICC ran a Young Leaders Development programme which commenced in November 2017 at the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit in Mexico. The programme culminated at WCC 2018 with the chosen 7 UICC Young Leaders concluding their 12-month leadership development programme here in Malaysia. The young leaders took part in capacity building sessions and networking events. They were also joined by 10 Young Leaders Programme Alumni.
Another capacity-building initiative centred around the WCC were the Master Courses. More than 200 delegates took part in Master Courses over 3 months prior to WCC 2018. There were 6 Master Courses on cancer awareness & prevention, strengthening patient groups, using law in cancer control, effective cross sector partnerships, cancer care delivery in Africa as well as metastatic breast cancer.
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THE IMPACT OF WCC 2018 KL
FOR ASEAN, MALAYSIA AND THE NATIONAL CANCER SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA
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Malaysia 622 78.6
Singapore 64 8.1
Indonesia 33 4.2
Myanmar 22 2.8
Vietnam 19 2.4
Philippines 14 1.8
Thailand 11 1.4
Brunei Darussalam 5 0.6
Cambodia 1 0.1
Total 791 100.0
3.0 IMPACT: PARTICIPATION
3.1 Impact in terms of Participation
Participating in global-level congresses always reaps huge benefits in terms of the updates obtained on disease management, the networking and collaborations born on the sidelines of the congress as well as the intrinsic developmental processes of younger experts as they are exposed to a wealth of knowledge and expertise in one place at one time.
However, international congresses are expensive and very few governmental institutions or NGOs ever have the funding to send more than 1 or 2 people for these kind of congresses. For example, the last World Cancer Congress was in Paris, France in 2016. The cost of the flight, accommodation, meals and congress registration for just one Malaysian delegate to this congress would have exceeded RM 15, 000 (USD 4000)!
By bringing the congress to Malaysian shores, the greatest discernible impact was the ability of local and regional clinical institutions and NGOs to attend and participate in the Congress. The Ministry of Health, Malaysia alone man-aged to send 30 healthcare professionals to WCC 2018 Kuala Lumpur.
3.2 ASEAN Delegates by Country
WCC 2018 KL welcomed over 2,500 delegates from 120 countries from October 1 to 4 at the Kuala Lumpur Conven-tion Centre. Slightly more than a third of the total delegates were from ASEAN countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam and Cambodia.
The table below illustrates in detail the breakdown of delegates from the respective countries:
Country No. of Delegate Percentage (%)
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Breakdown of Delegates by Country
3.3 ASEAN delegates by institution
The majority of the delegates (36.0%) were from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), followed by academic and educational institutions (17.8%), and clinical institutions (16.8%) which included private, governmental or university hospitals and clinics.
The table below describes the breakdown of the ASEAN delegates according to their institutions:
MalaysiaSingaporeIndonesiaMyanmarVietnamPhilippinesThailandBrunei Darussalam Cambodia
204142971786--
50----1---
8727-11-3-51
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Total 285 51 134 141 67 113
Percentage (%) 36.0 6.5 16.9 17.8 8.5 14.3
Country NGO Govt Clinical Edu Media Industry
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Countries
Malaysi
a
Singap
ore
Indone
sia
Myanm
ar
Vietna
m
Philipine
s
Thaila
nd
Brunei D
arussa
lam
Cambodia
No
of D
eleg
ates
• NGO : Non-Governmental Organizations• Govt : Government Bodies or Ministries• Clinical : Private, Government or University Hospital and Clinics• Edu : University or Educational Institutions• Media : Print or Broadcast Media• Industry : Products company (e.g: Pharmaceuticals, Medical supply)
Most of the organisations represented were national-level bodies such as the Indonesia Cancer Foundation, the Myan-mar Oncological Society, the National Cancer Centre of Singapore, the National Cancer Institute of Thailand, and the Vietnam Cancer Society.
The responsibilities of the attending delegates and their organisations spanned across the full cancer control spectrum including hospitals, academia, Non-Governmental Organisations, care centres, and funding bodies.
The large representation of ASEAN NGOs was a major highlight, and fulfilled one of the aims of hosting the WCC in Malaysia. These NGOs assume a crucial and diversified role in cancer control in the region, and may not otherwise have had an opportunity to join a cancer control event of this scale due to their restricted funds and resources.
• Malaysia • Singapore • Indonesia • Myanmar • Vietnam • Philippines • Thailand • Brunei Darussalam • Cambodia
ASEAN Delegates by Institution
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Non-governmental organisation Government Clinical
Education Media Industry
• Academician : Professor, Lecturer, Researcher, Post-graduate, Student• Clinician : Medical Officer, Physician, Surgeon, Consultant, Specialist• Operational : President, Chief Executive Officer, Director, Executives
3.4 ASEAN Delegates by Profession
The delegates’ functional roles in their respective institutions were identified and categorized into three major categories as displayed below.
Most of the delegates consisted of those from the operational sector (72.3%), which included presidents, chief execu-tive officers (CEOs), directors and executives. Operational delegates are multi-sectoral experts who are involved in cancer control at all levels. Their scope of work cuts across the entire spectrum of prevention, health promotion, detec-tion, care, support, survivorship, as well as advocacy and fundraising.
• Malaysia • Singapore • Indonesia • Myanmar • Vietnam • Philippines • Thailand • Brunei Darussalam • Cambodia
ASEAN Delegates by Profession
MalaysiaSingaporeIndonesiaMyanmarVietnamPhilippinesThailandBrunei Darussalam Cambodia
16721-2-3--
34522---1-
4215730201714841
Total 175 44 572
Percentage (%) 22.1 5.6 72.3
Country Academician Clinician Operational
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Academician Clinician Operational
3.5 Malaysian Delegates by Institution
A total of 622 delegates were present from Malaysia. Almost one third (32.8%) of them came from Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) while about 21.7% were from academic institutions which included colleges and universities. The table below describes the institutional breakdown of the Malaysian delegates.
The Malaysian NGOs who attended WCC consisted of a variety of NGOs working in different areas of the cancer control continuum; including those in general cancer control such as NCSM and MAKNA; those working in a specific type of cancer such as BCWA for Breast Cancer or PCSM for prostate cancer; palliative care organisations, advocacy and policy organisations; and small support groups based in a specific geographic locality.
Many of the Malaysian delegates were also national stakeholders in cancer control, including policymakers, regional or facility health planners and senior leadership of professional medical organisations.
Malaysian Delegates by Institution
Non-governmental Organisation 204 32.8Government / Ministries 50 8.0Government Hospital/Clinic 31 5.0Private Hospital/Clinic 56 9.0Academic Institutions 135 21.7Media 67 10.8Industry 79 12.7
Total 622 100.0
Institution No. of Delegate Percentage (%)
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Instituitions
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rganis
ation
Gov/M
inister
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Priva
te Hos
pital/
Clinic
Acade
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ns
Med
ia
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No
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4.0 IMPACT: KNOWLEDGE-SHARING
4.1 Impact in terms of Knowledge Sharing
One of the distinct advantages of hosting a world-level conference such as the World Cancer Congress in the region is the ability to provide a global stage to showcase local and regional research and researchers. This was availed of by a number of regional researchers. Of the more than 1,000 abstracts submitted for the WCC, 103 ASEAN abstracts were accepted.
The successful abstract submissions for presentation at the World Cancer Congress (2018) in Kuala Lumpur were pub-lished in the Journal of Global Oncology (JGO). The JGO is a high-impact open access online journal and is owned and edited the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) focused on cancer care, research and care delivery issues unique to countries and setting with limited healthcare resources.
Thus, the WCC in Kuala Lumpur led to over a hundred (103) publications from the ASEAN region being published in an international journal.
4.2 Abstracts from ASEAN by Country
Out of the 103 abstracts by the ASEAN region that were accepted, Malaysia had the highest number, making up 68.0%, followed by Indonesia (13.6%), Vietnam (6.8%), Philippines (5.8%), Thailand (2.9%), and Myanmar (2.9%). The table below indicates the number of abstracts presented by the respective ASEAN countries:
The 70 abstracts presented by Malaysian delegates were dominated by the focus on cancer patients’ reported treat-ments outcomes and also on their quality of life. The second highest number of abstracts was received from Indonesia, with an equal of focus upon both prevention in terms of health promotion as well as detection, including profiling the demographics for colorectal cancer incidences, and financing for screening programmes. The seven abstracts from Vietnam also had a good mixture of studies, including investigations of effects of diet preparation methods and also mutagens with colorectal cancer.
Malaysia
Indonesia
Myanmar
Vietnam
Philippines
Thailand
70
14
3
7
6
3
68.0
13.6
2.9
6.8
5.8
2.9
Total 103 100.0
Country Number of Abstract Percentage (%)
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Abstracts from ASEAN by Country
4.3 Abstracts from ASEAN by Categories
The table below categorises the abstract topics according to the cancer control continuum framework. Most abstracts fell into the prevention category (27.1%), followed by treatment (21.4%), and detection (19.4%).
Abstracts in the prevention category consisted mainly of studies looking into empowerment, health education and also fundraising. The awareness programmes investigated or carried out in the study were focused mostly on breast cancer. As for abstracts focused on treatment, many explored using mobile applications or digital avenues to report symptoms, or for patient navigation.
The detection category featured abstracts that focused on three cancers (breast, colorectal, cervical), using biomarkers to detect cancer, as well as demographic profiles of the disease.
*In this report, fundraising-related abstracts were categorised as ‘prevention’.
EtiologyPreventionDetectionDiagnosisTreatmentSurvivorship
1228206
2215
11.727.119.45.821.414.6
Total 103 100.0
Cancer Control Continuum Number of Abstract Percentage (%)
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CountriesMalaysia Indonesia IMyanmar Vietnam Philipines Thaniland
No
of A
bstra
cts
Abstracts from ASEAN by Categories
4.4 Abstracts from Malaysia by Categories
The abstracts accepted from Malaysia focused upon prevention (30.0%), followed by treatment (27.1%), and detec-tion (15.7%). The category that received the least amount of submissions was Diagnosis (4.3%). This focus was similar to that of the submissions from the ASEAN region.
In Malaysia, many of the abstracts on prevention measured the effectiveness of awareness campaigns, and addressed tobacco product usage. Most of the abstracts on both treatment and detection categories covered a wide variety of topics ranging from advancements in chemotherapy to mobile screenings.
Etiology
Prevention
Detection
Diagnosis
Treatment
Survivorship
7
21
11
3
19
9
10.
30.
15.7
4.3
27.1
12.9
Total 103 100.0
Cancer Control Continuum Number of Abstract Percentage (%)
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Cancer ControlContinuumEtiology Prevention Detection Diagnosis Treatment Survivorship
No
of A
bstra
cts
"The World Cancer Congress always provides a comprehensive view of cancer -- clinical, research, survivorship, policy, and more. As last year's Congress was held in Southeast Asia,
the cancer control world also gained perspectives and challenges unique to our region."
Dr Matin Mellor Abdullah, Immediate Past President, Malaysian Oncological Society
Abstracts from Malaysia by Categories
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Cancer ControlContinuumEtiology Prevention Detection Diagnosis Treatment Survivorship
No
of A
bstra
cts
4.5 Abstracts by the National Cancer Society of Malaysia
As the host of WCC 2018 KL, the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) successfully presented 12 abstracts:
Halting the Comeback of “Kiddie Packs”: Defeating an Invisible Enemy Thoo et. al. Prevention
Prevalence and Characteristics of Smoking Among School-Going Adolescents in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Low et al. Prevention
Would You Like A Free Mammogram? Effectiveness of Utilizing WhatsApp As a Social Marketing Tool in Improving Uptake for a Free Mammography Service in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Munisamy et al. Prevention
Bridging Barriers , Building Partners: Success of a Multi-stakeholder Collaborative Effort in Building and Imple-menting a Free Mammography Programme for Underprivileged Malaysian Women
Nair et. al. Prevention
Online Sentinel: A Sentiment Analysis Tool for Identify-ing Pseudoscience in the Cancer Care Continuum Munisamy et al. Prevention
Navigating Muddy Waters: Clearing Waves While Keeping Ourselves Afloat Aziz et. al. Prevention
Abstract Title Presenter & Author Category
Losing Themselves From Following Up: Barriers to Accessing Further Clinical Investigations for Women With Abnormal Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) Findings in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Choo et al. Detection
Factors Associated With an Abnormal Mammogram Finding in Women Undergoing Screening in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Junazli et al. Detection
Hi, I Have Cancer, What Can I Do? An Analysis of Caller Characteristics of a Malaysian Cancer-Specific Infor-mation Hotline
Lim et. al. Treatment
Is the Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors the Same as Healthy Women? A Case Control Study Among Women in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Mohd Hashim et. al. Survivorship
Experience and Impact of a Locally-Based Peer, Volunteer Cancer Support Programme in Hospital Melaka, Melaka Malaysia.
M. Chua et. al. Survivorship
Impact of a Targeted Free Mammography Screening Program for Underprivileged Women in Malaysia. V. Nair et. al. Detection
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5.0 IMPACT: SHOWCASE OF EXPERTISE
5.1 Impact in terms of Showcase of Expertise
As mentioned in the section above, a challenge for Malaysian and ASEAN countries in the global arena is that their voice often is lost amongst the large varied number of speakers and presenters in international conferences. One of the important premises of bringing the World Cancer Congress to Kuala Lumpur was to provide a platform for Malaysians and our other ASEAN neighbours to share their insights and stories to the rest of the global cancer community.
Of the 120 sessions presented by over 300 speakers in World Cancer Congress (WCC) 2018, 70 were sessions by experts from the ASEAN region, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei Darus-salam and the Philippines. The sessions were a mixture of plenary, ‘big debates’, café sessions. A summary of these speaking engagements is attached in Appendix B.
5.2 Presentations from ASEAN by Country
The table below categorises the presenters according to their countries, and the amount of sessions. Malaysia had the highest number of presenters among those from ASEAN, making up 64.3%. This is followed by Singapore (12.9%), followed by Indonesia (7.1%), Philippines (5.7%), Thailand (4.3%) and Vietnam (2.9%).
The topics by speakers in Malaysia ranged from prevention to treatment of cancer through various ways. Presentations by delegates from Singapore covered legal and clinical perspective on cancer care, and presentations by Indonesian delegates focused on how communities support cancer care. Throughout the presentations, breast and colorectal cancers were featured prominently.
Malaysia
Singapore
Indonesia
Myanmar
Vietnam
Philippines
Thailand
Brunei Darussalam
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9
5
1
2
4
3
1
64.3
12.9
7.1
1.4
2.9
5.7
4.3
1.4
Total 70 100.0
Country Number of Presentations Percentage (%)
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Presentations from ASEAN by Country
*In this report, fundraising-related abstracts were categorised as ‘prevention’.
5.3 Presentations from ASEAN by Categories
The table below categorises the topics presented according to the U.S. National Institute of Health’s cancer control continuum framework, as well as the member in each category. Most presentations were in the prevention category (32.9%), followed by survivorship (24.3%), and treatment (17.1%).
Examples of topics presented under the prevention category include: • Strengthening cancer prevention and control • Controlling meat mutagens in Vietnam• The role of law in advancing Universal Health Coverage • Moving beyond (the focus on) cancer awareness to innovating for impact
EtiologyPreventionDetectionDiagnosisTreatmentSurvivorship
723561217
10.032.97.18.617.124.3
Total 70 100.0
Cancer Control Continuum Number of Presentations Percentage (%)
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Countries
No
of P
rese
ntat
ions
Malaysi
a
Singap
ore
Indone
sia
Myanm
ar
Vietna
m
Philipine
s
Thaila
nd
Brunei D
arussa
lam
Presentations from ASEAN by Categories
5.4 Presentations from Malaysia by Categories
The table below presents the breakdown of presented topics in Malaysia according to the cancer control continuum framework.
Topics presented by delegates in Malaysia were mostly on cancer prevention, including the role of media, implement-ing tobacco taxes, and promoting behavioural change.
EtiologyPreventionDetectionDiagnosisTreatmentSurvivorship
31536612
6.733.36.713.313.326.7
Total 45 100.0
Cancer Control Continuum Number of Presentations Percentage (%)
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Cancer ControlContinuumEtiology Prevention Detection Diagnosis Treatment Survivorship
No
of P
rese
ntat
ions
"Having the World Cancer Congress in Kuala Lumpur was an excellent avenue to showcase the work of our young researchers in cancer control."
Professor Dr Nur Aishah Md Taib, Director, UM Cancer Research Institute, and Senior Consultant Breast Surgeon,
University of Malaya
Presentations from Malaysia by Categories
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Cancer ControlContinuumEtiology Prevention Detection Diagnosis Treatment Survivorship
No
of P
rese
ntat
ions
5.5 Presentations by the National Cancer Society Malaysia
The table below lists the presentations and speaking engagements carried out by members of the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM). The topics were mainly on prevention, detection, and survivorship. Two of these sessions were presented by cancer survivors who have been actively involved in the survivorship programmes of NCSM.
Taxation of Unhealthy Commodities: A Win-Win Solution for NCD and Cancer Prevention and Control Mandy Thoo Prevention
Complex Realities- Innovative Solutions: Cancer Through Stakeholder Engagement Across Risk Factors in High-And-Middle-Income Countries- Engaging with the Private Sector: Case Study from Malaysia
Nadia Inez Junazli Prevention
Scaling Up Prevention and Public Health Programs: Catalyzing Positive Change in Behaviours, Attitudes, and Actions Through Innovative Social Marketing- Social Media: The Way Forward for Patient Advocacy
Choo Mei Sze Prevention
Presentations Title Presenter Cancer Continuum
Tobacco Tax Wins – Preventing Cancer Through Joint Action
Mandy Thoo Prevention
Taking Action Together: Improving Care for Cancer Patients in ASEAN Countries
Murallitharan Munisamy Survivorship
Overview of Colorectal Cancer Burden in Asia Saunthari Somasundaram Detection
The Role of NGOs in Promoting Earlier Diagnosis and Treatment via Primary Case: Navigating between primary and secondary/tertiary cancer care in Malaysia
Murallitharan Munisamy
Detection
TInspiring Fundraising Case Studies - Means and Organisation to Reach Objectives: From Therapy to Charity
Chuah Poh Choo
Survivorship
Examining the Impact of Cultural Diversity on A Person’s Experience of Cancer, and its influence on Screening Participation, Time to Diagnosis and Infor-mation and Support Seeking Behaviours – Living Stronger Than Cancer
Sharon Lee Prevention
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6.0 IMPACT: INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION
6.1 Impact in terms of Inspiring the Next Generation
The World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur was an excellent platform to inspire tertiary level students as well as early career adults to learn and act against cancer.
As volunteers, they gained access to the conference proceedings and through a scheduled system were actively given opportunities to sit in sessions and in many instances, participated actively as session chairpersons.
All this exposure to experts, inspirational leaders, situational stories and provided an important avenue and opportunity for experiential learning for these volunteers. More importantly, the congress itself functioned as an important capacity-builder to inspire these young people to grow into the next generation of experts and leaders in the fight against cancer.
Through volunteering at the World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur, the volunteers gained a rare opportunity to attend, learn and be inspired. The National Cancer Society of Malaysia is delighted to report that following the event, a large number of these volunteers are actively engaged and volunteering for many of our activities in cancer control and serving the community.
6.2 Volunteer Breakdown – WCC 2018 KL
A total of 104 volunteers were recruited for the WCC 2018 Kuala Lumpur from a wide range of backgrounds. The table below describes the academic backgrounds of the volunteers:
Students
Working professionals
Up to Diploma level
Undergraduates
Post-graduate
Healthcare professionals
Non-healthcare professionals
8
57
7
7
25
7.7
54.8
6.7
6.7
24.1
Total 104 100.0
Status Background No. of volunteer Percentage %
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Volunteer Breakdown – WCC 2018 KL
The tertiary level students were mostly health science students studying medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, biomedical science or physiotherapy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
As for working professionals, a quarter of these volunteers were those working in various fields outside of healthcare, including cancer survivors, while some were healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and general scientists.
The National Cancer Society of Malaysia here would like to express our gratitude for their commitment and invaluable contribution in making the World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur successful.
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Healthcare professional
Non-healthcare professional
UndergraduatesUp to Diplomalevel
Post-graduates
Students Professional
No
of V
olun
teer
s
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7.0 IMPACT: SHOWCASE OF MALAYSIAN INSTITUTIONS
7.1 Impact of Showcasing Malaysian Institutions
Another component of the World Cancer Congress were the institutional visits. Institutional visits provide a platform for the host country to showcase its initiatives and efforts in cancer control in real-time, real-world institutional settings. Often participated in by delegates from other countries, these visits promote the exchange and adoption of different ideas and function as an important platform for networking.
Two sites were featured for the World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur: the National Cancer Institute (Institut Kanser Negara) Putrajaya and the National Cancer Society of Malaysia. These two visits took place simultaneously, with over 50 participants taking part from different organisations around the world.
7.2 National Cancer Institute, Putrajaya, Malaysia
Started by the Ministry of Health in 2013, The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Malaysia was built as a response to the rising cancer incidence in Malaysia. Apart from providing cancer treatment at highly subsidised rates to patients, the Institute is also responsible for the National Cancer Registry and is part of the National Clinical Research Centre focusing on Oncology, as well as carrying out training programmes for medical professionals.
The tables below describe the breakdown of delegates who visited NCI according to region as well as institution:
Europe
North America
Australia
Asia
6
1
1
1
66.7
11.1
11.1
11.1
Total 9 100.0
Region No. of delegate Percentage (%)
43
The Director of NCI, Dr Asmayani Binti Khalib, welcomed the delegates and shared with them highlights of the work of the Institute over the past five years. The delegates also visited three main departments at the facility: the Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology; the Department of Nuclear Medicine, as well as the Department of Traditional & Com-plementary Medicine (TCM).
Offered as a part of the country’s cancer treatment services, the Department of Traditional & Complementary Medicine (TCM) promotes accupuncture and herbal treatment to relieve symptoms of conventional treatment, such as nausea, fatigue and loss of appetite. TCM is an innovative approach to complement convention treatment of cancer.
Non-governmental Organisation
Government / Ministries
Academic Institutions
Industry
3
1
1
4
33.3
11.1
11.1
44.4
Total 9 100.0
Institution No. of delegate Percentage (%)
National Cancer Institute, Putrajaya, Malaysia
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Europe North America Australia Asia Non-Gov Organisation
Gov/Ministeries Academic Instituition Industry
Breakdown of Delegates who visited NCI by Region
No
of D
eleg
ates
Region
Breakdown of Delegates who visited NCI by Instituition
Instituitions
Africa
Europe
North America
South America
Australia
Asia
4
5
2
3
1
17
12.5
15.6
6.3
9.4
3.1
53.1
Total 32 100.0
Region No. of delegate Percentage (%)
Non-governmental Organisation
Government / Ministries
Government Hospital
Private Hospital
Academic Institutions
23
1
5
1
2
71.9
3.1
15.6
3.1
6.3
Total 32 100.0
Institution No. of delegate Percentage (%)
7.3 National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM), Malaysia
The National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) was privileged to host 32 delegates on 1 October 2018, at our head office in Kuala Lumpur. The distribution of delegates is described in the tables below according to region and institu-tions:
The delegates were received by Mr Sudhaharan Nair, the General Manager of NCSM, and by Dr Murallitharan M., the Medical Director of NCSM. The visit started with an introduction to the Society, as well as its milestones and achieve-ments for the past 53 years.
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The delegates then proceeded to visit the following centres at NCSM:
• The Cancer and Health Screening Clinic (CHSC) and the Nuclear Medicine Centre (NMC), which run various imaging and screening services (such as breast, cervical, colorectal, and prostate). • The Resource Wellness Centre (RWC), which serves to empower and support cancer survivors as well as caregivers. The services include peer support, wellness classes, and activities that boosts physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
• The Department of Health Education, Literacy, Promotion, and Policy (HELPP), which carries out community outreach corporate wellness programmes, research, advocacy, and publishes educational materials as well as policy briefs.
• The Children’s Home of Hope, which provides free accommodation for child cancer patients – and their caregivers – from outside of Kuala Lumpur when they undergo treatment at a hospital within walking distance to NCSM.
Some delegates described this visit as an ‘eye-opener’ and expressed an interest in adopting some of our ideas and work in their countries.
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Africa Non-GovOrganisation
Gov/Miniteries Gov Hospital Private Hospital AcademicInstituition
Europe North America South America Australia Asia
Regions Institutions
No
of D
eleg
ates
No
of D
eleg
ates
Number of Delegates by Region Number of Delegates by Instituition
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8.0 IMPACT: FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
8.1 Impact on Future Opportunities
Out of the many benefits of hosting the Congress in Kuala Lumpur, one crucial yet ‘silent’ benefit is that of using the Congress as leverage to increase local collaborations, step-up discourse around cancer control and engage in new projects in the country and region that hosted the congress.
The current President of UICC, Princess Dina Mired, herself often remarks on how different countries that hosted the Congress used it as a rallying point to drive policy change within their countries as well as to increase regional collaboration, citing the successful example of Mexico and Latin America after the congress was held there some years ago.
WCC 2018 KL has similarly afforded the National Cancer Society of Malaysia many opportunities in collaborations and policy change and we have tried our best to capitalize on them to drive meaningful, sustainable change within the national and regional cancer landscape.
8.2 Advocacy and Collaboration Opportunities
Apart from the increasing the cancer control community’s awareness of the Society, hosting WCC 2018 Kuala Lumpur allowed us to secure meetings and discussions on cancer control with the (then) nearly formed Government. Leading to the Congress, discussions were held with: • The Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah, on how cancer affects women and children (more than it does men and adults), and of possible cancer related programmes for the underprivileged.
• The Minister (YB Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad) and Deputy Minister (YB Dr Lee Boon Chye) of Health, on cancer as well as tobacco control.
• The Disease Control Unit and Framework Convention of Tobacco Control (FCTC) unit on the ASEAN cancer control resolution
• Various Members of the Parliament, including the Selangor State’s Executive Council member for Health, on the economics of cancer prevention.
• Universities and teaching hospitals
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These discussions have led to the following outcomes:
• A commitment to Malaysia leading the ASEAN cancer control resolution at 2019’s ASEAN Health Ministers’ Meeting
• A commitment to implement the Tobacco Control Act in Malaysia in 2019
• The participation of more than 30 delegates from the Ministry of Health at the WCC 2018 KL • The participation of Malaysia in C/Can 2025: City Cancer Challenge
• A collaboration to determine the fiscal costs of smoking in Malaysia
• Multiple cancer awareness and early detection campaigns for underprivileged communities, carried out by the National Cancer Society of Malaysia working together with multiple partnerships forged in the shadow of the World Cancer Congress
• Multiple partnerships with universities and academic institutions across the country including a partnership with the prestigious, highest-ranked Malaysian university, University Malaya
8.3 C/Can 2025: City Cancer Challenge
In 2017, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) launched the City Cancer Challenge, also known as C/Can 2025. The aim of C/Can is increasing the world’s access to quality, equitable, and sustainable cancer as well as care solutions, and this is fulfilled by supporting city stakeholders design, plan, and implement cancer treatment solutions.
C/Can is currently implemented in four cities: Asunción, Cali, Kumasi and Yangon. Meant for cities with populations greater than one million, C/Can will help the local stakeholders design and implement cancer care solutions, improve cancer prevention and screening, learn and engage with global and multi-sectoral partners, and advocate for invest-ment using strong evidence.
Following the World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur, the National Cancer Society of Malaysia, together with the University of Malaya, have submitted an expression of interest to participate in C/Can.
The nominated city to join C/Can was Greater Petaling District including Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya, and the appli-cation has obtained the support of various national stakeholders including the:
• Chief Minister of the State of Selangor• Director General of Health Malaysia • Director of the National Cancer Institute Malaysia • Malaysian Oncological Society • Association of private hospitals in Malaysia• Pharmaceutical Association of Malaysia
To date, Malaysia has been shortlisted for C/Can, and the partners are preparing for on-site visits from UICC in 2019.
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• NGO : Non-Governmental Organizations• Govt : Government Bodies or Ministries• Clinical : Private, Government or University Hospital and Clinics• Edu : University or Educational Institutions
8.4 New UICC Institutional Members (from 2016 to 2018)
In her second term on the Board of Directors at the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), Dr Somasundaram was Chair of the Membership Committee. The National Cancer Society of Malaysia, while promoting the World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur, also actively promoted the benefits of being a member of UICC.
The table below describes the total number of ASEAN organisations that, between 2016 and 2018, joined UICC as a member.
MalaysiaSingaporeIndonesiaMyanmarVietnamPhilippines CambodiaLaos
222311--
--2-----
-1-1-111
1-------
Total 11 2 5 1
Percentage (%) 57.9 10.5 26.3 5.3
Country NGO Govt Clinical Edu
New UICC Institutional Members (from 2016 to 2018)
• Malaysia • Singapore • Indonesia • Myanmar • Vietnam • Philippines • Cambodia • Laos
50
Non-governmental organisation Government Clinical Education
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Example:PR value = 3 x advertising rate
The advertising rate for a full page (in colour) for ‘Publication X’ is RM48,000. If a story was featured on the print edition in full colour and page,
the PR value is then RM48,000 x 3 = RM144,000.
9.0 IMPACT: VISIBILITY
9.1 Impact in terms of Visibility
WCC 2018 KL generated over RM3.5 million (USD 830,000) of publicity value within Malaysia, and a potential reach of nearly 600 million reads or views worldwide.
Publicity value, or PR value, is the monetary value assigned to a published article or clip in the media, and is based on the length of the news or feature story (whether in column inches or minutes), as well as whether the story is featured in colour or black and white (for articles).
An advertising value – what you would pay if you commissioned an advertisement with the specifications described previously – is then assigned for the article or clip according to rates provided by the particular publisher, and multiplied by three to obtain the publicity value.
Reads and views are based on the average readership of the particular publication. For example, if the opening of the World Cancer Congress was featured in a newspaper that has a readership of one million, the article could have been read by a million people. Combined reads or combined views indicate the number of times the articles or clips have been read or viewed.
A total of 63 articles were published in Malaysian print and online media, with a PR value of RM3,647,671 (USD 870,306). The National Cancer Society of Malaysia was featured in 36 of these articles, generating a PR value for NCSM of RM2,680,903 (USD 639,609).
The combined reads and views for Malaysian printed and broadcasted news amounted to 506,881,528, and the com-bined reads and views for worldwide printed and broadcasted news amounted to 599,360,675.
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9.2 Publicity Impact – National Media
The table below categorises all of the featured articles according to language, type of publication, number of articles published, the PR value, as well as number of reads/views.
From the previous table, articles published in Malaysian print or online media were in three languages: English, Chinese, and Bahasa Malaysia. These articles were published mainly in English print or online media, totaling up to 53, followed by Chinese print or online media (10), and Bahasa Malaysia (3).
English
Chinese
Daily newspaper
Magazine
Online (Daily)
Non-daily newspaper
Daily newspaper
Magazine
Online (Daily)
Non-daily newspaper
20
1
27
1
9
0
1
1
1,244,560.20
54,600
1,481,316
36,864
47,630,758
76,500
433,209,446
N/A
492,468
0
10,944
24,576
8,436,000
0
317,160
N/A
Bahasa Malaysia
Total 63 3,470,561.20 494,364,788.00
Daily newspaper
Magazine
Online (Daily)
Non-daily newspaper
1
0
1
1
94,272
0
6,385
24,576
4,568,000
0
126,924
N/A
Language Type No. of articles
PR value (RM)
Combined reads
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As for video and audio clips featured on Malaysian broadcast media (table 2), a total of 13 clips mentioned the World Cancer Congress. This includes 10 video clips broadcasted on television, and 3 audio clips broadcasted on the radio. The table below describes the types of broadcast format, number of clips, and combined views of stories generated for WCC 2018 KL.
English
Bahasa Malaysia
Television
Radio
Online
Television
Radio
3
1
1
5
3
67,500
540
-
4,000,000
200,000
-
95,000
14,070
6,800,000
1,516,740
Total 13 177,110 12,516,740
Language Type No. of articles
PR value (RM)
Combined reads
Publicity Impact – National Media
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Numbers of Articles by Languages and Types of Publication - National Media Numbers of Articles by Languages and Types of Malaysian broadcast media
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English
English
Chinese Bahasa Malaysia
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9.3 Insights from National Media and Coverage
All of the articles featured the World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur – as well as the National Cancer Society of Malaysia – in a favourable manner, with the sentiments and tone of the articles being positive.
Coverage highlights included the Malaysian Health Minister’s attendance at the opening of the World Cancer Con-gress, as well as the Deputy Health Minister’s attendance at the World Cancer Leader Summit, as well as their commit-ments towards better cancer control.
The articles expanded across a wide range of the cancer control continuum, from prevention to survivorship. Topics were extremely relevant to the readers, and included:
• A call for tobacco control from Members of the Parliament
• The importance of cancer prevention
• Low cancer detection rates in the country, and a call to get screened
• The challenges of surviving cancer (perspectives from survivors and caregivers) • First ever survival rates of the most common cancers in Malaysia • The need for Malaysia to adopt ‘Treatment for all’ – the theme of the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit 2018, including better healthcare delivery, more ‘one-stop’ treatment centres, and
• NCSM’s efforts in fundraising for survivors
• Malaysia being a popular destination for medical tourism
9.4 Publicity Impact – International Media
The below table shows the types of publication, the total number of articles and its respective combined readership for WCC 2018 KL under International media coverage, both printed and online.
English
Daily newspaper
Non-daily newspaper
Magazine
Online
8
1
2
10
28,746,400
11,867,000
133,100
55,649,387
Total 21 94,462,487
Language Type No. of articles Combined reads/views
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Besides the printed and online publications, there were also two international broadcasts on television, with combined views of 8.6 million.
Television 2 8,600,000
Total 2 8,600,000
Type No. of clip Combined views
9.4 Publicity Impact – International Media
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Daily Newspaper
No of Articles Combined views
Non-daily newspaper Magazine Online
Numbers of Articles and Combined Views by Types of Publication underInternational Media Coverage (printed and online)
International Broadcast on
9.5 Insights from International Media Coverage
Half of the featured articles were published on online news websites, and half in daily newspapers and magazines. These publishers span across North America (US), Asia Pacific (Singapore, Australia), Western Asia (Armenia), Africa, and the Middle East (UAE).
The coverage was mainly on the event itself (i.e. the World Cancer Congress and World Cancer Leaders’ Summit). Specific topics included:
• Addresses at the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit (covered speakers including the First Lady of Armenia, and the Mayor of Kumasi) • Nomination and wins for awards presented at the World Cancer Congress • The election of members on to the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Board of Directors• Announcements on the host of the next World Cancer Congress 2020 (Oman)
Publicity Impact – Topics covered
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• Detection • Survivorship • World Cancer Congress • Prevention • Treatment • World Cancer Leaders’ Summit
Number of Articles or Clips for National Print/Online by Topics Covered
Number of Articles/Clips for National Broadcast by Topics Covered
Number of Articles/Clips for International Print/Online by Topics Covered
Number of Articles/Clips for International Broadcast by Topics Covered
9.6 Publicity Impact – Topics covered
The topics on media coverage, in printed or online publication and broadcast, for both national and international was identified and classified into different focuses. The classification categories used are based on the cancer control continuum framework.
As demonstrated in the below table, treatment was the prominent topic for national print, online, and broadcast media. Specifically, the stories included calls for better access as well as delivery, more one-stop cancer treatment centres, and the experience of a parent as well as a caregiver – as well as the importance of equitable cancer care.
National print/online
Detection
Prevention
Survivorship
Treatment
World Cancer Congress
World Cancer Leaders’ Summit
11
15
10
25
1
1
17.2
23.4
15.6
40
1.6
1.6
National broadcast
Detection
Prevention
Survivorship
Treatment
World Cancer Congress
World Cancer Leaders’ Summit
2
0
0
7
1
3
15.4
0
0
53.8
7.7
23.0
Total 63 100
Total 13 100
Type Topic covered No. of articles/clips Percentage (%)
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“The active participation of the Ministry of Health at the World Cancer Congress 2018 Kuala Lumpur has led to various opportunities for knowledge exchange, capacity building, and
collaboration.”
Dr Nor Saleha Ibrahim Tamin, Head of Cancer Control Unit and Senior Principle Assistant Director, NCD Section, Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia
International print/online
Detection
Prevention
Survivorship
Treatment
World Cancer Congress
World Cancer Leaders’ Summit
10
0
0
3
14
4
0
0
0
14.3
66.7
19
Internationalbroadcast
Prevention
World Cancer Congress
1
1
50
50
Total 21 100
Total 2 100
Type Topic covered No. of articles/clips Percentage (%)
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10.0 Appendix
Appendix A: Abstracts published in the Journal of Global Oncology (JGO) by ASEAN countries during WCC 2018 KL
Etiology
Prevention
Prevalence and Characteristics of Smoking Among School-Going Adolescents in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Low et al.
Serum 25(OH) Vitamin D Deficiency and Risk of Breast Cancer in Malaysia: A Case-Control Study Jauhari et al.
Systematic Review of Healthcare Economic Evaluation on Malaysia: An Overview on Cancer-Related Economic Studies Rahim et al.
Primary Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma in Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Affandi
Skin Cancer: 13-Year Experience at the Department of Dermatology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Affandi
Increasing Trend in the Incidence of Colorectal Cancer on Malaysia
Ali et al.
The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Among Newly Diagnosed Malaysian Breast Cancer Patients
Kiew et. al.
Motivations for Current E-Cigarette Use Among Adult Smokers in Malaysia
Ruzlin et al.
Self-Reported of Awareness, Trial and Current Use of Elec-tronic Cigarettes (ECS) Among of Adult Smokers in Malaysia
Ruzlin et al.
Improving Breast Health Literacy Through an Innovative Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Using the Know Your Lemons (KYL) Materials in Malaysia
Islam et al.
Strategy for Effective Cancer Awareness Program? Maskor et al.
The Impact of in Intervention Program on Oral Cancer Awareness and Practice of Preventive Behaviors in High-Risk Indigenous Community in Sarawak, Malaysia
Maling et al.
Status of Bone Mineral Density Mammographic Breast Density and Serum Oestrogen and Calcium Levels: A Case-Control Study
Chelliah
Cancer Continuum Topic
MALAYSIA
Name
60
Prevention
Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Beliefs in Malaysia: A Population-Based Survey
Paramasivam et al.
Would You Like A Free Mammogram? Effectiveness of Utilizing WhatsApp As a Social Marketing Tool in Improving Uptake for a Free Mammography Service in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Munisamy et al.
Public Engagement With and Recognition of the “Be Cancer Alert Campaign” - Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Schliemann et al.
Colorectal Carcinoma Below 50 Years of Age: A Data Review on The National Colorectal Cancer Data Registry
Ibrahim et al.
Malaysian Northern Region Cancer Support Effort: Education and Empowerment - Building Hope, Strengthening Lives
Oon et al.
Learning Experience Contribution to Effective Cancer Education?
Muhamad et. al.
Application of Database and Data Science Techniques in the Malaysian Breast Cancer Survivorship Cohort STUDY
Ganggayah et. al.
Halting the Comeback of “Kiddie Packs”: Defeating an Invisible Enemy
Thoo et. al.
Online Sentinel: A Sentiment Analysis Tool for Identifying Pseudoscience in the Cancer Care Continuum
Munisamy et al.
The Evolution of Cervical Cancer Control Program in Malaysia: Trials and Tribulations
Said et. al.
Cancer Fundraising 1.0: A Pioneer Project to Finance Nutrition Education Programmes for Cancer Patients in National Cancer Institute, Putrajaya, Malaysia
Nuraini et al.
Bridging Barriers, Building Partners: Success of a Multistakeholder Collaborative Effort in Building and Implementing a Free Mammography Programme for Underprivileged Malaysian Women
Nair et. al.
Effectiveness of Mass and Small Media Campaigns to Improve Cancer Awareness and Screening Rates in Asia: A Systematic Review
Schliemann et al.
Cancer Continuum Topic
MALAYSIA
Name
61
Prevention
Detection
Public-Private Partnership in Oncology: An Approach to Address Shortage of Oncologists in Clinical Trials in Malaysia
Mat Radi et. al.
Aziz et. al.
Losing Themselves From Following Up: Barriers to Accessing Further Clinical Investigations for Women With Abnormal Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) Findings in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Navigating Muddy Waters: Clearing Waves While Keeping 58Ourselves Afloat
Choo et al.
Factors Associated With an Abnormal Mammogram Finding in Women Undergoing Screening in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Junazli et al.
Combination of Cytopathology and DNA Ploidy Increases the Performance of Oral Epithelial Dysplasia Prediction in Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders
Karim et al.
Micro-RNA Expression Profiling in Malaysian Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Patients: Impact on Recurrence Prediction
Ganggayah et. al.
P53 Silencing and Mammosphere Formation in Breast Cancer Cells Harbouring P53 Gain-of-Function Mutations Trigger Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition
Yee et al.
Potential Application of Bone Scintigraphy in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma With Skull Base and Adjacent Bony Involvement
Zanial et al.
A Study Utilizing Mobile E-Health and Self-Acquired Cervical Screening in Health Clinics
Makna Mobile Mammography Screening Unit
Woo et al.
Farid
Combined Treatment of 5-Fluorouracil and Delta-Tocotrienol Induce of Apoptosis and Autophagy in Colorectal Cancer Cells
Tham et al.
Targeting the Tumour-Specific Spliceosome Through In Silico Virtual Screening for Discovery of New SF3B1 Small Molecule Inhibitors
Nair et. al.
Frequency of BRCA1 and BRCA2 Germline Variants in Women With Ovarian Cancer in Malaysia
Lim et al.
Cancer Continuum Topic
MALAYSIA
Name
62
Diagnosis
Treatment
Understanding Barriers to Cervical Screening Follow-Up and Treatment Compliance in Malaysia: A Qualitative Study of Provider Perspectives
Hong et al.
Yong et al.
EUS-Guided FNA Biopsy of Solid Pancreatic Lesions: A Review of 111 Cases and Comparative Study of Diff-Quik/PAP/Thin Prep Staining Techniques
Healthcare Providers´ Views on Cervical Screening: A Qualita-tive Study of Barriers to Cervical Screening in Malaysia
Lad et al.
The Effect of Pharmacist Intervention in Completing Doc-etaxel Infusion Within 4 Hours
Gunasekaran
A Treatment of Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: The Cost Effectiveness of Axitinib From a Malaysian Perspective
Nurhasni et al.
An Economic Evaluation of Everolimus As Second Line Treatment of Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Malaysian Perspective
Nurhasni et al.
An Economic Evaluation of Sunitinib Versus Pazopanib As First Line Treatment of Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Nurhasni et al.
Selective Internal Radiation Therapy Using Yttrium-90 Radioembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Hanin et al.
Identification of New Molecular Targets for Treatment of Endometrial Cancers
Clinical Outcome of Dose-Adjusted R-Epoch in Frontline Therapy of Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma in Hospital Melaka
Lim et al.
Dang et al.
Systemic Delivery of Sirna-Based Therapeutics Using Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
Tan et al.
Trastuzumab As an Adjuvant Therapy for Early Breast Cancer: Economic Evaluation From a Malaysian Perspective
Hanin et al.
Trastuzumab as An Adjuvant Therapy for Early Breast Cancer Lee et al.
Cancer Continuum Topic
MALAYSIA
Name
63
Treatment
Survivorship
Combinatory Effect of Jerantinine A and Chemotherapeu-tic Agent in Regulating Spliceosome in Breast Cancer Stem Cells and Non-Stem Breast Cancer Cells
Tan et al.
Hii et al.
The Feasibility and Performance of the Patient Navigation Programme in Improving Breast Cancer Care in Malaysia
Identification of Inhibitors Synergizing Chemotherapeutic Sensitivity in the Breast Cancer Stem Cells and Non-Stem Breast Cancer Cells
Jaganathan et al.
Patterns of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Following a Cancer Diagnosis in Malaysia
Bhoo Pathy etl. al.
Effectiveness of Breast Care Nurse Led Video Orientation Programme on Information and Navigation for Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients at University Malaya Medical Center, Malaysia
Islam et. al.
Linguistic and Psychometric Validity of the Malay BREAST-Q in Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery in Malaysia
Shunnmugam et. al.
Hi, I Have Cancer, What Can I Do? An Analysis of Caller Characteristics of a Malaysian Cancer-Specific Information Hotline
Lim et. al.
Social Innovation and Scaling Applied to Cancer Control: MAKNA The Social Entrepreneurship Case Study
Health-Related Quality of Life Changes Among Oral Cancer Patients Treated With Curative Intent: Experience of a Developing Country
Cupitre
Doss et. al.
Policy Recommendations to Address Financial Toxicity Following Cancer in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: One Size Does Not Fit All
Bhoo Pathy et al.
Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Approach in Oral Cancer Management: An Exploratory Study
Alobaidi et al.
Patient-Reported Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer Patients in University Malaya Medical Centre
Magaji et. al.
Cancer Continuum Topic
MALAYSIA
Name
64
Prevention
Etiology
Survivorship
Is the Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors the Same as Healthy Women? A Case Control Study Among Women in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Mohd Hashim et. al.
Lim et. al.
The Impact of Limited Cancer Health Literacy on Patient Preference for Shared Care
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Among Breast Cancer Survivors in Malaysia: A Comparative Study With Patients From High-Income Countries
Chan et. al.
Turn a Loss to a Gift: The Final Wishes of Silent Mentors Khaing et. al.
Association of Immunohistochemically Defined Molecular Subtypes With Clinicopathologic Factors in Indonesian Women With Breast Cancer
Purnomosari et al.
Epidemiology of Female Breast Cancer in West Jakarta, Indonesia
Agustina et al.
Breast Cancer Education and Screening in Indonesian Rural Community: A Programme Trial
Developing National Cancer Guideline: A Step Toward Standardized Multidisciplinary Management in Indonesia
Widjaja etl. al.
Gondhowiardjo et. al.
Epidemiology of Childhood Cancer in Indonesia: Study of 14 Population Based Cancer Registries
Agustina et al.
The Role of Multisectoral Collaboration in Indonesia for Successful Health Promotion
Giselvania et. al.
Experience and Impact of a Locally-Based Peer, Volunteer Cancer Support Programme in Hospital Melaka, Melaka
Chua et. al.
Employment Challenges Faced by Breast Cancer Survivors in an Upper Middle–Income Asian Setting
Kong et. al.
Cancer Continuum Topic
MALAYSIA
INDONESIA
Name
65
Prevention
Detection
Diagnosis
Treatment
Detection
Diagnosis
Overview of Ten Years (2007-2016) Cervical and Breast Cancer Screening Program in Indonesia
Wahidin
Khairina et al.
Cervical Cancer Screening Financing in Indonesia
Profile of Colorectal Cancer in 14 Provinces in Indonesia
M. Wahidin et al.
Stratification of Integrated Cancer Center in Indonesia to Improve the Access to Care
Kadir et al.
Inequities of Access, Utilization and Clinical Outcome of Lung Cancer in Indonesia
Ramadani et al.
Site-Specific Lung Cancer to Support National Cancer Control Programs in Indonesia
Ramadhaniah et al.
Factors Causing Delays and Barriers to Early Diagnosis and Treatment Among Women With Breast Cancer in Shwe Yaung Hnin Si Cancer Foundation Charity Clinic, Yangon
Shwe et al.
“You Can Breast Health Club” Empowering Healthy Women of Myanmar to Enhance Breast Cancer Awareness and Take Action
Shwe et. al.
Why the Cost of Purchasing the careHPV Test in Myanmar Was Many Times Greater Than That Reported in the Interna-tional Literature
Tin-Oo et al.
VIA (Visual Inspection With Acetic Acid) Service Goes to Public to Make Jakarta Free From Cervical Cancer
Sirait et. al.
Implementation of the Results of Laboratory Immunohistochemistry Assay Anti–PD-L1 Using Ventana's Platform: Preliminary Study of NSCLC in 14 Designated National Referral Cancer Hospital in Indonesia
Riddi et al.
Cancer Continuum Topic
INDONESIA
MYANMAR
Name
66
Prevention
Treatment
Survivorship
Survivorship
Etiology
Detection
Lifestyle Factors and Health Related Quality of Life in Vietnamese Women After Cancer
Nguyen et al.
Case-Control Study of Diet, Cooking Methods and Colorectal Cancer In Viet Nam
Tuan et al.
Le et al.Current Achievement and Challenges of Food, Cooking Methods and Cancer Control: A Pooled Multivariable-Adjusted Analysis for the Association Between Meat Mutagens Intake and Colorectal Adenoma and Cancer
Strengthening Screening and Detection Services for Breast Cancer in Vietnam
Jenkins et al.
Addressing the Lack of Psychosocial Supportive Services for Cancer Patients in Low-Resource Settings: Adaptation of a Peer Mentoring Program in Vietnam
Le et. al.
Organized Screening Detects Breast Cancer for Vietnamese Women Over 40 Years Old 2017
Tran
A Comparative Study on the Levels of Anxiety of Pediatric Oncology Patients With and Without Exposure to the Kythe Child Life Program
Fernandez et. al.
Kythe Flying: A Strategy for Donor Retention Lorenzo
Ignite Hope (SPARC MBC Challenge Project)
Gabay Magulang: A Parent-Empowerment Program
Alikpala et. al.
Fernandez et. al.
Factors in Sustained Compliance to a Symptom-Reporting Mobile Application: Implications for Clinical Implementation
Bacorro et. al.
Exploring the Post-Treatment Experiences of Childhood Cancer Survivors
Fernandez et. al.
Time Trend of Liver Cancer Among Subpopulation of Ages Less Than 40 During 2005-2014 in Nghe An, Viet Nam
Pham et al.
Cancer Continuum Topic
VIETNAM
PHILIPPINES
Name
67
Survivorship
Prevention
Detection
Stronger Than Cancer: A Campaign of Thai Cancer Society
Parnmetpichayah et al.
Home Palliative Care for Advanced Cancer: PC Can Be Introduced at Diagnosis or at Relapse in Thai Society, Independent of Oncology Service
Nuchprayoon et. al.
Jeon et al.Trends of Colorectal Cancer Incidence in Thailand by Age, Gender, and Region
Cancer Continuum Topic
THAILAND
Name
68
Appendix B: Speaking engagements by speakers from ASEAN countries during WCC 2018 KL
Etiology
Prevention
Mobilizing Oncology Carer Globally: Unique Challenges Facing Women
Matin Mellor Malaysian Oncological Society/Subang Jaya Medical Centre
Sustainability of National Cancer Control Programs in LMICs : Challenges and SolutionsNational Cancer Control Programs in Malaysia : Challenges and Solutions
Matin Mellor Malaysian Oncological Society/Subang Jaya Medical Centre
The global movement towards tobacco plain packaging: policy, politics and legal challengesIs Malaysia ready for plain packaging?
Maizurah Omar Clearinghouse for Tobacco Control, National Poison Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Maximising quality of life and death. Empowering patients and care givers:Strategic Collaborative Cancer Awareness Campaign at Mosque
Nor Aida Maskor KanWork Cancer Society
Taxation of Unhealthy Commodities: A Win-Win Solution for NCD and Cancer Prevention and Control
Mandy Thoo National Cancer Society of Malaysia
Media advocacy: where to start?Interactive discussion on Media & Cancer
Loh Foon Fong The Star
Immunotherapy: Benefits and recent developmentTranslating Evidence to Policy in Cancer Prevention: Example of HPV Vaccination in Malaysia
To' Puan Dr Safurah Ja’afar
International Medical University Malaysia
Taking Action Together: Improving Care for Cancer Patients in ASEAN countriesDiscussion - experience of ASEAN countries
Gerard Lim National Cancer Institute, MOH
Project R.O.S.E (Removing Obstacles to cervical Screening): design thinking applied to cervical screening
Woo Yin Ling University of Malaya
Cancer Continuum Topic
MALAYSIA
InstitutionName
69
Prevention
Detection
Complex realities - Innovative solutions: Cancer prevention through stakeholder engagement across risk factors in high- and middle-income countriesEngaging with the private sector – case study from Malaysia
Nadia Inez Junazli National Cancer Society of Malaysia
Scaling up prevention and public health programs: catalyzing positive change in behaviors, attitudes, and actions through innovative social marketing-Social media, the way forward for patient advocacy
Choo Mei Sze National Cancer Society of Malaysia
Prioritizing research and policy interven-tions to prevent oral cancers – Targeting the Betel Quid & Areca Nut UsersTargeted interventions for betel quid and areca nut users
Rosnah Binti Zain MAHSA University
Tobacco tax wins - preventing cancer through joint action
Mandy Thoo National Cancer Society of Malaysia
Patient Group Pavilion - Navigating cancer care Fundraising the fun way : Bond With Pride
Puan Sri Azrene Abdullah
Breast Cancer Foundation Malaysia
Has time come to stop investing in chemoprevention trials?
Meera Sivasothy BFM89.9
Breast Cancer Initiative 2.5 (BCI2.5): Phased implementation for improving healthcare deliveryInteractive discussion on how to take action in strengthening health services
Cheng-Har Yip Cancer Research Malaysia
The role of NGOs in promoting earlier diagnosis and treatment via primary careNavigating between primary and secondary/ tertiary cancer care in Malaysia
Munisamy Murallitharan
National Cancer Society of Malaysia
Spotlight on innovative fundraising models Social innovation & scaling applied to cancer control: Makna the social entrepreneurship case study
Camilo Cupitre Majlis Kanser Nasional (MAKNA) (Malaysia)
Cancer Continuum Topic
MALAYSIA
InstitutionName
70
Treatment
Detection
Diagnosis
Increasing access to early detection and care: a successful partnership example between UICC members in Vietnam
Puan Farahida Mohd Farid
National Cancer Council (MAKNA)
Overview of Colorectal Cancer Burden in Asia
Saunthari Somasundaram
National Cancer Society of Malaysia
Improving communication in cancer - an ABC Global Alliance, Breast Cancer Network Australia, Champalimaud Foun-dation workshop The ABC Global Alliance
Ranjit Kaur Pritam Singh
Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia (BCWA), Petaling Jaya
Cancer societies can engage with the pharmaceutical industry without compromising their independence
Meera Sivasothy BFM89.9
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Early Detection Efforts in Malaysia
Nor Saleha bt Ibrahim Tamin
Cancer Unit, Ministry of Health
Improving cancer care in low- and middle-income countries through enhanc-ing education and improving diagnostic pathology capacity Pathology as the foundation and frontier of cancer care
Lai-Meng Looi University of Malaya
Lessons learnt from the development of an integrated children’s palliative care service at Hospis Malaysia.
Lee Ai Chong Hospis Malaysia
Approach to Biosimilars in the Middle-Income Asia-Pacific region – the Malaysian Experience
Gerard Lim National Cancer Institute Malaysia
Bridging the gap between cancer control and hepatitis strategies to reduce the burden of liver cancerOverview of global burden of liver cancer and hepatitis
Rosmawati Mohamed
University Malaya Medical Centre
Cervical cancer screening in Malaysia: challenges and way forward
Nor Saleha bt Ibrahim Tamin
Cancer Unit, Ministry of Health
YouTube in your Language: Breast Cancer Treatment Literacy
Nur Aishah Mohd Taib
University of Malaya, Faculty of Medicine
Cancer Continuum Topic
MALAYSIA
InstitutionName
71
Treatment
Survivorship
Promoting symptom appraisal and presen-tation in primary careTesting how using patient-centred educa-tional materials in Malaysia can increase knowledge of breast cancer
Nur Aishah Mohd Taib
University of Malaya
Should doctors support their patients’ choice to take alternative treatment ?Debator For The Motion
Vijaendreh Subramaniam
Mahkota Medical Centre
Should doctors support their patients’ choice to take alternative treatment ?Debator Against The Motion
Ednin Hamzah Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network
Should doctors support their patients’ choice to take alternative treatment ?
Nor Saleha bt Ibrahim Tamin
Cancer Unit, Ministry of Health
Partnerships to create sustainable and accessible cancer careBreast cancer surgery guidelines in low resource settings
Cheng-Har Yip Cancer Research Malaysia
Initiatives to Support the Patient Journey Cheng-Har Yip Cancer Research Malaysia
Bereaved Loved Ones Peer to Peer Support
Mazanah Muhamad
KanWork Cancer Society
Maximising quality of life and death. Empowering patients and care givers: The Development of Culturally Appropriate “My Story”
Mazanah Muhamad
KanWork Cancer Society
Taking Action Together: Improving Care for Cancer Patients in ASEAN countries
Munisamy Murallitharan
National Cancer Society of Malaysia
Patient Group Pavilion - Organisational Framework
Ranjit Kaur Pritam Singh
Breast Cancer Welfare Association
Legal, clinical and supportive care perspectives on advance care planningCommunicating future care plans with cancer patients in Malaysia
Zee Nee Lim Hospis Malaysia
Cancer Continuum Topic
MALAYSIA
InstitutionName
72
Survivorship
Prevention
Treatment
Inspiring fundraising case studies –Means and organisation to reach objectivesFrom Therapy to Charity
Chuah Poh Choo Pink Unity Support Group, National Cancer Society Malaysia
Examining the impact of cultural diversity on a person’s experience of cancer, and its influence on screening participation, time to diagnosis and information and support seeking behavioursLiving Stronger than Cancer
Sharon Lee National Cancer Society of Malaysia
Examining the impact of cultural diversity on a person’s experience of cancer, and its influence on screening participation, time to diagnosis and information and support seeking behavioursLearning Experiences of Malay Muslim Women Breast Cancer Survivors at a Cancer Resource Centre, Malaysia
Mariana Mohd Yusoff
KanWork Cancer Society
Patient self management for chronic phase of survivorship
Loh Siew Yim Keepable cancer community
Population-based colorectal cancer screening in Singapore
Khay Guan Yeoh National University of Singapore
Educational needs and training opportunities in the provision of peer support
Ranjit Kaur Pritam Singh
Breast Cancer Welfare Association
Legal, clinical and supportive care perspectives on advance care planningAdvance care planning: law and policy in Singapore
Sumytra Menon Centre for Biomedical Ethics, Yong Loo Lin
Tripartite Collaboration Between Public, Private, and People Sectors for FIT Screening
Kenneth Foo Singapore Cancer Society
Insights on Financing Cancer Care and Treatment in Asia Pacific
Sejal Mistry Access Health International
Cancer Continuum Topic
MALAYSIA
SINGAPORE
InstitutionName
73
Etiology
Treatment
Survivorship
Treatment
Survivorship
Accelerating the implementation of the World Health Assembly Resolutions on palliative care and cancer• A new approach to supporting best quality palliative care reaching all
Ednin Hamzah Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network
Should doctors support their patients’ choice to take alternative treatment ?• Debator Against
Ednin Hamzah Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network
Patient Group Pavilion - Navigating cancer care
Ng Yong Hao National Cancer Center - Singapore
Empowering Cancer Survivors as Volunteer Leaders in Support Groups & Programmes
Ng Yong Hao National Cancer Center - Singapore
Best practice patient advocacy in Asia Pacific: the importance of collaborating for change
Daryl Tan Raffles Cancer Center
Sustainability of National Cancer Control Programs in LMICs : Challenges and SolutionsNational Cancer Control Programs in Indonesia : Challenges and Solutions
Soehartati Gondhowiardjo
National Cancer Control Committee (NCCC)
Sustainability of National Cancer Control Programs in LMICs : Challenges and Solutions
Evlina Suzanna National Cancer Control Committee (NCCC)
A nurse-led community palliative care service and education programme in Indonesia – Lessons learnt from Rachael House
Kartika Kurniasari Rachel House
Improving Breast Cancer Care, Leveraging Patient Voices
Budiastuti S Wening
Indonesian Breast Cancer Foundation / Yayasan Kanker Payudara Indonesia
Patient Support at the Community Level Aryanthi Baramuli Putri
Indonesian Cancer Infor-mation and Support Center Association (CISC)
Cancer Continuum Topic
SINGAPORE
INDONESIA
InstitutionName
74
Treatment
Survivorship
Treatment
Etiology
Etiology
Prevention
Prevention
Transforming public-private partnerships to strengthen health systems
Yin Yin Htun Shwe Yaung Hnin Si Cancer Foundation
Sustainability of National Cancer Control Programs in LMICs : Challenges and SolutionsNational Cancer Control Programs in Vietnam: Challenges and Solutions
Tran Thanh Huong Hanoi Medical University
Strengthening primary cancer prevention and meat mutagens control - experience from China, Japan and VietnamCurrent achievement and challenges of food, cooking methods and cancer control
Le Tran Ngoan Faculty of Public Health - Hanoi Medical University
The role of law in advancing Universal Health Coverage and strengthening cancer prevention and controlUHC, Law, and Cancer - Western Pacific Regional Perspective
Luke Elich WHO Western Pacific Region Office
Internet-based Computerized Patient Assessment System (iComPASS)
Warren Bacorro Benavides Cancer Institute, University of Santo Tomas Hospital
Integrating cancer care in UHC: learning from palliative and supportive careInteractive discussions
Maria Fatima Garcia Lorenzo
Kythe Foundation Inc.
Driving change by supporting metastatic breast cancer patients and identifying their unmet needs
Maria Jocelyn Kara Alikpala
I Can Serve Foundation
Sustainability of National Cancer Control Programs in LMICs : Challenges and SolutionsNational Cancer Control Programs in Thailand: Challenges and Solutions
Suleeporn Sangrajrang
National Cancer Institute
Cancer Continuum Topic
MYANMAR
PHILIPPINES
InstitutionName
VIETNAM
THAILAND
75
Detection
Prevention
Prevention
Population-based colorectal cancer screening in Thailand
Yin Yin Htun Shwe Yaung Hnin Si Cancer Foundation
Beliefs and attitudes about district-level HPV screening in a multi-religion study in Songkhla province, Thailand
Hutcha Sriplung Prince of Songkla University
World Cancer Day: Moving beyond awareness to innovating for impactHow governments can take the lead on World Cancer Day
Minister Dato Seri Setia Paduka Dr Haji Md Isham bin Haji Jaafar
Ministry of Health
Cancer Continuum Topic
THAILAND
InstitutionName
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
76
Appendix C: List of volunteers participation in WCC 2018 KL
Adrian Lee Yen XianAdeline JosephAfiqah Alyaa binti Md FuziAhmad Fawwaz Rasydan bin JohariAlagu Manthiram RamasamyAngela LauAnna ChongArvind Raaj A/L SelvakumaranDr Arvinth KupusamyAsrida SmithBabie C. DeveraBebiyana Binti BidinBoris Ting Ek WuCalvin Christopher Willims FernandezCeline Tine Lee YenChong Kher MinhDaphne FernandezEdith RocutanErwin Martinez Faller Fatin Nabila Abdul WahidFauzan RamliDr Gayatrii VedagiriGina ChuahGrace SugashiniHamizah Binti Hj Sa'atHaritharan Nair ParamasivamHarriwin SelvarajooHo Hui SanHui Wu XunIrash Hassan Jamie AngelicaJanice Elaine LewisJaswinee MahaindaranJill NannaJoanna QuekKamala AppaduraiKaren Teo Selvamalar KanagasundramShaghindheran RajanderanShahrul Azhar bin ShahromShamenee RajenthiranSharla ThomasonSheena OpenshawShima Marcy
ShobaniyaSiah Sheng HongStella Voon Kiat HarSteven Tan Boon Chiew Susan Lim Mei MeiDr Suthan KaveriSwathe ShanmugarajSyahirah Mohamed RezaKarin Brakel van PeerKenneth Low Kien YongKhairusafinaz TumiranKhairiyah FatimahKhatijahwati@Norshapura Mohd SubkiKrystal Ng Lu ShinKrystle Wong JiajingTeh Kuan ChietKughaneshwary SilvermanyLee Kah MunLeisa PuriLharanya SomasundaramLiew Ker HanLilian Wang Phei LianLim Ee JunLim Kwan Pei Loh Tip PohMelanye Joanne PereiraMichael Lai Kin CheongMichelle YongMila DragonKogilavani MuniattanMohd Ihsan MustaphaMuhammad Aizat Bin HanafiMuhammad Asyraf Bin SabriMuhammad Azmi Bin ZainiMuhammad Farid ImanNoelle SkillingsNur Farihin Binti IsmailNurfazila Hanim KasimNurul Fazirah Binti Md NaserNuryuziliana DolmatPatricia Anne JeniusPunithavathyPuvaneswari MeganathanSabrina Abdul Aziz
Name of Volunteers
77
Safiah BaharinSamuel YongSanjida AkterTang Ying JingTiew Chin SiangTikcshnaprieya Ravindran Ting Ang BinTong Jing YiTunku Siti Raudzoh Tunku IbrahimValerie Ann ManuelVernon Adrian EmuangVicit Rizal Eh SukVicki PalmerViji NairYan Ngai TengYen Chia Kin Yeoh Chun SiongYeoh Tze Wei
Name of Volunteers
78
Appendix D: Participants of institutional visits
Table 1: List of delegates attended the institutional visit to the National Cancer Institute, Putrajaya.
Irish Cancer Society
Mercurius Health
UICC Members & NGO Partners
International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC)
simPal
Mercurius Health
Mercurius Health
University of Michigan
SingHealth
Chairman
Officer
Senior Vice President
Registered Nurse
Officer
Business Developer
Officer
Project Coordinator
Clinician
Dermot Breen
Francisco Alves
Marnie Escaf
Catherine Johnson
Chris Lewis
Miguel Nogueira
Miguel Raposo
Katie Zarins
Kheng Yeoh
Ireland
Portugal
Switzerland
Australia
United Kingdom
Portugal
Portugal
United States
Singapore
Name Position Organisation Country
Table 2: List of delegates who attended the institutional visit to the National Cancer Society Malaysia.
Name Position Organisation Country
Omolola Salako Executive Director Sebbecly Cancer Care and Support Center
Nigeria
Demetria Lubinga Chairperson Breakthrough Cancer Trust Zambia
Bramwell Koyabe Academician University of Botswana Bostwana
Amaka Nnamani Officer Breast Without Spot Nigeria
Patricia Ashton-Prolla
Clinician Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre/UFRGS
Nigeria
79
Name Position Organisation Country
Sandra Krueckl Vice President Canadian Cancer Society Canada
Maira Caleffi Board Member Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
Switzerland
Fran Woodard Executive Director Of Policy And Impact
MacMillan Cancer Support United Kingdom
Michael Chapman Director Of Information And Involvement
Cancer Research UK United Kingdom
Jose Breedveld-Peters
Officer Wereld Kanker Onderzoek Fonds
Netherlands
Jurema Ramos Dos Santos
Member of Board of Directors
Associação Brasileira de Portadores de Câncer AMUCC
Brazil
Leoni Margarida Simm
Officer Associação Brasileira de Portadores de Câncer AMUCC
Brazil
Shobha Krishnan Founder And President
Global Initiative Against HPV and Cervical Cancer (GIAHC)
United States
Urska Ivanus Director of Slovenian Cervical Cancer Screening Programme ZORA
Ljubljana Institute of Oncology
Slovenia
Shafia Mariyam
Abdul Azeez Hameed
Officer
Executive Committee Member
Cancer Society of the Maldives
Cancer Society of the Maldives
Maldives
Maldives
Supriya Mondal Officer Tata Medical Centre India
Rushmie Fernando Officer The Max Foundation Sri Lanka
Nur Aishah Binti Mohd Taib
Consultant Breast Surgeon
University of Malaya Malaysia
80
Name Position Organisation Country
Cai Hong Mo Clinician Guangzhou Fuda Cancer Hospital of Jinan University
China
Yuh-Seog Jung Chief Of Cancer Information And Education Branch
National Cancer Center - Korea
South Korea
Pisa Lee Assistant Project Manager
Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society
Hong Kong
Geraldine Mcdonald Director Prevention & Wellbeing
Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute
Australia
Melvin Seet Officer Singapore Cancer Society Singapore
Fung Han Wong Officer Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society
Hong Kong
Yvonne Yip Assistant Communica-tions And Development Manager
Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society
Hong Kong
Jason Annandale President Samoa Cancer Society Samoa
Sopheak Thai Executive Director Sihanouk Hospital Center of Hope
Cambodia
Seck Guan Kenneth Foo
Deputy Director Singapore Cancer Society Singapore
Grace Tan Officer Singapore Cancer Society Singapore
Elaine Tan Officer Singapore Cancer Society Singapore
Nga Kei Chen Officer Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society
Hong Kong
81
Appendix E: New UICC Institutional Members (from 2016 to 2018)
Year Organisation Country Institution
2017 Kythe Foundation Inc. Philippines NGO
2017 Laos Oncology Unit Laos Clinical
2017 CBL Medical Center Myanmar Clinical
2016 Prostate Cancer Society Malaysia Malaysia NGO
2016 Myanmar Oncology Society Myanmar NGO
2017 Indonesian Radiation Oncology Society (IROS)
Indonesia NGO
2017 National Cancer Control Committee (NCCC)
Indonesia GOV
2018 Persatuan Kanser Network Selangor Dan Wilayah Persekutuan (KanWork)
Malaysia NGO
2018 University of Malaya, Faculty of Medicine
Malaysia UNI
2018 Rumah Sakit Kanker Dharmais - National Cancer Centre
Indonesia GOV
2018 U Hla Tun Hospice (Cancer) Foundation
Myanmar NGO
2019 Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network
Singapore NGO
2019 Pun Yaung Hnin Si (Pink Rose) Breast Cancer Patients Support Group
Singapore NGO
2016 Singapore Cancer Society Singapore NGO
2016 National Skin Center Singapore Clinical
2016 Indonesian Breast Cancer Foundation / Yayasan Kanker Payudara Indonesia
Indonesia NGO
2016 Breast Cancer Society of Hue Vietnam NGO
2016 Benavides Cancer Institute Philippines Clinical
2016 Sihanouk Hospital Center of Hope Cambodia Hospital
82
Appendix F: Media / Visibility Impact
Table 1: Title, URL, PR Value (RM), average readership, and topic covered by local print media
No Date Publication Title URL NCSM
mentioned Yes / No
PR value (RM)
Average readership
Topic covered
1. 6 Feb 2018
Borneo Post Online
Health Ministry to check coffee specimens off the rack
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p63
Yes 37,746 231,081 Detection
2. 6 Feb 2018
Utusan Borneo Online
Health Ministry to check coffee specimens off the rack
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p64
Yes 6,385 126,924 Detection
3. 8 Feb 2018
The Sun Daily
Be disabled – friendly employers urged
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p65
Yes 149,688 832,842 Survivorship
4. 8 Feb 2018
The Sun Daily (online)
Be disabled – friendly employers urged
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p66
Yes 149,688 832,842 Survivorship
5. 2 July 2018
Oriental Daily Online
‘Table’ tobacco bill to strengthen cancer prevention
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p67
Yes 10,944 317,160 Prevention
6. 2 July 2018
The Sun Daily
Anti-tobacco bill to be tabled in Parliament
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p82
Yes 49,896 832,842 Prevention
7. 2 July
The Sun Daily
Anti-tobacco bill to be tabled in Parliament
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p83
Yes 49,896 832,842 Prevention
8. 2 July 2018
Free Malaysia Today
Data the key to fighting tobacco firms, says Wong Chen
https:/ /tinyurl.com/wcc2018p84
Yes 36,000 30,000,000
Prevention
2 July 2018
Sin Chew Daily
Tobacco control bill to be tabled in parliament this month
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p68
Yes 99,000 1,390,000 Prevention
3 July 2018
Guang Ming Daily
Tobacco control bill to be tabled in parliament this month
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p69
Yes 52,500 324,000 Prevention
8 July 2018
New Straits Times
Warrior princess Yes 167,955 261,000 Treatment
8 July 2018
New Straits Times Online
Princess with a mission https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p70
Yes 167,955 261,000 Treatment
18 July 2018
The Star Princess Dina Mired of Jordan wants to improve global cancer control in her new role
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p71
Yes 291,600 1,185,500 Treatment
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
83
No Date Publication Title URL NCSM
mentioned Yes / No
PR value (RM)
Average readership
Topic covered
18 July 2018
The Star Online
Princess Dina Mired of Jordan wants to improve global cancer control in her new role
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p72
Yes 291,600 21,970,000
Treatment
10 Sep 18
Sin Chew Daily
Princess Dina raises 3.6 million USD for cancer patients
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p73
Yes 99,000 1,390,000 Treatment
10 Sep 2018
Malay Mail Cancer survivors to catwalk in fundraiser for poorer, rural patients
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p74
Yes 7,000 5,704,799 Survivorship
25 Sept 2018
Options, The Edge
Pink Brunch to raise funds for breast cancer awareness
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p62
Yes 12,000 1,733,000 Survivorship
29 Sept 2018
Malaysia Tatler
Why Princess Dina Mired of Jordan is determined to gain the upper hand on cancer
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p59
Yes 54,600 76,500 Treatment
29 Sep 2018
Malaysia Tatler Online
Why Princess Dina Mired Of Jordan Is Determined To Gain The Upper Hand On Cancer
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p85
Yes 54,600 128,000 Treat ment
1 Oct2018
The Malay Mail
Malaysia eyes leading role in ASEAN cancer
https://tinyurl.com/wcc No 7,000 5,704,799 Prevention
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
1 Oct 2018
The Star Online
Malaysia wants to be proactive in cancer control, says Dr Dzulkefly
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p55
No 72,900 21,970,000
Prevention
1 Oct 2018
Free Malaysia Today
Buying anti -cancer pills? Speak to your doctor first
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p58
No 36,000 30,000,000
Treatment
2 Oct 2018
The Malay Mail
Cooperate with relevant agencies to control stray dogs, deputy minister tells public
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p49
No 7,000 5,704,799 Misc. (mentions
World Cancer Leaders Summit)
2 Oct 2018
The Star Online
WHO calls for stronger push in access to cancer treatment
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p80
No 36,450 21,970,000
Treatment
84
No Date Publication Title URL NCSM
mentioned Yes / No
PR value (RM)
Average readership
Topic covered
2 Oct 2018
China Press Deputy Minister Lee Boon Chye: Malaysians’ awareness towards cancer is low – Cancer care in Malaysia is decent
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p17
Yes 25,350 1,072,000 Detection
2 Oct 2018
Sin Chew Daily
Datuk Nor Hisham: Date on Cancer Survival rate, early detection can help rid of cancer
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p16
No 99,000 1,390,000 Detection
2 Oct 2018
Sin Chew Daily
The people still lack understanding towards cancer. Lee Boon Chye: Hopes to address issue via promotions / advertisements
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p15
Yes 49,815 1,390,000 Detection
2 Oct 2018
China Press The launch of World Cancer Congress
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p14
No 50,700 1,072,000 World Cancer
Congress
2 Oct 2018
Kwong Wah Yit Poh
Female cancer patients have higher survival rates than men
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p13
No 6,159 210,000 Detection
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
2 Oct 2018
Guang Ming Daily
Pancreatic cancer, liver cancer and lung cancer have the lowest survival rate
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p12
No 10,944 198,000 Detection
2 Oct 2018
The Star Higher survival rate in private hospitals
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p11
Yes 36,450 1,185,500 Detection
2 Oct 2018
The Star Online
Higher survival rate in private hospitals
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p75
Yes 36,450 21,970,000
Detection
3 Oct 2018
The Malay Mail
We need to be impatient about cancer – Azrul Mohd Khalib
https://tiny url.com/wcc2018p44
Yes 7,000 5,704,799 Treatment
3 Oct 2018
Free Malaysia Today
Specialist tell govt to step up cancer care
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p45
No 36,000 30,000,000
Treatment
85
No Date Publication Title URL NCSM
mentioned Yes / No
PR value (RM)
Average readership
Topic covered
3 Oct 2018
The Sta r Online
‘Healthcare delivery in public and private wings similar’
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p42
No 36,450 21,970,000
Treatment
3 Oct 2018
Awani Review, Astro Awani
Princess Dina of Jordan: Royal Touch in C ancer Care
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p40
No - 5,733,300 Treatment
4 Oct 2018
Borneo Post Online
Malaysian Oncological Society calls for more one-stop cancer treatment centres
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p43
No 37,746 231,081 Treatment
4 Oct 2018
The Edge Financial Daily
‘More one-stop centres needed’
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p9
No 3,600 2,016,670 Treatment
4 Oct 2018
Harian Metro
Awareness on cancer threat
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p8
No 94,272 4,568,000 Detection
4 Oct 2018
The Malay Mail
Cancer patients too timid in demanding treatment, says breast surgeon
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p7
No 7,000 5,704,799 Treatment
4 Oct 2018
The Star ‘Healthcare delivery in public and private wings similar’
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p6
No 15,582 1,185,500 Treatment
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
4 Oct 2018
The Star A third of cancer ‘preventable’
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p5
No 36,450 1,185,500 Prevention
4 Oct 2018
The Star Online
A third of cancer ‘preventable’
https://tiny url.com/wcc2018p87
No 36,450 21,970,000
Prevention
4 Oct 2018
Free Malaysia Today
Don’t open ‘floodgates’ for marijuana, expert warns Malaysia
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p38
No 36,000 30,000,000
Treatment
4 Oct 2018
Free Malaysia Today
Fee difference: Just amend rules, cancer society tells health minister
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p41
Yes 36,000 30,000,000
Treatment
5 Oct 2018
The Star Be impatient about cancer
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p4
Yes 145,800 1,185,500 Treatment
86
No Date Publication Title URL NCSM
mentioned Yes / No
PR value (RM)
Average readership
Topic covered
5 Oct 2018
The Star Online
Be impatient about cancer
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p35
Yes 145,800 21,970,000
Treatment
6 Oct 2018
Options, The Edge (online)
Cover story: Cancer activist Kirsty Sword Gusmão
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p30
Yes 12,000 1,733,000 Survivorship
7 Oct 2018
Free Malaysia Today
Vape, shisha add to smokescreen in anti -tobacco campaign, says expert
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p29
No 36,000 30,000,000
Prevention
7 Oct 2018
Free Malaysia Today
When it’s bad for men not to talk about their pr ivate parts
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p28
No 36,000 30,000,000
Detection
8 Oct 2018
Free Malaysia Today
Debate rages over use of medical marijuana
https://tinyurl. com/wcc2018p26
Yes 36,000 30,000,000
Treatment
9 Oct 2018
The Malay Mail
Survey: Lung cancer is deadliest of 14 major cancer types
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p1
No 7,000 5,704,799 Prevention
9 Oct 2018
The Star ‘Plain ciggie packs do not infringe trade deals’
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p2
No 15,585 1,185,500 Prevention
47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
52.
53.
9 Oct 2018
The Star Online
Plain ciggie packs do not infringe trade deals
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p86
No 15,585 21,970,000
Prevention
10 Oct 2018
Daily Express
Debate over the use of medical marijuana
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p22
Yes 55,141.2 93,400 Treatment
10 Oct 2018
The Edge Financial Daily
Cover Story: Getting it off her chest
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p21
Yes 200,292
2,016,670 Survivorship
10 Oct 2018
The New Sarawak Tribune
World Cancer Congr ess 2018: making headway in cancer control
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p90
Yes 20,736 142,140 Survivorship
10 Oct 2018
Edition KLFW
The Pink Brunch https://tinyurl .com/wcc2018p76
Yes Survivorship
13 Oct 2018
Daily Express
‘Lung cancer is deadliest of 14 cancer types’
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p19
No 13,785 93,400 Prevention
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
54.
87
Table 2: Title, URL, PR Value (RM), average readership, and topic covered by international print media
No Date Publication Title URL NCSM
mentioned Yes / No
PR value (RM)
Average readership
Topic covered
15 Oct 2018
Awani Review, Astro Awani
NCSM: Providing Cancer Care and Support for all
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p18
Yes - 5,733,300
Survivorship
Nov 2018
我要健康 World Cancer Leader Congress discusses advances in cancer control
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p77
Yes 24,576 - Survivorship
Nov 2018
Al-Siha UICC’s initiative in cancer control
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p78
Yes 24,576 - Treatment
Nov 2018
The Health Public Health experts converge at congress for cancer care
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p79
Yes 36,864
- Treatme nt
60.
61.
62.
63.
No Date Publication Title URL Mention NCSM Yes / No
Average readership Topic covered
1. 26 Sep 2018
Nigerian Television Authority
Cancer Control Boar d: NGO Drums Support For Kebbi Gov’s Wife
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p61
No 88,300 World Cancer Congress
2. 27 Sep 2018
Sacramento Business Journal
UC David pathologist competes for global cancer advancement awa rd
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p60
Yes 11,867,000 World Cancer Congress
3. 1 Oct 2018
Armenpress
Armenian PM’s spouse delivers speech at World Cancer Leaders’ Summit
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p50
No 860,560 World Cancer Leaders Summit
4. 1 Oct 2018
NEWS.am Armenia PM’s wife in Malaysia: it’s not fault of child with cancer that he was not born in Switzerland, US, UK
https://t inyurl.com/wcc2018p52
No 38,944,738 World Cancer Leaders Summit
5. 1 Oct 2018
Chicago Tribune
Rancics partner with Northbrook pharmaceutical company to help transform cancer care
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p56
No 26,167,000 World Cancer Congress
6. 1 Oct 2018
Aysor An end should be put to common reality when cancer is curable for the rich and incurable for the poor: Anna Hakobyan
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p53
No 620,543 Treatment
7. 1 Oct 2018
The Sentinel
BBCI team to attend World Cancer Congress at Kuala Lumpur
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p57
No 123,000 World Cancer Leaders Summit
8. 1 Oct 2018
Panorama.am
Armenian PM’s sp ouse at Malaysia summit: I discovered that cancer was not horrible
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p51
No 1,251,946 Treatment
9. 3 Oct
Yahoo Singapore
Cancer patients too timid in demanding treatment, says breas t
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p46
No 9,550,000 Treatment
88
No Date Publication Title URL Mention NCSM Yes / No
Average readership Topic covered
4 Oct 2018
allAfrica.com
Nigerian Group Wins World Cancer Day Spirit Award
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p37
No 2,050,000 World Cancer Congress
4 Oct 2018
Dailyguide Africa
K’si Mayor Addresses Cancer Summit
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p39
No 213,000 World Cancer Leaders Summit
5 Oct 2018
Leadership Newspaper
Kebbi govs wife elected as director at union of cancer control
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p33
No 310,000 World Cancer Congress
5 Oct 2018
This Day Bagudu Elected Director Union of Cancer Control
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p36
No 796,700 World Cancer Congress
5 Oct 2018
Gulf Digital News
Oman to host World Cancer Congress in 2020
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p34
No 680,000 World Cancer Congress
6 Oct 2018
Daily Trust FCT: Kebbi gov wife elected into cancer union
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p32
No 860,000 World Cancer Congress
8 oct 2018
ZAWYA Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre appoints new CEO
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p27
No 743,300 World Cancer Congress
9 Oct 2018
Incentive Travel & Corporate Meetings
Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre appoints new CEO
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p24
No 107,100 World Cancer Congress
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10 Oct 2018
MICE BTN New OCEC head named https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p25
No 26,000 World Cancer Congress
11 Oct 2018
This Day Bagudu Elected Director Union of Cancer Control
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p20
No 796,700 World Cancer Congress
2 Oct 2018
Borneo Bulletin
Minister attends Kuala Lumpur summit on cancer
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p81
No 170,000 World Cancer Congress
6 Oct 2018
Borneo Bulletin
Minister highlights Brunei’s commitment in cancer care
https://tinyurl.com/wcc2018p31
No 170,000 World Cancer Congress
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Table 3: Title, PR Value (RM), average viewership, and topics covered by local broadcast media
Table 4: Title, average viewership, and topics covered by international broadcast media
No Date Media Title PR value (RM)
Average Viewership Topics covered
1 1 Oct 2018
Nasional FM (9.00pm)
Low awa reness of cancer among Malaysia’s citizen 2,520 406,740 Detection
2 1 Oct 2018
RTM1 (12.00am) Attempt in controlling wild dogs in Sarawak 34,500 1,000,000 World Cancer Leaders Summit
3 2 Oct 2018
Bernama Radio (1.00pm)
Malaysia the ideal destination for oncology treatment 4,200 555,000 Treatment
4 2 Oct 2018
Bernama News Channel (8.00pm)
Malaysia the ideal destination for oncology treatment 15,000 1,500,000 Treatment
5 2 Oct 2018
Bernama News Channel (6.00pm)
Malaysia A Popular Destination For Medical T ourism 15,000 1,500,000 Treatment
6 2 Oct 2018
Astro Awani (7.30am)
Attitudes of dog lovers are one of the factor of rising rabies in Sarawak
15,000 1,400,000 World Cancer Leaders Summit
7 2 Oct 2018
Astro Awani (9.30am)
The awareness of cancer in Malays ia’s society is still low
18,500 1,400,000 Detection
8 2 Oct 2018
RTM2 (12.30pm) Uncontrolled Influx Of Dogs Among Causes For Rise In Rabies
34,500 1,000,000 World Cancer Leaders Summit
9 3 Oct 2018
Traxx FM (12.30pm) Calls For More One-Stop Cancer Treat ment Centres 540 200,000 Treatment
10 3 Oct 2018
Bernama Radio (8.00am)
One-stop cancer treatment centres need to be expanded
7,350 555,000 Treatment
11 3 Oct 2018
Bernama News Channel (8.00pm)
One-stop cancer treatment centres need to be expanded
12,000 1,500,000 Treatment
12 3 Oct 2018
Bernama News Channel (6.00pm)
Malaysia Is Still Lacking One -stop Cancer Treatment Centres
18,000 1,500,000 Treatment
13 8 Oct 2018
Lit TV Asia (online) Malaysia is the first #southeastasia country to host the World Cancer Congress
- - World Cancer Congress
No Date Media Title Average Viewership
Topics covered
1 1 Oct 2018
Al-Jazeera Cancer in the world – 50 per cent of cancer ca ses avoidable
4,300,000 Prevention
2 4 Oct 2018
Al-Jazeera Kuala Lumpur Conference – final day of World Cancer Congress
4,300,000 World Cancer Congress
90
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