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Can food cooked in a microwave cause cancer? |
No, there is no conclusive evidence that food cooked in microwave oven could cause cancer. |
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Is cancer curable? |
Yes, you could be cured if it is detected and you are treated early. |
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Can I get contract cancer through contact with others? |
No, cancer is a disease of the cells and is generally brought about by practicing a host of unhealthy life habits. These include but are not limited to smoking, unhealthy diets and excessive alcohol consumption. |
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What is Breast Self Examination (BSE)? |
| Please click here to understand breast cancer better and to learn how to possibly prevent it. |
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Where does financial aid contributed to MAKNA go to? |
Any form of financial aid received by MAKNA is split between various areas that are essential towards its mission, some of which include:
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Undertaking cancer awareness programmes and educational activities |
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Fund-raising projects |
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Administrative/operational costs |
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The purchase of cancer-related medication and treatment at the MAKNA Cancer Institute, Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (IKM-HUKM) |
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Research (ongoing since 2001) |
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MAKNA’s Bursary Programme, which is a monetary assistance project that provides financially-challenged cancer patients the required support. |
In addition to IKM-HUKM, MAKNA receives numerous applications from cancer patients – both children and adults – undergoing treatment in other government hospitals. These requests range from applications for radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment, the purchase of medication and travelling expenses. |
