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Can food cooked in a microwave cause cancer? |
No, there is no conclusive evidence that food cooked in microwave can cause cancer. |
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Is cancer curable? |
Yes Cancer can be cured if it is detected and treated early. |
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Can I get cancer through contact with others? |
No. Cancer is a disease of the cells and is generally brought about through unhealthy lifestyle. e.g. smoking, diet, excessive alcohol. |
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What is Breast Self Examination (BSE)? |
| Read about breast cancer |
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Where does the money donated to MAKNA go? |
Money received by MAKNA is divided to many areas that are essential towards its mission, some of which are :
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Undertaking cancer awareness programmes and education activities |
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Fund raising projects |
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Administrative/operational costs |
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Drugs and treatment at IKM-HUKM |
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Research - since 2001. |
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Used for Bursary programmes, where financial assistance is given to financially challenged cancer patients needing assistance and monetary support. |
In addition to our cancer institute (IKM-HUKM), MAKNA also receives numerous applications from cancer patients, both children and adults, who are undergoing treatment for cancer at various government hospitals. They range from applications for radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment, purchase of drugs to traveling expenses. |
