A collaborative effort between researchers from the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, led by Associate Professor Mikael Hartman, and the University Malaya Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur revealed that Malay breast cancer patients have worst survival odds compared to Chinese and Indian women. They were also diagnosed younger with larger tumours and at later stages, and also had more malignant and aggressive tumours compared to Chinese and Indians with similar tumour sizes.
Researchers pointed to possible reasons such as differences in genetic make-up, as well as socio-economic, lifestyle and even cultural factors.
Media Coverage:
- Oncology Tribune, January – February 2013 Issue
- TODAY, 7 September 2012, Friday
- The Straits Times, 7 September 2012, Friday
- MyPaper, 7 September 2012, Friday
- Lianhe Zaobao, 9 September 2012, Sunday