Sunway Healthcare Group launched its RM2.5 million Cancer Support Fund in October 2022, a significant initiative aimed at addressing the needs of cancer patients in Malaysia. This fund is part of Sunway Healthcare Group’s broader commitment to enhancing the well-being of the community and providing crucial support to those battling cancer.
Since its inception, the Cancer Support Fund has utilised RM1.7million for cancer screenings and subsidized treatments as of 2024. This substantial contribution has already made a significant impact, with 900 individuals receiving free cancer screenings and over 200 patients receiving subsidized treatments.
Early detection is essential in ensuring timely, life-saving treatment. In 2020, Malaysia reported 48,639 new cancer cases , with 64.1% of these cases diagnosed at stages three and four. Recognizing this, Sunway Healthcare Group emphasises the importance of prevention, early detection, and education as key strategies in the fight against cancer. The top four cancer screenings provided were for breast, colorectal, lung, and cervical cancers, highlighting the focus on early detection and prevention of the most common types of cancer.
As part of the Cancer Support Fund, beneficiaries receive discounted rates for chemotherapy, radiotherapy, stem cell transplants, CAR T-Cell therapy, and targeted radionuclide therapy. These treatments, which are often financially burdensome, are now more accessible to those in need, thanks to the fund.
To ensure patients receive the most effective treatment plans, Sunway Healthcare Group has established a multidisciplinary board comprising surgeons, physicians, oncologists, radiologists, hematologists, gynecologists, medical physicists, and pathologists. This board reviews complex cases to provide tailored treatment plans, leveraging the latest state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic technologies available at the Sunway Cancer Centre. This one-stop center offers comprehensive care, ensuring patients have access to the best possible resources under one roof.
In addition to medical treatment, Sunway Healthcare Group understands the importance of emotional support for cancer patients. The Cancer Buddy Programme pairs cancer survivors with patients currently undergoing treatment, providing a valuable support system based on shared experiences and understanding.
From left to right: Dr Khoo Chow Huat, Managing Director (Hospitals & Healthcare Operations) of Sunway Healthcare Group, Dato Lau Beng Long, President of Sunway Healthcare Group, Dr Heng Siew Ping, General Manager of Sunway Cancer Centre)
Dato’ Lau Beng Long, President of Sunway Healthcare Group, shares his thoughts regarding the impact of the Cancer Support Fund: “Sunway Healthcare Group’s goal is to offer a holistic, patient-centric approach to cancer care. By focusing on both the medical and emotional needs of our patients, we hope to help improve their quality of life and contribute to a healthier nation. While we are heartened by the positive outcomes so far, we recognize that there is always more to be done. We remain dedicated to doing our part in helping cancer patients and contributing to a healthier Malaysia.”
Dato_ Lau Beng Long, President of Sunway Healthcare Group, announced that the Group has allocated RM2.5 million for Sunway Cancer Support Fund
The success stories from beneficiaries of the Cancer Support Fund are a testament to its effectiveness. Patients have shared their journeys of recovery and health, underscoring the vital role that Sunway Healthcare Group plays in their lives.
Through the Cancer Support Fund, Sunway Healthcare Group continues to pave the way towards a healthier Malaysia, ensuring that cancer patients receive the care and support they need to lead healthier, happier lives.
For more information on the Cancer Support Fund, visit www.sunwaycancercentre.com/en/support-fund.
