One of my staff just got admitted into the hospital due to bleeding profusely whilst in the loo. Got a CT scan and here's the result she just texted me

Impression:

1.Enhancing mass of ascending colon with pericolonic and abdominal lymphadenopathy, associated luminal stenosis and proximal colonic dilatation.

2. Ill-defined segment 5 liver lesion, suspicious of liver metastasis. The rest of the well-defined liver lesions likely liver cysts.

So within the span of a year I have seen my wife getting diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, my aunt with stage 3 lung cancer and one of my long time staff who's been with me for 12 over years get diagnosed with colon cancer that has spread to her liver.

The fuck man. It's damn tiring living day by day hearing loved ones getting cancer.

Cancer really is a bitch. Stay strong TS.

Do you think is due to their lifestyle? eg. too much stress.. too much processed food in their diet.. or too much sugar?

My wife one from the pregnancy.

My aunt? Cooking in an enclosed kitchen for 10 over years without ventilation

My staff? Strong family history of cancer.

Stay strong.

I rant with u, bro.

In the past few years, got a few people I know got cancer too.

the youngest was a friend's daughter who was only few months old with brain tumor.

how can a few months old baby got cancer ???

If u let yr ego go ， u will find alot alternative treatment out there . My own dog case when first go to the heart specialist ask the vet can mmvd B2 condition can improve vet say no , he say old age cannot do any thing . Next question I ask can stop the heart medication ( cardisure ) he say cannot must take till die ( Google also give this answer ) . Every time visit this vet wallet will hurt min pun 500-1k++ , this one for the heart check up only not like got any treatment to improve the condition ( operate can reverse back to B1 cost 80k ) . Long story short after 1 year my dog condition reverse back to B1 , last month fully stop all heart medication no issue at all( got full medical report to back this up ) .

My close friend kid just diagnosed with some generic muscular diatrophy. Something like Stephen hawkin but much worse.

Iife is so fragile and unpredictable. Life can just turn upside down at a flip of a coin.

How did her pregnancy give her cancer tho?

how are you doing? could it be environmental factor?
other than my aunt and ex's mom that has breast cancer, none in the family has it not even my grandfather who's a smoker or me that's been breathing in 2nd hand smoke

I also want to rant, but don't know how to say.

When time comes, just let them go.
While me, be present.

TS, sorry for all the events taking place to the people of your surrounding.

Contributing to the field of cancer is within your reach as a medical professional. Have you considered this as a possible higher order calling for you to move your life purpose toward that direction ? Just a thought.

If your staff strong family for cancer, the rest of the family better do frequent screening and also genetic testing


That said, colon cancer quite curable nowadays

spread to liver?

hope not the bile-duct.

that would be lethal.

Did I catch you right?

Are you saying your wife gotten cancer from pregnancy?

Yes bros.

She had mastitis because her breasts were big and she ignored the cyst that formed after. Then it turned cancerous.

So yeah they say pregnancy prevents breast cancer isn't true

Sorry to hear this.

How to detect the cyst?

would massage breast after birth to prevent blocked milk duct, help prevent any blockage or inflammation?

Its very common among Type C....If u go to any cancer ward in govt hospital, 80% of the patients are Type C.

Only found out when I saw her nipplea started inverting. So yeah knew it was bad news

Dam i also need to get myself check

Been having pain here n there already and excessive random inflammation in body especially hip / abdomen area

fortunately you are doctor and detected early

How old was she then?

Nah mate, prevalent in malays too. But more prevalent is the practice of alternative / traditional medicine, which is 9/10 times its bullshit.

Then bila stage 4 baru want to go hospital but basically too late already. Mapren doctor got many stories make my ears bleed when you hear.

#tumpangrant

Why do you think I take anti cancer food daily? There is so little drugs can do.

Incorporating turmeric , broccoli sprout extract, high quality green tea, high vege and fibre diet is your only defense.against cancer.

Watch Dr William Li and 5 health defenses. Everyone got defenses against cancer. It's whether you choose to strengthen them or weaken them. You can strengthen them with the right food, supplements and sleep.

38 bro.

Late pregnancy

Colon and breast cancer is the nastiest of them all.

Aka dont trash your body too hard else cant heal by itself. Fasting is a good way to fight cancer plus early dew oxygen helps too.

I think its true among chinese its more prevalent

Cancer prevalence by race in Malaysia varies significantly across ethnic groups, reflecting differences in genetics, lifestyle factors, and possibly access to healthcare. Based on available data, here’s an overview of cancer prevalence by race in Malaysia as of the most recent reports:

- **Chinese**: The Chinese population in Malaysia tends to have the highest cancer incidence rates among the major ethnic groups. For instance, the age-standardized rate (ASR) for cancer among Chinese men is approximately 106 per 100,000, and for Chinese women, it is about 117 per 100,000, according to the Malaysia National Cancer Registry Report (MNCRR) 2012-2016. Breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and lung cancer are notably prevalent, with Chinese women showing a higher incidence of breast cancer (41 cases per 100,000) compared to other groups.

- **Malays**: Malays generally have lower cancer incidence rates compared to the Chinese but have seen an increasing trend over time. The ASR for Malay men was reported at 70.7 per 100,000 and for Malay women at 81.9 per 100,000 in earlier reports, with a noticeable rise by the 2012-2016 period. Common cancers among Malays include breast cancer (32 cases per 100,000 women), colorectal cancer, and lung cancer. The increase in incidence may be linked to changing lifestyles and urbanization.

- **Indians**: The Indian population in Malaysia shows a moderate cancer incidence rate, lower than the Chinese but higher than Malays in some contexts. The ASR has historically been higher than Malays but showed a decrease by the 2012-2016 period. For Indian women, breast cancer incidence is around 38 cases per 100,000. Indians also have a unique pattern with lower gastric cancer rates despite a high prevalence of *H. pylori* infection, a phenomenon referred to as the "Indian enigma."

Key observations:
- Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women across all ethnic groups, with the highest rates among Chinese, followed by Indians, and then Malays.
- Colorectal cancer is a leading cancer among men, particularly high among the Chinese, followed by lung and prostate cancers.
- The Chinese population consistently shows the highest overall cancer burden, possibly due to dietary habits, genetic predispositions, or higher rates of screening and diagnosis.
- Malays have historically had lower rates, but these are rising, potentially reflecting shifts in diet, reduced physical activity, and increased obesity.
- Indians exhibit specific patterns, such as higher metabolic syndrome-related risks, which may influence cancer prevalence differently.

These insights are drawn from the Malaysia National Cancer Registry Report 2012-2016 and other studies, with the situation likely evolving by 2025 due to ongoing demographic and lifestyle changes. For the most current and detailed breakdown, data beyond 2021 (e.g., the MNCRR 2017-2021) would be ideal, but based on trends, the Chinese remain the most affected, followed by Indians and Malays. If you need more specific cancer type breakdowns or updated figures, let me know, and I can refine the response further!

If it's alcohol it should be Indians and Chinese. So what are we eating wrong that's not great? Our food isn't laden with coconut milk and fat.

Legit question

I believe there's also the nuance of people who actually goes for checks & detection. No check = no confirmed diagnosis.

When our female punya relatives were cleaning my late grandma's body when she died, they said her breast felt very lumpy.

Sorry and scary to hear this.

Recently did full body and comprehensive blood test, was so worried 3 days waiting for results but luckily only slightly high cholesterol and blood sugar, cancer marker 5 test all negative. Was a huge relief.

Also detected no Hepatitis A protection but B got, took jab immediately.

I always believe live life now and not wait till you retire, it might never come!

This post has been edited by kkkw80: Mar 23 2025, 12:04 AM

There are a lot of other factor involve..

If u work or sleep near some factory tat emit corrosive smog, or emit hazard smog, or burning waste.. is will give u another kind of potential cancer.... not only food

My staff did do her blood test last two weeks ago. CEA is a tumour marker for colon cancer and it was normal. Oncologist say the best one of colonoscopy and a CT scan

Im late 20s C living in a healthy lifestyle (dont smoke, drink, eat heavy spice/sour), did a whole body thorough check up early this year due to IBS and heavy constipation issue, worried might be something bad. Did both upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, CT, ultrasound check up.

Ended up having inflammation in my gastric (i cant feel any pain/GERD symptoms prior), colon is fine (extracted out 1 very very early stage polyps, no risk). Doctor said it is a "pre-warning" for something serious if left untreated. I am a heavy coffee drinker (Kopi O and Americano), now i have to tune it down to 1 cup per day as it is too acidic for me.

Colon cancer is top3 leading cancer in MY yo.. and the symptoms wont be so noticeable until stage 3. I suggest go do for thorough check up every 3/5 years, dont play play for real.

Seeing someone taken by C is hard... i got a few people i've lost to the big C.

Can you find out what vaxx they took, not just covid like , HPV etc...?...

Personally i'm suspecting the shots for some of my close one whom had succumb to C.

Good to know your side of the findings...

I asked grok and its too long but From what i read
- chinese have certain genetic mutations ( brca1/2)
- 39% binge drink
- salt ed fish ( is it that common among chinese ?? Malays also eat but affects more chinese ( cantonese )for naso pharnygeal cancer based on research in selangor )
- lower fertility rate and high oral contraceptives among chinese female ( long terms use got link for cancer )
- poor breast feeding rates vs malays ( 15.6 % vs 52.5 % Malays, so chinese mothers dont beeastfeed their babies as long as malays ?? Suggested 6 months period . )
- use of dong quai among chinese . Is it traditional supplement ? Do ppl still eat it ?
- obesity and over weight increase risk of cancer


Hope this helps

This post has been edited by Ttbatdtptsm: Mar 23 2025, 04:33 AM

- stress from chasing money

Yes. That's right. Once your body defence mechanism overwhelm, cancer gets the upper hand.


Check is too late. When you found something it already gets out of hands. Everyone got cancer. It's the size of the ballpoint tip. It is whether it gets access to blood vessels or whether the body can pick it up early. Like I said your health defences. I said many time also there are no meds for cancer stem cells yet (the culprit for recurrence cancer). But there are food that you can take to fight cancer stem cells. 3 of the most prominent, broccoli sprout, turmeric and green tea

Yes. Staying near factories will overwhelm your immune system and other defences giving cancer free reign. There is a certain point that body can tolerate. Why when you pump petrol, petrol fumes are cancerous but why didn't you get cancer after pumping petrol? It's because body can mitigate it by repairing the damage DNA.

Same as my wife, the 'iron' pills part of pregnancy medication causes it. She did a mastectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy and all good.

That was 28 years ago, she still here with me. God blessed us.

how old is the staff?

Mau rant too.

Discovered (6 months ago) a 28mm cysts on my right thyroid gland.

Dr not recommending any procedure nor medicine. Just periodic TSH, T3, T4 blood work and ultrasound scan.

Not sitting well with this tho.

😭 not a good sun to came across this thread
gws u guys
annual check up (comprehensive package) is important

My younger brother & sister - still recovering from cancer too.

Be strong for the sufferer.

If it's in the family there's nothing they can do. My paternal aunties & uncle all died from heart attack.
Kinda unfortunate your aunty had to cook in an enclosed kitchen. How could she have stood the smoke & oil is beyond me.

Tis is what Ai replies when i queried about breast cancer & pregnancy

Here's what research shows about the relationship between pregnancy and breast cancer:

Long-term protective effect: Having a full-term pregnancy, especially before age 30, actually reduces a woman's lifetime risk of breast cancer.
Temporary risk increase: There is a short-term increase in breast cancer risk following pregnancy, which typically lasts for about 10 years. This may be due to hormonal changes that can stimulate the growth of existing cancer cells.
Multiple pregnancies: Women who have had multiple full-term pregnancies generally have a lower risk of breast cancer than women who have never given birth.
Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding for a total of one year or more (combined across all pregnancies) further reduces breast cancer risk.
Age at first pregnancy: Women who have their first full-term pregnancy at a younger age (before 30) have a lower risk of breast cancer compared to women who have their first child later in life or who never have children.

Means its benign or the doc is just conservative? Thyroid can remove no issue

I requested a biopsy at least, dr (endocrine specialist/ surgeon) said not necessary yet. Even I do now it's not conclusive.

Am likely to seek 2nd opinion on this.

Remove ad will easy become fat one right?

Go to a cancer hospital and beacon is your best bet. You are the best advocate for your own health.

Noted. Cancer hospital as in? Pls guide me on this. A hospital name

This post has been edited by jojolicia: Mar 23 2025, 03:35 PM

Really topkek your doctor just waiting till it is too late for you. What is he? A GP?

Not GP.

An endocrine specialist/ surgeon

You mean during pregnancy her breasts became big?

Actually I heard before breast cancer progress during pregnancy very fast maybe because something to do with hormones etc and lowered immunity to accommodate the foreign living being in the uterus....

Bro late age at first pregnancy is a strong risk factor

The protection that pregnancy confers only if first pregnancy is before certain age I think below 35 if not mistaken

Yolo!!!!! Enjoy!!!!!

These things are certain in life:

Old Age
Disease
Death

Everyone, you and me will have to face it.

That's the fact. Period.

It's either now or soon or later.

Main goal of life is not to be reborn. If you get reborn in this material world, you and me have to go through this.

True happiness is getting liberated and going back to God.

Therefore while we are still here, do good, think good, accumulated good karma, pray to god and hope than we can be broken from this repeated cycle of birth and death (reincarnation). If at all we get reborn again, our present karma will determine the kind of life we get next rebirth.


I do not subscribe to these #YoLo ideas. Most of 'em is about sense enjoyment, sin accumulation which will eventually lead you to be back to this material world. Rinse and repeat and go through all the miseries again.

This post has been edited by abhipraaya: Mar 25 2025, 11:09 AM

how come pregnancy also can kena cancer? how is she now? treat in kuching or go kl?

some of my fam members got cancer due to lifestyle..

grand uncle - smokes, nose cancer
dad - smokes, lung cancer
uncle - works 2 jobs and no slp, liver cancer

This is not scientific but I think it is due to soy sauce. Chinese love soy sauce and put it on all their food. Do you how unhygienically these are made? Too much of anything can be a problem.
Among my friends and colleagues there is a very high proportion of Chinese who get cancer compared to other races.

Hmmm... I think I need to reconsider using it in my house. Thank you for the heads up

Instead of relying on hearsay as a science guy (in your case medicine..)

Here’s ChatGPT

There isn’t clear evidence that Chinese people in Malaysia specifically have a higher cancer risk compared to other ethnic groups due to genetics alone. However, cancer risk is influenced by various factors, including lifestyle, diet, environmental exposure, and genetics.

Possible Reasons for Cancer Risk Among Chinese in Malaysia:
1. Dietary Factors
• High consumption of preserved and salted foods (e.g., salted fish) has been linked to nasopharyngeal cancer.
• Chinese cuisine often includes fried and oily foods, which may contribute to higher risks of colorectal and gastric cancers.
2. Lifestyle Factors
• Higher smoking rates among Chinese men may increase lung cancer risk.
• Alcohol consumption can contribute to liver and esophageal cancers.
3. Genetic Susceptibility
• Some studies suggest that Chinese populations may have a genetic predisposition to certain cancers, such as nasopharyngeal and liver cancer.
4. Environmental Exposure
• Urban Chinese communities may be more exposed to air pollution and industrial toxins, which can increase cancer risk.
5. Healthcare-Seeking Behavior
• Some studies suggest that Chinese individuals may be more likely to undergo cancer screenings, leading to higher reported cases.

Cancer risk is complex and depends on a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Regular check-ups, a healthy diet, and lifestyle changes can help reduce cancer risks.

Damn sounds like what I said except the age u gave was 35 .....

I'm a genius

Coincidentally I just knew colorectal cancer month is coming soon thanks to an oncologist video

If my gut feeling is telling me that I'm not feeling comfortable with such a thing, I'll follow my intuition to request the doctor to make arrangements to remove it.

Yes. I shall talk to the Dr again. Seek 2nd opinion/review as well

Thanks

Stay strong bro.

you should change your expectation. people can get cancer easily and die easily. that is just how life is.

My aunt just passed away this morning. 2nd funeral I attended this year, and it's just March.

Haih. I dont know what to say.

I'm sorry to hear this. I reckon she succumbed to cancer?

Today one is deteriorating kidney function. Origin cause i forgot, but she refused to get treatment. Then her family still on her with oxygen for 33 days in ICU. Doesn't wanna let go, while got bleeding from nose, eye, ear already.

Ah shit. Our country is backwards when other countries are recognizing self euthanization. A respectful way to go out on one's terms

Wife's cancer was only detected during her pregnancy ?
Stay strong and may she recover well.

Sorry to be pedantic but metastatic breast cancer is incurable. Once kena it's forever until death comes knocking

As a patient, my doctor that discover mine joke that nose cancer is the mildest among all and shall be lucky to get that among others. I then reply the medical doctor by saying .. Why would anyone want cancer in the first place ..

I guess she try to light up the somber awkward moment once the result is out but stil ... =.=!!

Anyway, my symptoms last for years before pandemic and after 2 years or more only I choose to do a medical check up base on my instinct .. guess, more than just a heat bump that appear on and off

All the doc that I have gone through also puzzle to find out (i.e Stage 4 due to visibility of lump) and is contained. Guess thanks to my picky eating diet ..

Now, I work casually for past time and planning for an upcoming oversea trip as life is full of dramatic event happening (this include office bitching .. yeah .. I say it and it's out there .. have it)

Here's something related

These cases are getting younger.
The experts suspect the processed food, overnight dishes bring this.
I am glad i managed to bring my father for earlier intervention that he is now fully recovered. Entering year 10 since diagnosis.

Usage of plastic.

Usage of perfumes.

And the risk goes on.

My sympathized to you. Cancer is a bitch.

Not true. Metastatic cancer can be cured with immunotherapy. They did it with some mets tumour to the brain. But there is a catch. Not everyone responded to it. For non responder they found the cause. Usually lacking the bacteria akkermansia in the gut. You can search up what I just said. That's why I have been telling you food is very important. Eating pomegranate is one of the way to grow akkermansia.

Bro.

MBC is incurable. Full stop. I know this because four oncologist have told us this. I did my reading on my wife's diagnosis. I suggest you too.

Go look up what I just said. Jimmy carter metastatic skin cancer to the brain. Brain mets and freaking immunotherapy work. Immune system kick in and get rid of the cancer.

William Li, a US based physician and author own mother metastatic cancer. Also immunotherapy works and kick in rid the cancer.

This is 2 different cancer where it have been shown to work. Possible it can work for metastatic breast cancer.Possible it cant. If it's me I will listen all angle and won't be closed minded.

This post has been edited by Ramjade: Mar 26 2025, 07:32 PM

Lel I had pneumonia twice for the last year and just recently only my pancreatitis just healed....maybe I'm old

Sorry to hear this man.. meaning it's spread to other parts of the body? How are you guys coping with it?

The meds she's taking is keeping her stable. Those meds? 6k per month.

So expensive .. sorry to hear that

Claimable under medical card right ? If kenot then admit 1/2 day.

Ownself pay susah lah 6k p.m.

Can share which are the expensive medicine ?

My bro in law, 31 years old got diagnosed with rare neuro-endocrine carcinoma, small cell recently.
He was fine during CNY and the next week after stage developed some bulging at his throat. Things been moving very fast since then.

The cancer has also spread to his spinal bone. It is at stage 4. Currently just completed 2nd cycle of chemo + immunotherapy.

It feels so devastating that this is happened to my family member.

Capivasertib (truqap)
Ribociclib (kisqali)
AI suppression (fulvestrant) (injection once a month)
And one more injection for testical cancers (forgot the name) injection once a month

The chemo and immunotherapy is expensive right? My aunts chemo I think almost the 8th round. Total spent so far 130k.

First round did it with Dr John Low in Thomson Damansara cost around rm20k.

2nd cycle back to hometown at Gleneagle Medini around rm16k.

Yup. Super expensive but luckily he is insured.

Sorry to hear about this predicament.
Did the doctor inform how much time left he has got ?

Did the doc say need how many rounds/cycles and the estimated total cost ?

Doctor say to be prepared. Based on internet, 6-12 months.

Each cycles 2 days chemo (cisplatin + etoposide) and 1 day immunotherapy (durvalumab).

Total 4 cycles.

Each cycles around rm20k.

Tis at public or private hospital?