By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Feb 14: A nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) awareness and health screening programme will be held on Feb 22 at the Serian Community Hall from 8.30am to 2pm.
According to a press release, the programme, in conjunction with World Cancer Day, is organised by the Society for Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Kuching (SCAN) in collaboration with the NPC Society Malaysia (NPCSM).
It aims to raise awareness of NPC which is also known as nasopharyngeal cancer, promote early detection, and provide free health screenings to the community.
“Members of the public are encouraged to participate, as early detection plays a crucial role in improving treatment outcomes for NPC and other health conditions.
“The programme will include free health screenings, with assessments for NPC and general health checks to facilitate early detection and intervention.
“A panel discussion featuring an ENT specialist, an oncologist, and an NPC survivor will provide invaluable insights on NPC symptoms, treatment options, and patient experiences.
“In addition, an oral cancer awareness exhibition will highlight risk factors, early warning signs, and prevention strategies through interactive displays and educational materials,” said the press release.
It added that NPC is among the most common cancers in Sarawak and encouraged the public to take advantage of the opportunity to undergo health screenings.
For registration and further details, visit https://bit.ly/scanserian.
According to the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom, nasopharyngeal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the part of the throat connecting the back of the nose to the back of the mouth.
Its symptoms include a lump in the neck that doesn’t go away, difficulty swallowing, numbness in the bottom part of the face, hearing loss, nosebleeds, double vision, and a hoarse voice. — DayakDaily
