In Malaysia, breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women, and the risk tends to rise with age. However, breast cancer is not one single homogenous disease - there are different subtypes, with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) being the most aggressive subtype. We dive into the diagnosis of TNBC with Dr Tan Chih Kiang, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, and Dr Ng Char Hong, Consultant Breast & Breast Reconstructive Surgeon.

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories:  wellness,  managing disease,  medical advances

Tags:  the bigger picture,  health and living,  breast cancer,  chemotherapy,  immunotherapy,  targeted therapy,  non communicable diseases,