Preventing & Treating Recurrence of Colorectal Cancer

Dr Ragu Ramasamy, Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, Subang Jaya Medical Centre

10-Mar-20 16:00

Preventing & Treating Recurrence of Colorectal Cancer

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According to the Malaysia National Cancer Registry Report 2012-2016, colorectal cancer is the most common cancer among men in Malaysia, and the second most common among women. For those diagnosed at the early stages, prompt and proper treatment can help patients to do well. But after treatment, what next? Consultant colorectal surgeon Dr Ragu Ramasamy from Subang Jaya Medical Centre discusses follow-up care with us.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Meera Sivasothy

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