This is the second part of an NCD Chronicles cancer special in conjunction with World Cancer Day on 4 February. In the previous episode, Hiba Abdul Rahman, a 32-year-old breast cancer survivor, shared how the inequities in the wider landscape of insurance and medical financing have put her in precarious financial position vis-a-vis her cancer and overall care. In this episode, Hiba shares more about the unique challenges faced by younger adults diagnosed with cancer, while Mandy Thoo from NCD Malaysia, and Mark O’Dell from the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia, weigh in with thoughts on policy changes and the role of other stakeholders.

Listen to the first part: NCD Chronicles #6: Living With Cancer, And Living On A Knife Edge (Part 1)

Image credit: Prakash Daniel Photography

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories:  health policy,  managing disease,  wellness

Tags:  ncdchronicles,  insurance,  breast cancer,  world cancer day 2020,  medical card,  critical illness,  life insurance,  the bigger picture,  health and living,