Cancer patients face 6-month delays for treatment
Many public hospitals are also Covid-19 centres and patients are avoiding going there. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, July 9, 2020.
THE National Cancer Society Malaysia said patients are facing delays of six months to receive treatments,Its president, Dr Saunthari Somasundara, said this is because of scheduling for treatments is impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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