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Men can’t get breast cancer, or can they?

People frequently believe that men can’t get breast cancer because they don’t have breasts. However, men do have breast tissue and they are at risk of developing breast cancer. A study that looked at all stages of the disease found that men died from breast cancer at a higher rate than women. Breast cancer isn’t … Continued

Why critical illness planning is necessary?

There are a number of direct and indirect causes of critical illness, ranging from personal lifestyle to social and environmental issues. Late detection of a dreaded disease is a common phenomenon in Malaysia, with more than 60% of patients discovering they have cancer at Stage 3 or 4. As the saying goes: prevention is better … Continued

The rising cost of cancer treatment

In Malaysia, cancer is the fourth leading cause of death, where almost 60% of patients only discover their unfortunate situation at a later stage of the disease. Fortunately, various advancements in technologies have made early detection of the dreaded diseases easier, resulting in increased survival rates. However, can we afford the treatment?  A survey conducted … Continued

3 tips to choose a Critical Illness plan

Critical illness coverage supports you financially if you’re diagnosed with any critical illness. It helps to support your finances when you’re no longer fit to work due to the illness. Here are the 3 tips to choose a critical illness plan: 1. Be honest about your medical history – It’s important to provide accurate information. … Continued

Who needs Critical Illness protection?

You may think you would never need critical illness protection. But in the event of major illnesses such as cancer, a heart attack, or a stroke, critical illness protection could be the only thing standing between you and your finances survivability.  We all know a critical illness can strike anyone at any time, but what … Continued

How much coverage do you need for Critical Illness protection?

Critical illness coverage is not the same as your hospitalisation and surgical coverage which is commonly referred to as your medical card. For most critical illnesses, treatment and recovery can typically take several months to several years. Here are some of the things you should consider when deciding how much to cover for critical illnesses: … Continued

6 Reasons to Quit Smoking Now!

Smoking cigarettes are known to give you nothing but negativity. To name a few, it affects the respiratory, circulatory and reproductive systems of the smoker, while also increasing the risk of cancer. While quitting smoking can be challenging, once a person stops smoking, the benefits start accumulating. Here are some of the benefits of quitting … Continued

How does smoking affect the body?

Smoking cigarettes can have many adverse effects on the body. Some of these can lead to life-threatening complications. Here are some of the possible effects of smoking cigarettes: Lung damage – Smoking cigarettes affect lung health because a person breathes in not only nicotine, but also a variety of additional chemicals Heart disease – The … Continued

Common Questions About Causes of Cancer

There are a lot of rumours and myths about cancer that make it hard for people to know what’s true. Here are answers to some of the questions people ask about the causes of cancer. Can stress cause cancer? – Researchers have done many studies to see if there’s a link between stress and cancer. … Continued

The Importance of Critical Illness Planning

A critical illness can be defined as a condition, medical or natural, that is life-threatening to a person. In general, there are a total of 42 critical illnesses aggregated from medium to high severity such as cancer, heart attack and stroke, to name a few. There are several causes of critical illness, ranging from personal … Continued