November 7, 2005 - New Straits Times
Treating the big C less expensively



I AM a four-year breast cancer survivor. I received treatment at the Penang Hospital and the Mount Miriam Hospital. Contrary to general misconceptions, I have nothing but praise and gratitude for the surgeon who attended to me, and the staff in both hospitals for the treatment I received.

During my treatment, I met other cancer patients who are not government servants or pensioners. Their expenses have been about RM30 (for chemotherapy) and RM500 (for radiation). The follow-up visits are RM5 a time. These charges, heavily subsidised by the Government, are affordable for most middle-income patients. However, they can be a heavy burden for the very poor. Perhaps some charitable organisation

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