Early preventive measures like cancer screening, acquiring comprehensive information about cancer, sharing it with family, friends, and others, adopting healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle can support the fight against cancer, said Organising Chair of the World Cancer Day 2025 celebration campaign Dr Haji Muhd Syafiq bin Abdullah.
He said this in his welcoming remarks during an event at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien yesterday.
“The Brunei Cancer Centre (TBCC) is the main centre for cancer care and management, offering a range of services from early detection to stages treatment including advice and tests for individuals at high risk.
“We utilise the latest treatment methods and modern technology to detect and treat cancer.
We also serve as the primary referral centre for cancer management and control, including providing information on cancer,” said Dr Haji Muhd Syafiq. He added, “To ensure an effective impact and sustainability, TBCC consistently delivers messages about cancer throughout the year, making sure that they are relevant, consistent, and has positively affect patients, citizens and residents of Brunei Darussalam.
“This is evident from initiatives carried out recently by the centre, such as briefings and collaborations with government and non-government agencies, schools, and public awareness activities.”
He also called on the public to support the goals of cancer prevention and control in the country. – James Kon
