Patient websites and support groups

FINDING FINANCIAL
SUPPORT RESOURCES
FOR CANCER CARE IN MALAYSIA

The cost of cancer care may be a concern to you and your family. As Pfizer, we understand that coping with daily financial responsibilities related to breast cancer can quickly become a significant burden, and can add on more stress to an already stressful situation.

SUPPORT GROUPS & WEBSITES IN MALAYSIA

If you have recently been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer or advanced lung cancer, we understand just how stressful it can be. Having various resources such as websites and support groups on hand can offer patients diagnosed with cancer a small peace of mind. There are many foundations and organisations in Malaysia ready to help guide you through your diagnosis and treatment. We have listed a few organisations in Malaysia that either provide at-home care and/or online support programs that you may find helpful.

  • BREAST CANCER WELFARE ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA (BCWA)

  • The BWCA is a self-help support group. Its members are breast cancer survivors, family members and friends of breast cancer patients, related professionals and volunteers who help provide psychological and emotional support, information and education. Pink Inspirer is a metastatic breast cancer support group under BCWA.
  • 5th Floor Bangunan Sultan Salahuddin,
    Abdul Aziz Shah, 16 Jalan Utara,
    46200 Petaling Jaya,
    Selangor Darul Ehsan.
  • Tel
    03-7954 0133
  • Fax
    03-7954 0122
  • Email
    info@ breastcancer.org.my
  • Website
    https://www.breastcancer.org.my/

  • Breast Cancer Foundation

  • Formerly known as Pride Foundation, the Breast Cancer Foundation has been proud to be at the forefront of breast cancer awareness, empowerment and support programmes in Malaysia.
  • 23 Lorong Tanjung 5/4D,
    46000 Petaling Jaya,
    Selangor Darul Ehsan.
  • Tel
    03-7960 0366
  • Website
    www.breastcancerfoundation.org.my

  • LUNG CANCER NETWORK MALAYSIA (LCNM)

  • LCNM is a non-commercial, non-governmental organisation dedicated solely and exclusively to addressing all aspects and stages of lung cancer in Malaysia. It brings together medical professionals in the lung cancer field, providing training and education, as well as promoting and advocating to the public the knowledge of lung cancer, in order to improve patients’ treatment outcomes.
  • No. 109, Lot P05A,
    Empire Shopping Gallery,
    Jalan SS 16/1, 47500 Subang Jaya,
    Selangor Darul Ehsan.
  • Tel
    03-7960 0366
  • Email
    [email protected]
  • Website
    https://www.lungcancer.net.my/

  • Cancerlink Foundation

  • The Cancerlink Foundation is an organisation that provides care and support to cancer patients. Among its projects are the home-stay program based in Petaling Jaya, which provides free lodging for cancer patients and their family members, food and transport to the hospital for treatment. Counselling is available and entry is determined through hospital references.
  • 13, Jalan Utara,
    46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
  • Tel
    03-7956 9499
  • Fax
    03-7957 9310
  • Email
    [email protected]
  • Website
    www.cancerlinkfoundation.org.my

  • Hospis Malaysia

  • Hospis Malaysia is a charitable organisation established in August 1991 to address the need to develop and provide professional Palliative Care services to those who live within the Klang Valley. Their service helps provide a more balanced, humane, equitable and economical approach to meeting the needs of people with life-threatening illnesses, their loved ones and caregivers.
  • No. 2 Jalan 4/96,
    Off Jalan Sekuci,
    Taman Sri Bahtera,
    56100 Kuala Lumpur.
  • Tel
    03-9133 3936
  • Email
    [email protected]
  • Website
    http://www.hospismalaysia.org

  • Kasih Hospice Care Society

    Kasih Hospice Care Society is a non-profit organisation that provides medical, psychological, emotional and spiritual support to people with life threatening diseases such as breast cancer, HIV/Aids, and end stage organ failure. All of Kasih Hospice Care Society’s services are free of charge and provided by dedicated doctors, nurses and volunteers, both at hospitals and at home.

  • No 16, Jalan SS 3/29,
    47300 Petaling Jaya,
    Selangor Darul Ehsan.
  • Tel
    03-7865 6522
  • Fax
    03-7872 9420
  • Email
    [email protected]
  • Website
    www.kasihhospice.org

  • MAKNA (Majlis Kanser Nasional) or National Cancer Council

    MAKNA is a non-profit social enterprise in Malaysia that provides preventive, curative research and support services to cancer patients and their families regardless of their situation.

  • BG 03A & 05, Ground Floor,
    Megan Ambassy,
    No. 225, Jalan Ampang,
    50450 Kuala Lumpur.
  • Tel
    03-2162 9178
  • Fax
    03-2162 9203
  • Email
    [email protected]
  • Website
    http://makna.org.my/
  • MAKNA Cancer Helpline
    (Toll Free)
    1-800-88-62562

  • National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM)

  • The National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM), is the first not-for-profit cancer organisation in Malaysia that provides education, care and support services for people affected by cancer and the general public. NCSM supports patients in understanding and dealing with cancer in various phases through its five cancer centres- the Cancer and Health Screening Clinic, Nuclear Medicine Centre, Resource and Wellness Centre, Quit Smoking Clinic and the Children’s Home of Hope.
  • 66 Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz,
    50300 Kuala Lumpur.
  • Cancer Information Helpline
    1-800-88-1000
  • Email
    [email protected]
  • Website
    www.cancer.org.my/